Spirit week is well under way here at SMS!! Fun for everyone!
📚✨ Author Visit Inspires Future Writers!
Today, our 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade students — along with students from the Oakland School District — had the incredible opportunity to hear from New York Times bestselling author April Henry! She inspired us with stories about the power of hard work, thorough research, and believing in your own ideas. 💡✍️
Some students also participated in a special writing workshop and book signing, making it an unforgettable day centered around creativity, storytelling, and chasing your dreams.
A huge thank you to April Henry for sharing her journey, and to our fabulous SMS librarian, Dacia Roberson, whose vision, hard work, and fundraising made this event a reality. This was truly a community effort!
We’re so grateful for the generous support from The Ford Family Foundation, Sutherlin Rotary, Cascade Community Credit Union, and the Sutherlin Booster Clubs. We’re proud to live in a community that values literacy, learning, and our future authors! 💙
#SutherlinStrong #AuthorVisit #AprilHenry #CommunitySupport #FutureAuthors
Our SMS choir was AMAZING! Follow this YouTube link to hear one of the amazing songs! Mrs. Jmaeff and her students knocked our socks off!! https://youtu.be/kXoxliwjq0U?feature=shared
It’s concert season and this year we will be hosting a silent dessert auction at the shows. Come on out and support our awesome kids!
Sutherlin Middle School students worked with students from other schools and districts to film a public service announcement for Douglas County schools called, “Report, Don’t Repost!”.
Congratulations to our Symphonic Band! They won their league band festival last month and are headed to the state band championships at OSU tomorrow. At the 1A/2A/3A level, MS students are allowed to compete in the HS bands. We have six SMS students competing with the Symphonic Band tomorrow:
Adon Shyrer (tuba)
Kyle Hoskins (baritone)
Oliver Crocker (alto sax)
Khloe Bochart (percussion)
Makylie Broomand (percussion)
Bella Christoson (percussion)
Please congratulate these students when you get the chance. They are playing extremely difficult music and working at a very high level while they are doing it. They are hardworking, reliable band members with a great, can-do attitude, and these six have truly helped to level up our band. We couldn’t have done it without them.
Way to go, Bulldogs!
Are you ready for Spirit Week SMS?
Mr. Wilson's art students have been busy making 3D masks. Here are a few of the completed masks so far. Impressive!
Great track season at SMS! Congratulations to all our students who competed, PR'd, and made it to the podium! Go Bulldogs!
Middle school is where the magic of growth happens — and it’s all thanks to our amazing SMS teachers! 🌱 You guide students through one of the most important and sometimes bumpy stages of life with heart, humor, and endless patience. Thank you for helping our teens navigate these years with confidence, curiosity, and kindness. 🌼💙 #GrowingTogether #SutherlinMiddleStrong
At Sutherlin Middle School, we work hard, play hard, and help students build the habits that last a lifetime! 💥💻✏️ Whether you’re helping students stay organized, cheering on their wins, or turning challenges into learning moments, you are laying the foundation for future success. Thank you for making learning meaningful, memorable, and just the right amount of fun! 🏆💜 #FunAndFocus #SMSRocks
Middle school is a time of learning — and not just for students! 💬 Our SMS teachers show grace and patience every day, never holding a grudge and always giving students the chance to grow, learn, and start fresh. Thank you for modeling forgiveness, resilience, and the power of second chances. 💛 You help kids believe in themselves, even on the tough days! #GrowthMindset #SMSAppreciationWeek
Spirit Week is coming! Get ready!
☀️ Summer Sensations Program (Summer School)
We’re excited to offer an engaging summer learning program. Students will attend from 8-12:30.
• June 16–19 (Mon–Thurs)
• June 23–26 (Mon–Thurs)
• June 30–July 3 (Mon–Thurs)
• July 7–10 (Mon–Thurs)
Let’s be honest — it takes a special sense of humor to thrive in middle school! 🤪 Our SMS teachers know how to laugh through the awkward phases, the goofy moments, and the growing pains. Thank you for bringing laughter, fun, and light-heartedness into every day. You remind us all not to take life too seriously, and our students are so lucky to have you! 🎉🤣 #MiddleSchoolMagic #LaughterIsLearning
Middle school teachers are a rare and remarkable breed! 💙 You love students even more than your subject area, and it shows in every moment you spend building relationships, guiding growth, and shaping character. Thank you, Sutherlin Middle School teachers, for choosing to walk alongside our teens during this unforgettable chapter of their lives! 💥👟✨ #SMSAppreciation #HeartOfAMiddleSchoolTeacher
Congratulations to our fabulous Concert Band! Concert Band is made up of 2nd and 3rd year players. Last week our group attended District 10’s Middle School Band Festival and played a wonderful set of challenging music including Washington Post March, Shenandoah, and Where the Sun Breaks Through the Mist. The kids were a bit nervous but still delivered a solid performance earning them top scores of the day! Here is a photo of the students working with one of their guest clinicians after their performance. Way to go Bulldogs!!! You are making us proud!
Shoutout to Mrs. Tillett’s Leadership 2 Class!
This past weekend, our incredible student leaders attended the OASC Leadership Conference in Seaside — and we’re proud to share that our leadership program earned Gold Status recognition!
This award reflects a year of hard work, including volunteer service, celebrating staff and students, and building connections across our school and community.
Amazing work, students — and a big thank-you to Mrs. Tillett for your inspiring leadership!
Every year, Mrs. Quinn Gary, our dedicated 8th-grade language arts teacher, leads her students through a powerful and meaningful unit on the Holocaust. Through literature written by survivors—from children’s books to young adult novels—students gain a deeper understanding of history and the diverse experiences of those who lived through this unimaginable time.
The unit culminates in a research project where students honor the life of an individual affected by the Holocaust by creating a butterfly that symbolizes their story. Mrs. Gary’s classroom transforms into a vibrant, moving tribute—filled with color, compassion, and butterflies that sway gently in the breeze, each one telling a story of resilience, loss, and hope.
Thank you, Mrs. Gary, for the thoughtful and lasting impact you make on your students.
💐 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💐
Today (and every day), we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible women who keep our schools running smoothly behind the scenes — and always with a smile!
Michelle Howe, Kelly Wright, Brandi Craw, Renee Mercer, Jenny Radmer, Bev Feagins, Maria Hobgood, Andrea Flora, Michelle Olsen, Brandi Topham, Mariah Shandy, Debbie Shorey, Heather Douglass, and Amber Couch — thank you for all you do!
You are the heartbeat of our schools. From keeping things organized and making sure students are safe and connected, to supporting staff and creating a welcoming environment for everyone — you do it all with professionalism, warmth, and grace. 💙
We appreciate you more than words can say!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #Gratitude
