🎉 First Day of School at East Primary!
Welcome to the 2025–26 school year! Today, we are welcoming our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students back to school. Kindergarten students will only attend for half a day for the first two weeks.
🚗 Drop-off and pick-up always take a little longer for a week or two—thank you for your patience and kindness as everyone learns the routines.
📸 We’d love to see your child’s first day smile—share a picture in the comments below!
💙 Have a wonderful first day of learning and fun!
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
🎉 Back to School at East Primary!
We’re excited to welcome our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students back on Tuesday, September 2nd!
📍 School Day Info
Start time: 8:00 AM (Drop-offs begin at 7:30 AM)
Dismissal:
1st & 2nd Grade: Full day, 2:20 PM
Early Release Fridays: 11:20
Kindergarten: Half days for the first 2 weeks, dismissal at 11:15 AM
🍎 Free Meals – Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students!
🌰 Please note: East Primary is a nut-free zone. Please refrain from sending snacks or lunches containing nuts. Please refer to the office with questions.
📵 New Cell Phone Policy – All student devices must be turned off and packed away during the school day.
We’re looking forward to a joyful year of learning, friendships, and growth! 💙🐾 #BackToSchool #EastPrimary #BulldogPride
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.
Thursday, Aug. 28th 2-4
We are excited to welcome everyone back!
🖥 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!
We are thrilled to celebrate Kara Kitzrow, a passionate and dedicated educator who has made a lasting impact on our youngest learners in Sutherlin. After years of shaping young minds in kindergarten and first grade, Kara has recently stepped into the role of reading interventionist—and she’s already making a powerful difference in early literacy across our schools.
Kara brings expertise, enthusiasm, and a true joy for learning into every space she enters. Her work is helping to lay a strong foundation for lifelong reading success, and her commitment to our students and staff is an inspiration.
Thank you, Kara, for being an exceptional educator and a champion for our children. 💙 Sutherlin is lucky to have you!
🎒 Sutherlin School District 2025–2026 Registration 🎒
Online registration opens 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 11-13, 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’re excited to welcome you back for a great year ahead! 💙📚 #SutherlinStrong #BackToSchool2025
We wrapped up summer school last week, and what an incredible few weeks it was! Our students packed in extra learning, built new skills, and had tons of fun along the way.
This year, we focused on **real-world experiences**—bringing learning to life through hands-on adventures. From exploring nature at **Ford’s Pond**, to getting up close with animals at **Wildlife Safari**, to practicing math and teamwork while **bowling**, our students saw how education connects to the world around them.
They strengthened core skills, discovered new passions, and proved that learning doesn’t stop in June—it just looks a little different in July!
A huge **thank you** to our amazing summer school staff for your energy, creativity, and dedication. You helped our students grow, learn, and love the journey. 💙🚌🎓 #SutherlinStrong #SummerLearning #RealWorldLearning
