Siuslaw School District greatly appreciates our 22 bus drivers and associated staff members. ​National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is February 22.​ It’s a reminder and an opportunity to say thanks to the people responsible for getting our students to and from school safely every school day.​ Thank you to our transportation department for all they do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students! We are thankful that our bus drivers encourage our students when they see them in the morning and later in the afternoon when students return home.

We Appreciate Our School Bus Drivers & Associated Staff!

February 23, 2023
Siuslaw School District greatly appreciates our 22 bus drivers and associated staff members. National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is February 22. It’s a reminder and an opp...
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City of Florence Transportation System Plan Stakeholder Advisory Meeting (3 PM) & Open House (5:30 PM) Wed., Feb. 8 at FEC. Includes picture of child on bicycle, handicapped van, and couple walking with their dog.)

City of Florence Transportation System Plan Stakeholder Advisory Meeting (3 PM) & Open House (5:30 PM) Wed., Feb. 8 at FEC

February 3, 2023
The City of Florence is hosting an open house Wednesday, February 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Florence Event Center on Quince Street to gather feedback on an ongoing City project to upd...
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Siuslaw School District is joining 196 other school districts, 19 education service district boards, and 17 community college boards throughout Oregon to celebrate January as "School Board Recognition Month." Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do. These dedicated local leaders give their personal time and energy to handling the critical task of budgeting and overseeing the management of Oregon's public education structure. Our board chair is Bob Sneddon, our vice chair is Maureen Miltenberger. Our directors are Frank Armendariz, John Barnett, Brian Lacouture, Dianna Pimlott, and Kady Sneddon. Our student representatives to the school board are Tiffany Rasmussen and Riley Olson. ​

Siuslaw School District Celebrates School Board Recognition Month

January 9, 2023
Siuslaw School District is joining 196 other school districts, 19 education service district boards, and 17 community college boards throughout Oregon to celebrate January as "Sch...
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Siuslaw Elementary School is celebrating Spirit Week December 12 through December 16. Monday: Holiday Sweater Day: Show off that ugly sweater or holiday hoodie! Tuesday: Channel Your Flannel: Wear your favorite flannel. Wednesday: Holiday Hat Day: Wear your favorite holiday hat. Thursday: Holiday Character Day: Dress up as your favorite holiday character. Friday: Pajama Day: Wear your cozy pajamas. ​NOTE: No costume-style masks or costume face coverings.

SES Holiday Spirit Week Dec. 12-16

December 9, 2022
Siuslaw Elementary School is celebrating Spirit Week December 12 through December 16. Monday: Holiday Sweater Day: Show off that ugly sweater or holiday hoodie! Tuesday: Cha...
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​The SHS Key Club is hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser at Siuslaw High School. Thursday, Dec. 8: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10: 12 to 3 p.m. The SHS Key Club can either hold on to gifts for later pick-up or wrap them while you wait.

Gift-Wrapping Service Dec. 8, 5 to 8 PM & Dec. 10, 12 to 3 p.m.

December 8, 2022
The SHS Key Club is hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser at Siuslaw High School. Thursday, Dec. 8: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10: 12 to 3 p.m. The SHS Key Club can either hold ...
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​On Saturday, December 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue will host the Marine Toys for Tots at the main fire station at 2625 Hwy 101 in Florence. U.S. Marines, Coast Guard members, the Florence Police Department, and your local firefighters will be giving away toys for infant children up to 14 years old. Since 1947, Marine Toys for Tots has provided toys to children of all income brackets. Celebrate the holidays at your local Fire/EMS department. Parking will be at the north parking lot of Siuslaw Middle School, and you’ll be told when to move up to the fire department. This year, parents/guardians may come into the station to get the toys. Documentation: Go to: www.toysfortots.org or the Toys for Tot’s link on www.svfr.org to see what qualifies as proper documentation. If you’d like to give toys, they are being collected at Florence’s Bi- Mart, True Value, and The Jolly Egret (on Bay Street). You can also donate money on the website. There are three options for getting toys. First: (By December 7) Go to: www.toysfortots.org or Facebook’s “Lane County Toys for Tots.” Once there, click on “Apply for Toys” and follow the steps. Toys will then be bagged and waiting for your arrival. No waiting. Second: Fill out the paperwork at the station before going in to choose the toys. First come, first serve. Third: Fill out the paperwork at the station and indicate what you wish, and the items will be bagged up and brought out to your car. First come, first serve. Note: We will try to match what you seek for your children. If you need more information, please contact (541) 600-4483.

Marine Toys for Tots December 10

December 8, 2022
On Saturday, December 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue will host the Marine Toys for Tots at the main fire station at 2625 Hwy 101 in Florence. U.S. ...
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YAOP resource materials available at tinyurl.com/YAOPSlides from The Center on Parenting and Opioids

YAOP resource materials available

November 21, 2022
If you were unable to attend last week's event, the presentation slides are available here at this link. More resources and information are available through The Center on Par...
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YAOP registration link

2 Days until YAOP forum

November 15, 2022
Two days until the Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention forum; registration is still open. Registration Links: English: https://tinyurl.com/yaopen Spanish: https://tin...
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Siuslaw School District has four Budget Committee positions open for the school board budget process. Positions 1, 2(1-year unexpired term), 3 and 6 are open for appointment by the school board. Apply by December 5, 2022 by 5:00PM. The Budget Committee includes the Board of Directors and seven volunteer citizens who are appointed to serve 3-year terms. Committee members must be registered voters living within the boundaries of the Siuslaw School District, and cannot be employees, officers, or agents of the district. The school board will consider applications at the December 14, 2022, school board meeting. Please fill out an application and return to 97j@siuslaw.k12.or.us or the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, OR 97439 by December 5, 2022, no later than 5 p.m. If you would like more information about becoming a budget member or information on the budget process, see the links in the column to the left on the following school district webpage: https://tinyurl.com/SiuslawBudget. Call the district office at 541-997-2651 if you have questions. Application link, if needed: https://5il.co/1kox5 or https://tinyurl.com/SSDBudget

Budget Committee Positions Open - Apply by Dec. 5, 4 PM

November 15, 2022
Siuslaw School District has four Budget Committee positions open for the school board budget process. Positions 1, 2(1-year unexpired term), 3 and 6 are open for appointment b...
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Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event

November 14, 2022
Greetings Parents & Caregivers of Siuslaw students, Registration is now OPEN for the Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention event! If you previously filled out the interest...
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We would like to invite you to attend our Open House on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun night. We will have a scavenger hunt that will help familiarize you with the building & staff, have fun with makerspace activities in the library, and have a chance to meet some of our community partners. You will also have a chance to visit the Art room for some activities. Upon your arrival, please start your evening by checking in with your classroom teacher to get your scavenger hunt card. Each student will get one card to guide them. The card can be turned in after all locations have been visited for a treat at the end of your visit. Community Partners & Programs you can expect to see: Title 1 Staff - Orientation Information in the Library Art Activities RM # 9 PTA Boys & Girls Club Siuslaw Baseball & Softball Association Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students - Jennifer Ledbetter Migrant Education Program - Recruiter, Marta Montoya de Guzman Lane African American - Black Student Success -Regional Navigator, Elisa Grundmeyer We look forward to a fun evening and hope to see you all! Mrs. Flora, Mr. Ulrich & SES Staff

SES Open House, Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

November 8, 2022
We would like to invite you to attend our Open House on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun night. We will have a scavenger hunt that will help familiarize you with the buildin...
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​A Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event is scheduled on Thursday, November 17 in-person or virtually. This event will be held at Straub Hall, University of Oregon, and will be held virtually at Siuslaw Middle School. Education and resources will be provided to help parents and youth feel confident preventing accidental overdose. Both parents and youth will receive Naloxone training and fentanyl awareness information. Additional information for parents include local trends about fentanyl, how to talk to your teen about overdose prevention, information on medication storage, and county and district updates. Our youth will receive information from UO peer educators on overdose prevention for self and peers as well as be made aware of community-based resources. This event is presented by the Center on Parenting and Opioids, Lane County Public Health, and the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center in collaboration with community partners. Provide your input and receive follow-up emails about registration at shorturl.at/gnqR6.

Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event November 17

November 7, 2022
A Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event is scheduled on Thursday, November 17 in-person or virtually. This event will be held at Straub Hall, University of Oregon, and wi...
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WANTED: Tiny teachers to make a visit one time each month to Siuslaw Elementary classrooms this school year! If you have a 2-4 month old baby, you could be one of our Roots of Empathy families. This innovative program has been shown to increase prosocial behavior and decrease bullying in the children who participate. Help us change the world one child at a time. See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family. To learn more about this program, visit: tinyurl.com/learnmore/ROE

Wanted: Tiny Teachers (2 to 4 Months Old)

November 3, 2022
WANTED: Tiny teachers to make a visit one time each month to Siuslaw Elementary classrooms this school year! If you have a 2-4 month old baby , you could be one of our Roots of E...
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Have a safe and happy Halloween! On a day for goblins and tricks, make safety a treat. 3,200 Halloween-related injuries estimated per year over the last three years (55% pumpkin carving; 25% falls involving decorations, tripping on costumes, or walking while trick-or-treating; 20% lacertations, ingestions, allergic reactions and rashes). Some safety tips: 1) Prevent fires by using battery-operated lights or glow sticks. 2) Prevent trips and falls by wearing a costume that fits. 3) Keep kids safe by keeping pumpkin carving to adults. 4) Keep safe from COVID by following CDC advice to wear a mask. GET READY FOR A THRILLING AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!

Safety Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween

October 27, 2022
As you prepare for festive Halloween fun, remember to focus on safety when selecting and creating costumes and home decorations. Over the past three years, CPSC (Consumer Produ...
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​Celebrate Red Ribbon Week at SES October 24th through the 31st. Monday, October 24: Wear Red Day. Pledge to be drug free by wearing red. Tuesday, October 25: Crazy Socks & Hat Day. Wear a pair of mismatched socks and a wacky hat or headband. Wednesday, October 26: Crazy Hair Day. Express yourself with wild and crazy hair. Thursday and Friday, October 27-28: Parent Conference Day. No school for students. Monday, October 31: Storybook Character Costume Day. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character or dress up to represent your favorite sports team. Reminder: No face paint or face coverings. No props of any kind. ​

Red Ribbon Week October 24-31

October 19, 2022
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week at Siuslaw Elementary School October 24th through the 31st. Monday, October 24: Wear Red Day. Pledge to be drug free by wearing red. Tuesday, Octobe...
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Fentanyl Informational Letter

October 18, 2022
Good Evening - This link https://5il.co/1jg05 takes you an informational letter, previously emailed to all Siuslaw families and staff, from the Oregon Health Authority on the i...
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ASIST Training openings available

October 11, 2022
Below is the link for the free ASIST (Suicide Intervention First Aid) training that will take place on October 20th & 21st, from 830am to 430pm. This will be hosted at the Mapleto...
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Free Conscious Discipline Parenting Class starts Sept. 29 for 10 weeks from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Contact Safe Shelter via email (jen@safeshelterforsiulsawstudents.org) or via Facebook (@SafeShelterk12) for more information. Classes are for all parents, caregivers, and educators in the Siuslaw region. Classes are in-person or online. Children's activities provided for those attending in person. Start Strong is the ability to recognize and manage both mild and toxic stress. As an adult it is a prerequisite for equipping the next generation to do the same. Using neuroscience, child development, evidence-based strategies, and a trauma-informed approach, this essential content will equip you with best practices and transform how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our children.

Free Parenting Classes Start Thursday, Sept. 29

September 22, 2022
Contact Safe Shelter to sign up for free Conscious Discipline parenting classes, which start Thursday, September 29, and runs for 10 weeks from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Pub...
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SSD seeking custodian. Apply online at siuslaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx or contact Pam at 541-997-5470. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental/vision, and paid leave. 3 to 11 p.m. shift. Need a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year of experience in work related to the care of schools or public buildings or equivalent experience, which shows ability to perform the duties. Siuslaw School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Siuslaw School District Seeking Custodian

September 20, 2022
Siuslaw School District is seeking a custodian. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental/vision, and paid leave. The shift is from 3 to 11 p.m. Apply ...
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Tiny Teachers (yes, babies!) are needed. If you had a baby born between May-August, your baby could be a Tiny Teacher. Tiny Teachers will make a visit each month to a first-grade classroom this year. This innovative program has been shown to reduce bullying and increase prosocial behavior in the children who participate. See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family. SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.

Tiny Teachers (Yes, Babies!) Needed for Program to Increase Prosocial Behavior

September 12, 2022
Tiny Teachers (yes, babies!) are needed. If you had a baby born between May-August, your baby could be a Tiny Teacher. Tiny Teachers will make a visit each month to a first-grade ...
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