The Cheer Team will be hosting Mini Bulldogs Cheer Camp on Thursday, 9/30, 5-6 PM & 10/9, 4:30-5:30 PM! Campers will be taught cheers that they are invited to perform with the varsity cheerleaders during the first half of the homecoming football game on Friday, October 10th.
Register by 9/20 to guarantee shirt size.
Registration CLOSES 9/26
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XU8v_6TXiHj3aH6Cyzihx1zm7TYBLZz9CinXOH3ksMg/viewform?edit_requested=true

Our hallways and classrooms are full again, and it feels great to see students ready to learn and grow. Thank you for your patience as we navigate new bus routes, build routines, and practice new skills (including our “no phones” policy).
As we head into the weekend, just a few quick reminders:
Bus Routines: Expect a little extra time as routes continue to settle. Thank you for your patience at drop-off and pick-up. Schoolwide Routines: Students are already showing growth in adapting to classroom expectations and transitions.
Devices: Please help us by reinforcing our no-phone policy at home—it makes a difference for focus and connection during the day.
We are grateful for our students, staff, and families. Here’s to a strong start and an even better year ahead! 💙🐾

From kindergarten to senior year, our first week was filled with smiles, friendships, and fresh starts. We loved seeing brothers and sisters, new friends, and solo smiles—all ready for an amazing school year.
Our classrooms and hallways are full again, and it feels so good to have our students back! Take a look through the collage—so many happy faces (and see if you can spot the one little grumpy gus hiding among the smiles 😉).
We are so grateful to live, learn, and grow in this community. 💫 Thank you, families, for sharing your amazing kids with us—we love having our students back!
Here’s to a bright 2025–2026 school year, Go Bulldogs! 📚✨
#SutherlinStrong #BackToSchool #WeLoveOurStudents








🎉 Welcome Back, Bulldogs!
The 2025–26 school year begins today! We’re welcoming Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 9th graders across the district, with all other students joining tomorrow. Unless you have a student at SVOA- they all start today!
🚦 A gentle reminder: Transportation, drop-off, and pick-up will take longer than usual during the first few weeks—thank you for your patience and for prioritizing student safety.
📸 Share your child’s first day photo in the comments—we love to see those smiling Bulldog faces!
💙 Here’s to a safe, joyful, and successful year of learning and growing together! #SutherlinPride #WeAreBulldogs

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind our entire community to help keep our students safe as they travel to and from school.
✅ Drivers — Please Remember:
🚸 Slow down near school zones and bus stops
🚫 STOP when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out
⏱️ Be patient — student safety is worth the wait
🔁 Never pass a school bus on the right
👀 Watch for students crossing the street, especially in early mornings and afternoons
🧒 Families — Please Review with Students:
🟡 Wait in a safe place away from the road
🟡 Always cross in front of the bus when loading or unloading
🟡 Listen to your bus driver — they’re there to keep you safe!
🟡 Stay seated and keep your hands and belongings inside the bus
📚 At Sutherlin Schools, safety is our top priority. Let’s work together—drivers, parents, students, and staff—to ensure every child arrives at school and home safely.
💙🐾 Thank you for helping us create a safe and respectful school community!
#SutherlinSafe #BusSafetyMatters #BulldogPride #BackToSchool

🎉 Welcome Back, Bulldogs!
The Sutherlin School District is thrilled to welcome all students and families to the 2025–2026 school year!
We’re ready to:
🏈 Cheer on our teams
📚 Watch our students learn and grow
👨👩👧👦 Engage with families and the community
🌟 And create a thriving, inclusive learning environment
🍎 Free Meals – Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students!
📵 This year, we’re implementing a district-wide cell phone policy aligned with Governor Kotek’s executive order. We understand that this transition may be challenging, but we are committed to supporting students every step of the way—and keeping the focus on what we do best: education.
Here’s to a safe, supportive, and successful year! 💙🐾 #SutherlinPride #WeAreBulldogs #BackToSchool2025

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind our entire community to help keep our students safe as they travel to and from school.
✅ Drivers — Please Remember:
🚸 Slow down near school zones and bus stops
🚫 STOP when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out
⏱️ Be patient — student safety is worth the wait
🔁 Never pass a school bus on the right
👀 Watch for students crossing the street, especially in early mornings and afternoons
🧒 Families — Please Review with Students:
🟡 Wait in a safe place away from the road
🟡 Always cross in front of the bus when loading or unloading
🟡 Listen to your bus driver — they’re there to keep you safe!
🟡 Stay seated and keep your hands and belongings inside the bus
📚 At Sutherlin Schools, safety is our top priority. Let’s work together—drivers, parents, students, and staff—to ensure every child arrives at school and home safely.
💙🐾 Thank you for helping us create a safe and respectful school community!
#SutherlinSafe #BusSafetyMatters #BulldogPride #BackToSchool

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind our entire community to help keep our students safe as they travel to and from school.
✅ Drivers — Please Remember:
🚸 Slow down near school zones and bus stops
🚫 STOP when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out
⏱️ Be patient — student safety is worth the wait
🔁 Never pass a school bus on the right
👀 Watch for students crossing the street, especially in early mornings and afternoons
🧒 Families — Please Review with Students:
🟡 Wait in a safe place away from the road
🟡 Always cross in front of the bus when loading or unloading
🟡 Listen to your bus driver — they’re there to keep you safe!
🟡 Stay seated and keep your hands and belongings inside the bus
📚 At Sutherlin Schools, safety is our top priority. Let’s work together—drivers, parents, students, and staff—to ensure every child arrives at school and home safely.
💙🐾 Thank you for helping us create a safe and respectful school community!
#SutherlinSafe #BusSafetyMatters #BulldogPride #BackToSchool

The Sutherlin School District is accepting applications for a TEMPORARY PT Instructional Assistant - Special Education II at the Middle School. For a Classified Application, Job Postings and Job Description please go to www.sutherlin.k12.or.us , and click the Human Resources Payroll and Jobs button.

Please follow the link to join:
https://shorturl.at/A0qau


The first day of school for the 2025–2026 school year is Tuesday, September 2nd — starting right after Labor Day!
We’re continuing our slow start tradition to help students ease into routines and feel confident on campus. Here’s what that looks like:
🖍 East Primary
1st & 2nd Grade → Start Sept. 2 and attend all week.
Kindergarten → Start Sept. 2 and attend all week, but the first two weeks are half days to help with adjusting to school and bus riding without the full-day fatigue.
📗 West Intermediate
3rd Grade ONLY → Start Sept. 2 for a calm first-day orientation.
4th & 5th Grade → Join Sept. 3
All students attend Sept. 3–5.
📘 Sutherlin Middle School
6th Grade ONLY → Start Sept. 2 for campus and routine introduction.
7th & 8th Grade → Join Sept. 3.
All students attend Sept. 3–5.
🎓 Sutherlin High School
9th Grade ONLY → Start Sept. 2 to learn about the building and expectations.
10th–12th Grade → Join Sept. 3.
All students attend Sept. 3–5.
💻 Sutherlin Valley Online Academy (SVOA)
All students → Start Sept. 2.
💬 School offices are open if you have questions. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year! 💙🐾 #BackToSchool2025 #SutherlinStrong

🖥 Online registration opened August 1st
Start here ➡ https://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/page/student-enrollment
📍 In-Person Registration Dates & Locations:
August 13 & 14, 8 AM – 4 PM
East Primary • West Intermediate • SMS • SHS
August 11, 12 & 13, 8 AM – 4 PM
Sutherlin Valley Online Academy (SVOA)
📌 Please note: Out-of-district students must apply and be accepted into the district before registering.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 💙📚
#SutherlinStrong #BackToSchool2025

Act Now to Secure Summer EBT Benefits
This message is from the Oregon Department of Education - As summer begins to wind down, families have a limited window to secure essential food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs when school food programs are not as easy to access. With the application deadline quickly approaching on Sept. 3, 2025, it's crucial for eligible families to act now.
Thousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for this essential benefit. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are urging families to check their eligibility and apply before the deadline. Remember, once benefits are received, you have 122 days to use them.
Most eligible children received their benefits automatically on May 22, 2025, if their households:
Participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Participate in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Are Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members in households with incomes under 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level
Children in foster care also automatically received Summer EBT
However, families who did not receive benefits automatically, particularly those with children in Head Start programs that participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs, should still apply to determine their eligibility.
Families are encouraged to visit sebt.oregon.gov or contact the Summer EBT Call Center at 833-673-7328 to verify their eligibility and apply.

🎒 Sutherlin School District 2025–2026 Registration 🎒
Online registration is open!
Online registration will be open for the month of August.
School starts on September 2nd or 3rd, depending on your grade.
Start here: https://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/page/student-enrollment
Registration FAQ: https://5il.co/w25n
📍 In-Person Registration Dates & Locations: (We will help you do it on a computer when you come in)
August 13 & 14, 8 AM – 4 PM
East Primary • West Intermediate • SMS • SHS
August 11-13, 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sutherlin Valley Online Academy (SVOA)
📌 Please note: Out-of-district students must apply and be accepted into the district before registering.
We’re excited to welcome you back for a great year ahead!

