💙 A Thank You and a Warm Welcome 💙
We want to share an important update with our school community. Our SRO, Officer Jake McGarvey, will be leaving his role as School Resource Officer after being promoted to Sergeant with the Sutherlin Police Department. This is an exciting and well-deserved next step for him, and we could not be prouder.
Officer McGarvey has been deeply loved by our students and staff. He could always be found building relationships, offering support, and being a steady, friendly presence in our schools. We are grateful for his calm guidance during difficult moments, his wisdom in supporting students and families, and his playful sense of humor that made our buildings feel more welcoming. He will truly be missed—though we suspect our break room snacks might start lasting a little longer. 😉
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Officer Seth Fox as our new School Resource Officer, starting Monday. Officer Fox has served with the Sutherlin Police Department for seven years, holds an advanced police certification, and is a trained forensic interviewer. He lives and works in Sutherlin, has children in our district, and is committed to our community. When he’s not working, he enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy books, and is even training for the Tri-Cities 70.3 Ironman Triathlon!
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant McGarvey and welcoming Officer Fox.
Go Bulldogs 🐾
We want to share an important update with our school community. Our SRO, Officer Jake McGarvey, will be leaving his role as School Resource Officer after being promoted to Sergeant with the Sutherlin Police Department. This is an exciting and well-deserved next step for him, and we could not be prouder.
Officer McGarvey has been deeply loved by our students and staff. He could always be found building relationships, offering support, and being a steady, friendly presence in our schools. We are grateful for his calm guidance during difficult moments, his wisdom in supporting students and families, and his playful sense of humor that made our buildings feel more welcoming. He will truly be missed—though we suspect our break room snacks might start lasting a little longer. 😉
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Officer Seth Fox as our new School Resource Officer, starting Monday. Officer Fox has served with the Sutherlin Police Department for seven years, holds an advanced police certification, and is a trained forensic interviewer. He lives and works in Sutherlin, has children in our district, and is committed to our community. When he’s not working, he enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy books, and is even training for the Tri-Cities 70.3 Ironman Triathlon!
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant McGarvey and welcoming Officer Fox.
Go Bulldogs 🐾
The Sutherlin School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. on January 27, 2026 at the Sutherlin School District Office at 531 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin, Oregon. This meeting will be held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a): to hold an executive session for considering the employment of candidates.
This is a closed meeting.
This is a closed meeting.
The Sutherlin School District is accepting applications for a PT Instructional Assistant II - DLC at East Primary 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. Come join the Sutherlin School District Team!
Sutherlin School District Regular School Board Meeting will be held on January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. You can livestream the meeting here:
https://bit.ly/3XsDTFt
This meeting will be followed by a work session at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your interest and go, Bulldogs!
https://bit.ly/3XsDTFt
This meeting will be followed by a work session at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your interest and go, Bulldogs!
Ready! for Kindergarten is a series of 3 classes offered to parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 at Sutherlin East Primary School. It is designed to help parents prepare their child for kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
Virtual Parenting Connection meetings begin January 12th!
Go, Bulldogs!
Go, Bulldogs!
Ready! for Kindergarten is a series of 3 classes offered to parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 at Sutherlin East Primary School. It is designed to help parents prepare their child for kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
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! ✨
🎄 From the Sutherlin School District
Merry Christmas from the Sutherlin School District!
On this Christmas Day, we are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community partners who make Sutherlin such a special place to learn and grow. We hope today brings you peace, connection, and moments of joy with those you love. Thank you for the trust you place in our schools—we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year.
Merry Christmas from the Sutherlin School District!
On this Christmas Day, we are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community partners who make Sutherlin such a special place to learn and grow. We hope today brings you peace, connection, and moments of joy with those you love. Thank you for the trust you place in our schools—we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year.
The Sutherlin School District is proud to congratulate Jon Martz, principal of Sutherlin High School, on being named the 2026 Oregon High School Principal of the Year by the Coalition of School Administrators (COSA). Jon’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to students, strong systems, and a culture of trust and collaboration. This recognition is well deserved, and we are grateful for the steady, student-centered leadership he brings to our district every day. Congratulations, Jon, we are proud of you! 💙🐾
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Enjoy your Winter Break! No School on Friday! ❄️
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.
Thank you for your interest in our December 15, 2024 Sutherlin School Board Meeting.
Please follow this link to view:
https://bit.ly/4qWq93D
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Go, Bulldogs!
Please follow this link to view:
https://bit.ly/4qWq93D
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Go, Bulldogs!
Ready! for Kindergarten is a series of 3 classes offered to parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 at Sutherlin East Primary School. It is designed to help parents prepare their child for kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
We’re in the final four days of school before Winter Break! ❄️
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.
📣 Announcement: 8th Grade Cheer Prep Clinics
The Sutherlin High School Cheer program will host monthly prep clinics at the Middle School. These clinics are designed to introduce 8th-grade students to the basics of cheerleading in a structured, supportive environment. All 8th graders are welcome.
Interested families may email shscheer@sutherlin.k12.or.us for further details.
The Sutherlin High School Cheer program will host monthly prep clinics at the Middle School. These clinics are designed to introduce 8th-grade students to the basics of cheerleading in a structured, supportive environment. All 8th graders are welcome.
Interested families may email shscheer@sutherlin.k12.or.us for further details.
📣 Announcement: 8th Grade Cheer Prep Clinics
The Sutherlin High School Cheer program will host monthly prep clinics at the Middle School. These clinics are designed to introduce 8th-grade students to the basics of cheerleading in a structured, supportive environment. All 8th graders are welcome.
Interested families may email shscheer@sutherlin.k12.or.us for further details.
The Sutherlin High School Cheer program will host monthly prep clinics at the Middle School. These clinics are designed to introduce 8th-grade students to the basics of cheerleading in a structured, supportive environment. All 8th graders are welcome.
Interested families may email shscheer@sutherlin.k12.or.us for further details.
The Sutherlin School District invites parents and caregivers to attend our school safety information night.
-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
-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
Ready! for Kindergarten is a series of 3 classes offered to parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 at Sutherlin East Primary School. It is designed to help parents prepare their child for kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
It is an interactive class, and families will take home many hands-on activities and manipulatives to use with their child during the learning process. The series of classes will be held 3 times this year in the evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at East Primary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided.
There will also be giveaways and prizes! If you are interested in attending all three classes, please follow the link below. We will contact you with more details as the first class in January approaches.
Ready! for Kindergarten Dates:
January 22nd @ 5:00 pm
February 19th @ 5:00 pm
March 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Please follow link to sign up: https://forms.gle/aT8G6zgjU6v9nozC6
Thank You, and we look forward to seeing you at Ready! for Kindergarten.
❄️ Winter Concert Reminder ❄️
Mark your calendars for our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Sutherlin High School Gym!
East Primary (PreK-2nd grade)– 5:00 PM
Each grade will perform three songs.
Students will remain seated with their teachers during the performance.
There will be a short intermission afterwards so East families can exit and West families can enter comfortably.
West Intermediate (3rd-5th grade)– 6:00 PM
Each grade will also perform three songs.
Students will remain seated with their teachers during the performance.
Additional Notes:
If you have students at both schools, you may remain in the gym during the transition between school groups.
There are no dress requirements for students—please have them wear something comfortable.
Thank you for supporting our musicians and helping make this a joyful community event!
We look forward to celebrating the season with you! 🎶❄️
Mark your calendars for our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Sutherlin High School Gym!
East Primary (PreK-2nd grade)– 5:00 PM
Each grade will perform three songs.
Students will remain seated with their teachers during the performance.
There will be a short intermission afterwards so East families can exit and West families can enter comfortably.
West Intermediate (3rd-5th grade)– 6:00 PM
Each grade will also perform three songs.
Students will remain seated with their teachers during the performance.
Additional Notes:
If you have students at both schools, you may remain in the gym during the transition between school groups.
There are no dress requirements for students—please have them wear something comfortable.
Thank you for supporting our musicians and helping make this a joyful community event!
We look forward to celebrating the season with you! 🎶❄️
You are invited to participate in our Superintendent Search Survey. Please follow the Survey Monkey link to give us your input on the search, challenges facing our district, and what you think we should be looking for in a superintendent.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7G6R8K
Thank you for your support.
Go, Bulldogs!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7G6R8K
Thank you for your support.
Go, Bulldogs!