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.
Leadership students are ready for next week!
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!
