SMS Cross-Country practices will start Aug 25th, and go from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Mon-Thurs.
A parent meeting will be held in the SMS AC at 3:30 PM on Wed, Sep 3rd.
Go Bulldogs!
📢 Sutherlin Middle School – Back to School Dates!
We’re excited to welcome our Bulldogs back for the 2025–26 school year! 🐾
📅 Teacher Meet-and-Greet - Thursday, August 28 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |
Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and get ready for a great year!
🎒 First Days of School
Tuesday, September 2 – 6th Grade Only -
A special orientation day just for our new middle schoolers.
Wednesday, September 3 – All Students (Grades 6–8) return.
We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces and kick off an amazing school year together! 💙
#SutherlinStrong #BackToSchool2025
Middle school football players (7th/8th grade only) will start with two days of non-padded practice/camp:
- Tues, Aug 26, 8:30-10:00 am
- Thur, Aug 28, 3:00-4:30 pm
Please be sure to use Final Forms (find the link on our website) for sports registration. First official practices begin Tues, Sep 2. Daily practices from then on will be 3:30-5:00 pm.
Please feel free to call Michelle in the office if you have any questions!
🖥 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.
More information and links: https://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/o/sms/article/2338162
🎒 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!
This unforgettable experience is part of our leadership program offered at both SMS and SHS. A special shout-out to our SMS Booster Club for helping fund this opportunity for our middle school campers.
Students came back energized, inspired, and already planning their return next summer! 💙 #SutherlinStrong #StudentLeaders #OASC2025
🎒 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
