Dear Sutherlin School District Families,

It has been a great start to the school year across Sutherlin School District! We appreciate the support and partnership of our families as we begin another successful year.

As we continue into the school year, we want to share important information about the safety systems and procedures we have in place throughout our district to help keep our students, staff, and school community safe.

Attached are the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) family handouts, which provide information about how schools respond to emergencies and other potential safety concerns.

While each school may approach safety training a little differently based on the age and developmental needs of its students, our protocols and expectations are consistent across the district. We want safety instruction to be meaningful, understandable, and age appropriate, whether we are working with our youngest students or our high school students.

Throughout the school year, our schools will conduct a variety of safety drills and trainings so students and staff have opportunities to practice our procedures. We strongly encourage families to talk with their children about the drills and safety processes they participate in at school. These conversations at home can help reinforce the importance of being prepared, listening to instructions, and taking safety procedures seriously.

We also want to reinforce a simple but critically important message throughout our community: If you see something, say something. We encourage our students, parents, staff, and community members to speak up when they see or hear something that causes concern. Keeping our schools safe is a shared responsibility, and communication is an important part of that effort.

Families can also learn more by reviewing the Standard Response Protocol Training Videos/Resource Materials:

https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html#Videos

https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html#Intro

The safety of our students and staff remains one of our highest priorities. Our goal is for students, staff, families, and community members to have a common understanding of our safety procedures and to know how to respond should an incident occur.

Please review the attached materials and have conversations with your child about what they are learning and practicing at school. If you have questions about safety drills, training, or procedures, please reach out directly to your student's school.

Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and support of Sutherlin School District. By working together, communicating openly, and looking out for one another, we can continue to provide safe, welcoming, and supportive schools for all students.

Sincerely,

Jon Martz
Superintendent

Here's what's happening this week at Sutherlin High School!

#SutherlinSchools #GoBulldogs

This morning, Sutherlin School District students from Sutherlin High School and Sutherlin Middle School gathered for our annual Signs of Hope event in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Students lined Central Avenue holding signs with messages of hope, encouragement, and belonging—reminding our community that no one has to struggle alone. A special thanks to SMS counselor Amanda Roig, SMS leadership advisor Mariah Gurule, SMS teachers Amy Boehm and Melissa Bassler, SHS leadership advisor Lindsey Baimbridge, and SHS & SVOA counselor Brooklyn Edera for their parts in putting on this great event.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, help is available. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

There is hope. You matter. And our schools and community are here to support you.

#SutherlinSchools #GoBulldogs

🎒 WELCOME BACK, SUTHERLIN STUDENTS!

On Monday, August 31, we are excited to welcome back our 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, 6th-, and 9th-grade students!

Kindergarten will also begin with a staggered schedule. Kindergarten families should follow the attendance schedule provided by their school.

Our phased start gives students entering new grades and campuses time to meet their teachers, learn school routines, and become comfortable in their surroundings before all students return.


🚌 Bus routes: https://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/documents/departments/transportation/bus-routes/375267

We can’t wait to see our students and begin a great new school year!

#SutherlinSchools #FirstDayOfSchool #AllMeansAll

Sutherlin High School families,

You’re invited to join us for our Sutherlin High School Open House on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 5:00–7:30 p.m.!

Come enjoy dinner, connect with school programs and community partners, attend new student orientation, learn about our school’s emergency response protocols, and meet our teachers and staff.

Open House Schedule

5:00 p.m. – Doors Open, Dinner & School/Community Programs
5:45 p.m. – New Student Orientation
6:10 p.m. – Standard Response Protocol Presentation
6:30 p.m. – Classrooms Open for Teacher Meet & Greet
7:30 p.m. – Open House Concludes

Whether you’re new to Sutherlin High School or returning for another year, we hope you’ll join us for a great evening as we kick off the 2026–27 school year together.

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!

Sean Radford - Principal