




This morning, our students lined Central Avenue holding up colorful signs filled with encouragement, kindness, and hope as classmates made their way to school. It was such a powerful reminder that even the smallest gestures of positivity can make a big difference.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Roig and Mrs. Tillett for organizing this meaningful event in connection with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Your leadership helps our students understand the importance of lifting one another up.
We are proud to be part of a community that believes in showing support, spreading hope, and reminding every student: you matter.
#SignsOfHope #SutherlinStrong #SuicidePreventionAwareness #WeLoveOurStudents









Signs of Hope will take place Wednesday 9-10-25.




✨ Grateful for Our Generous Community ✨
Each year, we are amazed by the kindness of our community. This school year, we’ve received generous school supply donations from the SKP Park of Sutherlin, private donors, J Lindeen Brown State Farm Insurance, and First American Title. 🎒✏️📚
These donations go directly into the hands of our students and teachers—helping to fill backpacks, stock classrooms, and support our student-run Care Closet. The impact is immediate and powerful: more students with the tools they need to learn and thrive.
Thank you to everyone who continues to show up for our schools with boxes, bags, and backpacks full of supplies. What a wonderful community we live in. 💙🐾



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


















🏫 First Day at SMS!
Today we’re welcoming our 6th graders to campus for their first day of middle school! (7th & 8th graders will join tomorrow.)
🚗 Drop-off and pick-up may take a little longer than usual—thank you for your patience as everyone adjusts.
📸 Post a first day photo in the comments—we love seeing our Bulldogs ready for a new adventure!
💙 Wishing all our 6th graders a fantastic start!


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


Special Note: Football practice for 7th and 8th graders starts tomorrow 9/2 (even though they don't have school)
Meet in the locker rooms at 2:45
Bring Water, cleats & mouth guards
Gear swap and handout
Practice ends at 5:00 pm


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


🏫 Sutherlin Middle School is Back in Session!
We’re excited to welcome our SMS Bulldogs for another awesome year!
📍 Start Dates:
6th Grade only: Tuesday, September 2nd
7th & 8th Grades join: Wednesday, September 3rd (6th grade attends also)
🕗 Schedule:
Start: 8:00 AM (Drop-offs begin at 7:30 AM)
Dismissal: 3:12 PM
Fridays: Early release at 12:00 PM
🍎 Free Meals – Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students!
📵 New Cell Phone Policy: Starting Day 1, all personal devices must be turned off and put away during the school day.
We’re ready for a year of teamwork, respect, and growth—see you soon! 💙🧠 #SMSBulldogs #MiddleSchoolMatters #BackToSchool


Cross-Country (Grades 6–8)
• Practices begin Monday, August 25 (you can still join after school starts)
• Time: 3:30–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Parent Meeting: Wednesday, September 3 at 3:30 PM in the SMS AC
• Coach: Cassidy Bell, cbell@sutherlin.k12.or.us
Football (7th & 8th Grade Only)
• Non-padded camp practices:
o Tuesday, August 26, 8:30–10:00 AM
o Thursday, August 28, 3:00–4:30 PM
• First Official Practice: Tuesday, September 2
• Coaches: Josh Gary, jgary@sutherlin.k12.or.us, Marcus Amies, mamies@sutherlin.k12.or.us, Scott Moyer, smoyer@sutherlin.k12.or.us
• Regular season practices: 3:30–5:00 PM
Volleyball (Grades 6–8)
• First Office Practices: Wednesday, September 3.
• Regular season practice: 3:30-4:30 in the High School Gym (MS is under construction)
• No practice on Friday
• Coaches: Brooklyn Edera, bedera@sutherlin.k12.or.us & Tess Bennett, tbennett@sutherlin.k12.or.us
⚠️ Registration Reminder
All athletes must be registered through Final Forms (link available on our district website) before participating in practices. Your child also needs a current physical on file with the office. Check with Michelle in the front office.


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.
