
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 Valley Online Academy!
We hope today brings comfort, joy, and time to connect in ways that are meaningful to you. We are grateful for the flexibility, dedication, and partnership of our SVOA families and students. Wishing you a peaceful holiday and a bright start to the new year.

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

Please join us for a public community stakeholders meeting for our superintendent search.

As we head into the holiday weekend, we want to share our deep gratitude for the people who make our schools such special places.
To our students, thank you for your curiosity, your kindness, and the joy you bring into our classrooms every day.
To our families, thank you for your partnership, trust, and the countless ways you support learning at home and in our community. Your involvement strengthens every part of our work.
To our staff, we are truly thankful for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to every child. You show up each day with heart, skill, and purpose, and our students thrive because of you.
And to our Sutherlin community, thank you for wrapping around our schools with encouragement, volunteerism, and pride. Your support helps create opportunities and experiences that enrich every student’s education.
We hope this season brings rest, connection, and joy to each of you.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us in the Sutherlin School District. 💙

Your input helps us strengthen our schools and better support all students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey if you haven’t yet. Thank you for your partnership and feedback!

Your input helps us strengthen our schools and better support all students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey if you haven’t yet. Thank you for your partnership and feedback!

If you have a student at East, West, SMS, SHS, or SVOA, an email from Sutherlin School District should have arrived in your inbox recently asking you to participate in a survey. Please share your feedback. Thank you.



