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!
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
Community members are invited to participate in our Superintendent Search Survey (follow link below):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7G6R8K
Thank you and go, Bulldogs!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7G6R8K
Thank you and go, Bulldogs!
📣 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.
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.
Please join us for a public community stakeholders meeting for our superintendent search.
❄️ 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! 🎶❄️
Happy Thanksgiving, Sutherlin Families!
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. 💙
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. 💙
