🎶 Sutherlin High School Band!!!🎶
Our Sutherlin HS band students were fortunate to have Dr. Ed Protzman from Portland State University on campus today! He spent time working with our musicians—enriching their skills, encouraging their growth, and bringing a fresh new flare to their sound.
A huge thank you to Dr. Protzman for sharing his expertise and passion, and to Ms. Jmaeff for giving our kids access to yet another amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge themselves.
We’re proud of our students and grateful for the educators who inspire them every day! 💙🎵🦅
We are incredibly proud to share that Rachel Link has been selected as the winner of the 57th Annual Summer Arts Festival Poster Contest hosted by Umpqua Valley Arts! 🌟🎨
Rachel’s artwork stood out among submissions from talented artists throughout the region, beautifully capturing the creativity, energy, and community spirit at the heart of the Summer Arts Festival. Her design will now be featured on this year’s official festival poster and marketing materials—an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to her talent!
A special shout‑out and heartfelt thank you to Ms. McPherson, Sutherlin High School’s Art Teacher, for introducing this opportunity to her students and continually supporting and inspiring young artists. Your dedication opens doors that help students like Rachel shine. In addition, thank you UVA Board and Staff for having opportunities available to young artists. 💙🎨
As the winning artist, Rachel will receive:
✨ A $500 prize
✨ A free Summer Arts Festival T‑shirt
✨ Free entry to the festival
✨ Credit on the official poster and in the Festival Guide
We couldn’t be more excited for Rachel and can’t wait for the community to see her incredible artwork representing one of Douglas County’s favorite annual celebrations of the arts.
Please join me in celebrating Rachel’s amazing achievement—way to go! 👏💙🎨
Today our Sutherlin LEOS Club students put together special gift bags for every Sutherlin 1st grade student! The bags will be sent home with students this month. Each bag includes:
- An American flag
- An informational brochure about the history and importance of the American Flag
A huge thank‑you to the Sutherlin Lions Club for donating all of the items and supporting our students as they learn more about our nation’s symbol of freedom and unity. This project is a wonderful reminder: Be proud of your Flag; Be proud to be an American!
#weserve#sutherlinlions#sutherlinleos#Gobulldogs
We want to share an important update with our school community. Our SRO, Officer Jake McGarvey, will be leaving his role as School Resource Officer after being promoted to Sergeant with the Sutherlin Police Department. This is an exciting and well-deserved next step for him, and we could not be prouder.
Officer McGarvey has been deeply loved by our students and staff. He could always be found building relationships, offering support, and being a steady, friendly presence in our schools. We are grateful for his calm guidance during difficult moments, his wisdom in supporting students and families, and his playful sense of humor that made our buildings feel more welcoming. He will truly be missed—though we suspect our break room snacks might start lasting a little longer. 😉
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Officer Seth Fox as our new School Resource Officer, starting Monday. Officer Fox has served with the Sutherlin Police Department for seven years, holds an advanced police certification, and is a trained forensic interviewer. He lives and works in Sutherlin, has children in our district, and is committed to our community. When he’s not working, he enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy books, and is even training for the Tri-Cities 70.3 Ironman Triathlon!
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant McGarvey and welcoming Officer Fox.
Go Bulldogs 🐾
📣 LEOS Club Can Food Drive — 1/15! 🥫
Bring 2 cans of food and get FREE admission to the varsity basketball games! All donations support the Sutherlin LIONS Club Friday Weekend Backpack Program.
❤️ Open to home and away fans—everyone welcome!
🐾 Go Bulldogs!
🦁 Go Sutherlin LEOS!
These five board members are dedicated every day to making our schools, our district and our community better. They take time out of their busy lives constantly and consistently to do whatever it takes to keep our kids and our staff safe, secure and happy, and our district healthy and moving forward.
Most importantly, their decisions , guidance and hard work makes it possible for all our district staff to do what we do best: nurture and develop lifelong learners who are knowledgeable, responsible and caring citizens.
Thank you, School Board! We couldn't do it without you!
Go, Bulldogs!
January is School Board Appreciation month and we'd like to take a moment to recognize that absolutely integral part of our district.
These five board members are dedicated every day to making our schools, our district and our community better. They take time out of their busy lives constantly and consistently to do whatever it takes to keep our kids and our staff safe, secure and happy, and our district healthy and moving forward.
Most importantly, their decisions , guidance and hard work makes it possible for all our district staff to do what we do best: nurture and develop lifelong learners who are knowledgeable, responsible and caring citizens.
Thank you, School Board! We couldn't do it without you!
Go, Bulldogs!
January is School Board Appreciation month and we'd like to take a moment to recognize that absolutely integral part of our district.
These five board members are dedicated every day to making our schools, our district and our community better. They take time out of their busy lives constantly and consistently to do whatever it takes to keep our kids and our staff safe, secure and happy, and our district healthy and moving forward.
Most importantly, their decisions , guidance and hard work makes it possible for all our district staff to do what we do best: nurture and develop lifelong learners who are knowledgeable, responsible and caring citizens.
Thank you, School Board! We couldn't do it without you!
Go, Bulldogs!
Go, Bulldogs!
Happy New Year from the Sutherlin School District!
As we step into 2026, we’re grateful for our students, families, staff, and community. A new year is a fresh start—full of hope, growth, and opportunities to learn, lead, and care for one another.
Reminder: School resumes on Monday, January 5th at 8:00 AM.
Wishing you a safe, joyful New Year and a strong start back to school! ✨
Merry Christmas from Sutherlin High School!
As we celebrate today, we are thankful for the determination, leadership, and school pride our students show every day. We hope this holiday season brings rest and meaningful moments with loved ones. Thank you for being an essential part of our Bulldog community—we look forward to a strong start in the new year.
The Sutherlin School District is proud to congratulate Jon Martz, principal of Sutherlin High School, on being named the 2026 Oregon High School Principal of the Year by the Coalition of School Administrators (COSA). Jon’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to students, strong systems, and a culture of trust and collaboration. This recognition is well deserved, and we are grateful for the steady, student-centered leadership he brings to our district every day. Congratulations, Jon, we are proud of you! 💙🐾
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Please note: There is no school for students on Friday, 12/19.
Our last day with students is Thursday, 12/18, and it will be a full day of school.
We hope our students and families enjoy a sweet Winter Break filled with rest, joy, and special memories. 💙
School resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Please note: There is no school for students on Friday, 12/19.
Our last day with students is Thursday, 12/18, and it will be a full day of school.
We hope our students and families enjoy a sweet Winter Break filled with rest, joy, and special memories. 💙
School resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026.
-Learn how the Standard Response Protocol works in our schools—so terms like Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter feel clear, calm, and familiar.
-Understand what families can expect during a safety incident, including district communication, and how decisions are made to protect students.
-Gain confidence in reunification procedures.
-Ask questions, offer feedback, and help us strengthen student-centered safety systems that reflect community needs and values.
-Build partnership—because when schools, families, and first responders share language, expectations, and relationships, students are safer and better supported.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Where: Sutherlin High School Activity Center
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
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Thank you for your support.
Go, Bulldogs!
-Learn how the Standard Response Protocol works in our schools—so terms like Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter feel clear, calm, and familiar.
-Understand what families can expect during a safety incident, including district communication, and how decisions are made to protect students.
-Gain confidence in reunification procedures.
-Ask questions, offer feedback, and help us strengthen student-centered safety systems that reflect community needs and values.
-Build partnership—because when schools, families, and first responders share language, expectations, and relationships, students are safer and better supported.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Where: Sutherlin High School Activity Center
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
