With the recent changes by the US FDA, any persons age 12 and older may now receive the Pfizer vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.Lane County Public Health (LCPH) will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Florence Events Center on Friday May 14 from 11am to 7pm. All Lane County Coastal residents age 12 and older are eligible for 2nd / Booster... READ MORE >
Beginning May 12, 2021, the Federal Communication Commission will begin taking applications for low-income families as part of their emergency broadband program. The benefit is up to a discount $50 per month on broadband service and associated equipment rentals. The discount is higher for households on Tribal lands. There is also the potential for one-time... READ MORE >
Lane County Public Health (LCPH) will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Florence Events Center on Friday May 14 from 10am to 7pm. All Lane County Coastal residents age 16 and older are eligible for 2nd / Booster doses or 1st / Prime doses. This will be a Pfizer vaccine clinic. This clinic would be a three week follow-up for any Siuslaw SH student... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 4/30/21 - 8:30AM at the Siuslaw Elementary and Primary Fields. See notice and MSDS. READ MORE >
Do you have a question, comment or concern regarding the school district budget? Please submit your question or comment here: https://forms.gle/VG5RBV7mULTM Budget FAQ's will be added to the district website here. Click the Frequently Asked Questions tab on the left hand side of the webpage to view the information. The 2021-22 proposed budget materials can be... READ MORE >
For those students that are 16 years of age or older, and any qualifying family members, that are interested in a COVID-19 vaccination, there are still open appointment times available this Friday, April 23rd, after 10am at the Florence Events Center. A confirmed appointment time can be made through the Lane County Public Health websiteand click on "Schedule A... READ MORE >
This Friday, April 23rd, Lane County Public Health will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all Siuslaw students ages 16 and older at the Florence Events Center. Vaccine shots will be administered by members of the Lane County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Team. Siuslaw school staff are calling students and families now to assist in scheduling an... READ MORE >
The 2021-2022 Student Calendar was approved at the March 10, 2021 board meeting. READ MORE >
A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE Budget Committee of the Siuslaw School District, Lane County, State of Oregon, will be held to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting will take place virtually on April 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Click here for details. Future meeting dates are April 28, 2021 (public input), May 12, 2021 (finalize... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 4/2/21 - 9:00AM at JV Baseball Facility - MSDS, Varsity Baseball Facility - MSDS, Football/Track Stadium - MSDS READ MORE >
SIUSLAW HIGH SCHOOL - SCHEDULE TABLE CORRECTION With students being separated in cohorts for A & B day attendance and maintaining a third section for Distance Learning students, each section occurs at a different time of day. The system states the difference between a 1st Period A Class and a 1st Period B class by the time of day that each occurs, one in the... READ MORE >
Updated Ready Schools, Safe Learners - March 22, 2021 Following up on the Governor's Executive Order of March 12, 2021, updated guidance has been released by the Oregon Department of Education. With today's release of updated physical distancing guidelines to parallel the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control on March 19, 2021, any changes to school... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 3/23/2021 between the hours of 8:30AM to 10:30AM. The expected areas of the pesticide application are the elementary and middle schools. Application notices and the MSDS can be found on the website under Facilities & Maintenance. READ MORE >
On Friday, Governor Brown issued Executive Order #21-06, directing schools that do not have on-campus classes to do so by March 29. Siuslaw schools are already in compliance with the new order. EO 21-06 may also impact guidance from the Oregon Department of Education. Any changes in Ready Schools, Safe Learners that come out later this week will be implemented... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 3/17/2021 between the hours of 9:00AM to 11:30AM. The expected areas of the pesticide application are the football stadium, varsity baseball field and softball fields. Application notices and the MSDS can be found on the website under Facilities & Maintenance. READ MORE >
Tonight's home VIKING football game against Santiam Christian will be also be available for free viewing on YouTube Live through the following link https://youtu.be/dONSnGH0uBlKick-off is 7pm, with the radio broadcast starting at 6:45pm on KCST 106.9 FM and a live stream on the KCST Facebook page.Thank you. READ MORE >
The Siuslaw School Board has three seats open for the election on May 18, 2021. Positions 2, 4 and 6 are for 4-year terms. The positions are "at-large." Candidates must be a registered voter, live within the school district boundaries, and have lived in the district for one year immediately preceding the election. School district employees may not be school... READ MORE >
Below is a video which explains the SMS Hybrid Plan for our anticipated reopening the week of March 8th. We are expecting to be able to bring our Hybrid Cohort "A" in on March 8th and Hybrid Cohort "B" starting March 10th. All students will have contact with teachers each day. If you have questions after watching the video, please don't hesitate to reach out. ... READ MORE >
As we approach the start of on-site instruction each school will be sending out individual operational notes related to their unique schedule. Siuslaw Elementary School begins their hybrid instruction on Monday, February 22, 2021. Mr. H’s team has already contacted parents and guardians determine what students will remain in distance learning and what students... READ MORE >
Revised Calendar: https://5il.co/klz4 READ MORE >
In December 2020, local students submitted their completed works of art to the Florence Community PTA to be reviewed. The three categories promoted were Visual Arts, Photography, or Literature. Included with each artist’s entry was a title and personal statement about their work. Local artists, Ellen Huntingdon and Kathleen Wenzel, served as art reviewers for the... READ MORE >
January 22, 2021 Recently, the Oregon Department of Education released the reopening guidelines for schools following the Governor’s directive in late December for reopening in mid-February. Very important guidance clarifications related to the updated guidance released on January 19th was distributed just this afternoon. The health metrics that dictate how... READ MORE >
NOTICE OF RECORDS DESTRUCTIONSiuslaw School District Special Education Department, will be destroying Special Education records of: Students whose special education services with Siuslaw School District ended prior to 6/15/2015 and who were born before 8/31/1999. (Records are required to be retained until the student reaches age 21 or 5 years after the... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon - Lane County is hosting a Vaccine Town Hall session Thursday, January 21st at 7:00pm. The general vaccine situation in the county will be reviewed from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, with a question and answer session from 8:00pm to 8:30pm. Attached is a flyer with the links to the broadcast and Facebook options. The county webpage is... READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and our school board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students. Thank you for your time and dedication Chair Sneddon, Vice-Chair Burns, and Directors Rosinbaum, Mann-Heintz, Pimlott, King and Barnett! READ MORE >
Siuslaw Families,The Siuslaw School District is hosting the second of two community forums to discuss the revised health metrics and their implications for our students. You can join the meeting via Zoom at 6:30 tonight (11/17/2020).https://siuslaw.zoom.us/j/92111901236?pwd=b0REY042S2tYMXRycTFaa2ZJUHR5QT09Questions may be submitted ahead of time by emailing... READ MORE >
As the Siuslaw Schools look to move forward into Limited In-Person Instruction, some additional information is needed from families about supplemental educational needs of students This short survey will help staff to start organizing student cohort groups for potential on campus instruction to supplement distance learning. If you were not able to make last... READ MORE >
November 13, 2020 – general reminders Good Morning – Below are some notes on general school district operations, events for students in the community and information from other government agencies. Free COVID-19 Testing – Lane County Public Health will be offering free COVID-19 on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Florence Food Share (2190... READ MORE >
Siuslaw Families,The Siuslaw School District is hosting two community information meeting to discuss the revised health metrics and their implications for schools. Thursday, November 12th at 5:30 and a repeat meeting on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30Questions may be submitted ahead of time by emailing 97j@siuslaw.k12.or.usBoth meetings will be held virtually via... READ MORE >
This is the final week of the first quarter, which also includes the Veterans Day national holiday on Wednesday, November 11th.This is a reminder that food services will be making 'double deliveries' on Tuesday and Thursday this week.Tuesday's meal delivery will cover both Tuesday 11/10 and Wednesday 11/11, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.Thursday meal... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon – Below are some notes on general school district operations, events for students in the community and information from other government agencies. Drive Thru Trick or Treat – While the pandemic has disrupted many normal aspects of life, here is a safe Halloween alternative. The generous people from Coast Insurance will be sponsoring a drive... READ MORE >
School meal services will resume on Monday, September 14th at multiple locations in the community. The locations will be the same as before, but times are updated to match the end of the main student instruction day. Delivery times at mobile locations are either 12:15 or 12:40. The full schedule can be viewed at https://5il.co/kvqt October 2020 Menu Pick... READ MORE >
The wildfires across the western US have created a longer delay in the shipment of student Chromebooks. The Siuslaw School District is requesting that middle and high school students use personal devices when possible for instruction from September 16 to 18; the first few days of school. Students with no other devices for accessing the internet may check-out a... READ MORE >
At the September 3rd School Board meeting, the first day of school was moved to September 16, 2020.Many of you have already viewed the new calendar as it was posted after the meeting.Elementary School Orientation will proceed as scheduled from September 8 through September 11. Elementary staff will have a professional development training on September 14 &... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 9/3/2020 at 8:30am. The expected area of the pesticide application is the Football Field. Notice/Pesticide MSDS READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 8/31/2020 at 7:00am. The expected area of the pesticide application is the Elementary School. Notice/Pesticide MSDS READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 8/28/2020 at 9:30am. The expected area of the pesticide application is the Varsity Baseball Field. Notice/Pesticide MSDS READ MORE >
The Siuslaw School District Board of Directors has created an Internet Assistance Program to address the cost associated with home internet during times of Comprehensive Distance Learning or Hybrid Attendance, when students will spend some time at home learning remotely. The program is needs based, and considers both household income and size.More information and... READ MORE >
SES Families,The Siuslaw School District will be hosting a forum for discussing the upcoming school year on Monday, August 24th at 6:30. Join the meeting via Zoom: https://siuslaw.zoom.us/j/7112... READ MORE >
Typically, student photos are done during a series of 'photo-locker' days at Siuslaw High School.If high school students would like to have their photos taken before school starts, photographers will be available Tuesday August 18th and Wednesday August 19th from 9am to 3pm on both days at Siuslaw HS.To protect yourself and others, the photo sessions will follow... READ MORE >
SES Families, The Siuslaw School District will be hosting a forum for discussing the upcoming school year on Monday, August 17th at 6:30. Join the meeting via Zoom at https://siuslaw.zoom.us/j/7112... READ MORE >
SES Families-Just a reminder that registration for the new year is happening today from 9-3:00. We hope to see you here. Mr. H READ MORE >
Siuslaw Families, Registration is underway at all three Siuslaw Schools. Tuesday 8/11 9-3:00 Wednesday 8/12 12:00-6:00 Thursday 8/13 9-3:00 Click below for details on learning models available for each school: Elementary Middle School High School READ MORE >
Donate at the Pop-Up Donor Center at the Siuslaw Middle School! Siuslaw Middle School will be hosting a new Pop-Up Donor Center, providing valued Florence donors a convenient, local location to donate blood. Local, state, and national leaders are unanimous – donating blood remains a critical and safe activity for community health and we need your help now more... READ MORE >
SES Families, The Siuslaw School District will be hosting a forum for discussing the upcoming school year on Monday, August 10th at 6:30. Join the meeting via Zoom at https://siuslaw.zoom.us/j/7112... READ MORE >
After careful consideration of all potential learning models, and following the guidance of Lane County Health Authority, all Siuslaw Schools will be re-opening in a Comprehensive Distance Learning Model. More details can be found here: https://5il.co/j52w READ MORE >
Siuslaw Schools Registration All Siuslaw Schools are holding registrations events from August 11-13th. This event is for all students enrolling in hybrid or Comprehensive Distance Models. Tuesday, August 11th- 9:00-3:00 Wednesday, August 12th- 12:00-6:00 Thursday, August 13th- 9:00-3:00 Please report to your child’s school in order to... READ MORE >
The common email for input and questions is 97j@siuslaw.k12.or.us READ MORE >
Today, the Oregon Department of Education released the 3rd version of Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance for the upcoming school year. The full document can be viewed or downloaded here.The major change in this guidance release is that all students will be required to wear a face covering during time on campus. ODE will be distributing face coverings (KN95... READ MORE >
Siuslaw Families, The Oregon Department of Education will release updated guidance for re-opening schools on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Siuslaw School District is seeking community input on how best to incorporate this guidance into plans to re-open our schools. Zoom meeting links for two separate meetings are listed below: Thursday, July 23rd... READ MORE >
The Oregon Housing and Community Services agency has announced it is distributing $70 million in COVID-19 related renter relief and energy assistance through Community Action agencies throughout the state. Families and youth can access assistance by calling 211 or going to https://www.211info.org/. READ MORE >
In compliance with Governor Brown's order for mandatory face coverings in public areas, and to protect the safety of school staff working over the summer, if you need to come to campus or the district office please have a covering on when entering district buildings.The school district office has limited staff availability during the month of July. Please call... READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 7/2/2020 at 6:00am. The expected area of the pesticide application is the Siuslaw High School campus and the JV and Varisty Baseball fields. Notice Pesticide MSDS READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 6/26/2020 at 6:00am. The expected area of the pesticide application is the Elementary (Primary) School and the EC Care and Headstart facilities. Notice Pesticide MSDS READ MORE >
Good Afternoon - Linked here is a copy of the Summer Meal Service schedule. The school district will continue to run the current meal programs throughout the summer up to September 4th - the last Friday before Labor Day and the traditional start of school. If service use drops during the summer time, a modified schedule will be re-issued if necessary. ... READ MORE >
As the school year draws to a formal close for staff, it is time to return any school district property. If your family has an outstanding chrome book, text book or other item of school property, please make plans to return it your home school by 3:00 Friday, June 12th. This allows us to maintain items for redistribution next fall. The main office in all... READ MORE >
A board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The meeting will include a budget hearing for the 2020-21 budget. See the district events calendar for notice and information. Additional meeting information will be posted on the school district website under "School Board" as available. Contact the school district office at 541-997-2651 with any... READ MORE >
With all of the traffic on the internet, a few links and posts may have not carried through. This is a repost of a prior social media post.All of the elements from the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 have been compiled into one video - National Anthem by Brooklyn Cahoon, Outstanding Senior Boy speech by Jared Northrop, Outstanding Senior Girl speech by... READ MORE >
All of the elements from the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 have been compiled into one video - National Anthem by Brooklyn Cahoon, Outstanding Senior Boy speech by Jared Northrop, Outstanding Senior Girl speech by Nina Aaron, and then the procession of seniors on their way to collect their diploma. The video can be located at... READ MORE >
The Central Coast Ranger District is looking for a self-motivated, energetic person to assist with our award-winning aquatic restoration program. We will be filling a temporary fisheries technician position in Reedsport or Waldport, Oregon for the time period between July through September. The 30-day critical hiring authority will be used, with a potential... READ MORE >
Class of 2020 Graduation photos are up for viewing at https://siuslawhs.smugmug.com/2020-Graduation/ or on the school website under graduation pictures Video of the ceremony will be posted soon! READ MORE >
Today's Class of 2020 Graduation Parade starts at Noon today! If you would like to come out and watch to support the Seniors, the map of the route is at https://5il.co/gyf0Please be safe as you watch the parade and honor the Class of 2020. READ MORE >
The 2020-2021 Student Calendar was approved by the Siuslaw School District Board of Directors on April 8, 2020. English(PDF) - Spanish(PDF) READ MORE >
Siuslaw Outreach Services has additional funding to assist local families with that might be struggling due to loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SOS may be able to help you or someone you know with rent, mortgage or utility payments.Please call Siuslaw Outreach Services at 541-997-2816 to make an appointment. READ MORE >
This year's annual scholarship awards night will be a virtual event, and will be this Saturday, May 30th at 6:00pm Everyone is welcome to the view the ceremony on YouTube Live through this link or in the graphic below. The live feed will start at 5:55pmPlease join all of us in celebrating the successes of the Class of 2020!You can download a copy of the... READ MORE >
A comprehensive list of COVID-19 Resources for individuals, workers, and businesses from Senator Merkley's office has been updated for the community.The list is at https://5il.co/gr43 - click the link for details READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed: on 5/27/2020 at 9:30AM - expected location is the middle school campus. READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed: on 5/26/2020 at 9:30AM - expected location high school softball fields, at 8:30 AM - expected location varsity baseball field, at 7:30AM - expected location football field. READ MORE >
If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance during these trying times, Florence Food Share would like you to know that their shelves are full!People can come by for curbside service at the Florence Food Share site, 2190 Spruce Street, or can call 541-997-9110 to request food supplies. Florence Food Share is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to... READ MORE >
As there have been multiple changes in the executive orders over the last two months, there has also been a need to modify the student school year and staff work calendar to match.All students in Grades Kindergarten through 11 that are complete with all Distance Learning Work will be finished with all new work on May 29th, 2020.Any students that need additional... READ MORE >
This link https://5il.co/fxtp will take you to the updated list of resources for assistance during the current crisis. The newest resources are labeled with yellow highlights. READ MORE >
Siuslaw Dining Services are still delivering to all sites, just at slightly different times as bus routes have been combined. This is a repeat of the same schedules that went out last week in lunch bags and out in the media. If you cannot make it to a distribution site, or know of someone that cannot, please call 541-997-5443 or 541-997-2651 and staff will help... READ MORE >
The following link https://5il.co/fpdh takes you to an extensive list of Covid-19 resources for health care, food & hunger resources, housing assistance, and economic development, small business & worker supports. READ MORE >
The latest information on grading guidance and the updated executive order from the governor can be found on the Distance Learning main page.This updated guidance for students in kindergarten through 8th grade follows along with previous directives for students in grades 9-11 released last week. READ MORE >
Attention Class of 2020 Parents and Seniors: We would like to do a Senior Spotlight each day on our social media pages to showcase our amazing seniors! Participating is completely voluntary. If you would like to participate, please email me a photo of your senior (doesn't have to be an official senior photo - a favorite from your cell phone will work too), along... READ MORE >
April 16, 2020 RE: Updated information on class & credit completion for Grades 9, 10 & 11 Dear Siuslaw families, Last night the Oregon Department of Education released updated guidance on class and credit completion for students in Grades 9, 10 & 11. In summary, students in Grades 9, 10, & 11 across Oregon will be working this spring to complete the essential... READ MORE >
Soon you will be receiving a notice in either your email or as a text message on your phone about Remind!Remind is a communication tool that allows teachers, parents and students communicate without sharing personal cell phone or email addresses.There is a handy app for both iPhone and Android users. If you have a flip-style phone, you can still use the Remind... READ MORE >
April 8, 2020 RE: Governor Kate Brown closes school campuses through June 15, 2020, teaching and to learning continue, updated / new graduation requirement information. Dear Siuslaw families, Today we learned our students will not return to school campuses this school year, and plans around graduation requirements for seniors have also been announced. An... READ MORE >
Over the last few weeks we have been preparing for distance learning. Teachers have been working really hard to provide supplemental instruction for all students. This work is meant to keep kids engaged in their learning and help bridge the gap during the school closure. Supplemental materials include anything that teachers have assigned between March 11th –... READ MORE >
A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE Budget Committee of the Siuslaw School District, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The budget will be posted on the district website on April 8th, 2020 at 5pm. The meeting will take place virtually on April 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Members of the committee and public can... READ MORE >
Last night the Oregon Department of Education issued updated guidance to schools. There will be a shift from short-term supplemental learning to 'distance learning' that will be more substantive, graded and potentially credit-bearing education for all students.The link to the ODE message and supplemental materials can be found HERE and you will be re-directed to... READ MORE >
On Monday, March 30th, most school staff will be working remotely to prepare the next units of supplemental educational materials for students. The school district will still be providing meals at various locations in the community on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The detailed schedule is linked here.Be well, be safe & healthy! READ MORE >
Additional information from Senator Merkley's office about aid for small businesses during this crisis can be found at these links - https://5il.co/e8ux and https://5il.co/e8uy READ MORE >
The following link https://bit.ly/SBA-Docs will take you to documents from the US Small Business Administration and information on Economic Injury Disaster Loans. With the current state of COVID-19 many west coast states, including Oregon, are declared to be in economic disaster zones.As the schools receive information from other groups or agencies, the district... READ MORE >
Supplemental Nutrition services will continue during the closure. Meals will be available around the community every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please click this link for specific locations and times of where meal services are located around the Florence area. If you need assistance with nutrition or academic services, please call 541-997-2651 and leave a... READ MORE >
Siuslaw School District – Information Posting, March 12, 2020 School events, gatherings, field trips suspended as per Governor’s Directive With the number of confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Oregon increasing, Governor Kate Brown announced new guidance regarding group gatherings and social distancing. We remain committed to keeping our schools open and... READ MORE >
Additional resources and guidance for students, families and staff are on the district webpage at http://bit.ly/2TjjbaZ The Oregon Health Authority recommends that a child should stay home if they a cough, fever and shortness of breath. The combination of these indicators are the main symptoms of COVID-19. More details and links to frequently asked questions... READ MORE >
Today's health information update letter can be accessed directly at https://5il.co/dimiAll information on communicable disease prevention information related to the coronavirus will be kept on one webpage at http://bit.ly/2TjjbaZ Siuslaw Schools are working with local, county and state officials to help reduce the risks of illness in schools as well as to provide... READ MORE >
In addition to the general prevention tips and strategies that have been covered in classes over the last few days, the Oregon School Activities Association is addressing similar topics with regards to school sports and activity events.Here is a quick link to the OSAA information and resources page on coronavirus and the efforts to protect student-athletes and... READ MORE >
One of the fastest ways to keep current with accurate information about the state of the coronavirus in Oregon would be to follow the Oregon Health Authority and Lane County government on Twitter. The Oregon Health Authority is @OHAOregon and Lane County government is @LaneCountyGovBoth the OHA and Lane County update their feeds regularly and will use Twitter... READ MORE >
Information on communicable disease prevention can be found on the district website at http://bit.ly/2TjjbaZ Links to both the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control are included, along with prevention tips and information about the coronavirus. In light of recent events around the globe and in the United States, staff will be reviewing the... READ MORE >
Just a reminder that the Education Expo is this Saturday, February 29th from 10am to 2pm at Siuslaw High School --- everyone in the community is invited to learn about all the educational opportunities in the Florence area. More than 90 organizations will be participating, representing a wide variety of clubs, nonprofit organizations, and city services. There... READ MORE >
The Lane Transit District is offering free travel on all regular bus routes to students in Lane County. If you would like to have a free pass issued to your child by a school office, please go to http://bit.ly/LTD_bus_pass_request or call your child's school office for further assistance. Thank you!LTD bus passes will become an option as part of the registration... READ MORE >
Draft calendars for next school year are available for review athttp://bit.ly/2020-2021_CalendarsPlease take a minute to complete the 3 question survey to state your preference for how professional development time is scheduled. Thank You! READ MORE >
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed on 2/21/2020 at 9:30AM. The expected area of application is the high school softball fields. More information on the materials can be found here. READ MORE >
Deadline extended! Siuslaw School District has a Budget Committee position open for the school board budget process. Position 6 is open for appointment by the school board. Information and an application may be found here. READ MORE >
12/27 Basketball vs. Douglas are OSAA Endowment Game. No passes of any kind will be accepted. Admission is $6 for Adults and $4 for Students. READ MORE >
NOTICE OF RECORDS DESTRUCTION Siuslaw School District Special Education Department, will be destroying Special Education records of: Students whose special education services with Siuslaw School District ended prior to 6/15/2014 and who were born before 8/31/1998. (Records are required to be retained until the student reaches age 21 or 5 years... READ MORE >
The policy review committee provides an ideal forum for citizen involvement in keeping policies relevant and current. The committee usually meets monthly and will conduct an ongoing review of existing policies and make recommendations for amendments to the policies. The committee also recommends the adoption of new policies and the elimination of policies that are... READ MORE >
Masonic Model Student Assistance Program A School-wide Approach to Creating a Caring Community This fall the Masons will be offering their Masonic Model Student Assistance Program training at Siuslaw Middle School in Florence, Oregon, at no cost to teachers, aides, mentors, coaches, and others that work with youth in Lane County. The training... READ MORE >
Each school year, Food Backpack for Kids helps hungry students in the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts by providing food for weekend meals. This year you can help by making your donation during their 2nd Annual Matching Funds Campaign. Between September 1st and November 30th all donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $40,000. Make your... READ MORE >
The district will be hosting another grief support open house at Siuslaw Middle School on Wednesday night September 4th from 5 to 7pm. The event is primarily geared for students and staff that might need help in processing the loss of a staff member but is also open to parents and others in the community. People with specific training in grief & loss from several... READ MORE >
Below is the text from the 8/30 School Messenger phone call about Start Dates: Good afternoon Siuslaw Families: This is Elementary school Principal Mike Harklerode calling to highlight a few important upcoming dates across the district. Tuesday September3rd is the new family orientation at the Elementary School. All new families are invited into the... READ MORE >
The district will be hosting a grief support open house at Siuslaw Middle School on Wednesday night August 28th from 5 to 7pm. The event is primarily geared for students and staff that might need help in processing the loss of a staff member and is open to parents in the community. People with specific training in grief & loss from several organizations will be... READ MORE >
The Oregon Family Support Network is hosting a 'Journey to Advocacy' workshop on September 17 & 18; for more details, please see the workshop flyer https://5il.co/8pfl READ MORE >
SES Families,We are really excited to be partnering with the Western Lane Behavioral Health Network. The Siuslaw News wrote great article that can be read here: https://thesiuslawnews.com/article/behavioral-health-services-coming-to-local-school-districts-this-fall READ MORE >
The Siuslaw High School Office will be closed June 21st through August 11th. For immediate assistance, please contact the Siuslaw School District Office at 541-997-2651. For assistance with transcripts during the summer, please complete the Siuslaw High School Transcript Request Form. Summer transcript requests will be processed on 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 7/30 and... READ MORE >
The Rotary International Club of Florence is seeking a Host Family for a Rotary Youth Exchange student for next school year. This year's Rotary Youth Exchange student will be coming from Japan. The commitment for hosting this student is for the first part of the school year, from the start of school in September up to the beginning of the holiday break in... READ MORE >
“Red For Ed” – May 8th Support Siuslaw Schools & Public Education On Wednesday May 8th you may notice teachers and staff of the Siuslaw School District lining Oak Street in the morning greeting students, parents and visitors to campus. In addition to the ‘Oak Street Morning Greeting’, some teachers will walk to either Nosh or Abby’s, after school hours,... READ MORE >
This Saturday the EDUCATION CELEBRATION! will be held at the Middle School. The Celebration features carnival games, project demonstrations, entertainment, BJ's Ice Cream, food, fun, face painting and much more. This is an all ages event. Inexpensive tickets for food and games will be sold at the door. It's all happening on Saturday May 4th from... READ MORE >
Over the next few weeks students will be surveyed in homeroom or advisory class about how they get to school to assist the City of Florence with an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant. The parent component of the ODOT survey can be found here http://bit.ly/SurveyLinks or on the Parent Survey Page of the website. Thank you. READ MORE >
The 2019-20 School Year Calendar was approved by the School Board on March 13, 2019. Copies are available either thru the Parent or Student Resources links of the main menu on the district website or directly with this link https://5il.co/6xi7 READ MORE >
The Siuslaw School District Board of Directors is seeking people interested in filling the vacancy for Board Position #5. This term expires June 30, 2019. The application & details can be found at http://bit.ly/2TCLxic or under 'school board' on the district website. READ MORE >
The Siuslaw School Board has four seats open for the election on May 21, 2019. Positions 1, 3, 5, and 7 are for 4-year terms. The positions are "at-large." The filing period with Lane County Elections opens February 9, 2019 with a filing deadline of March 21, 2019 at 5:00PM. You are welcome to contact any board member or call the district office at 541-997-2651... READ MORE >
Siuslaw School District has Budget Committee positions open for the budget process. Positions 2 and 3 are open for appointment by the school board. The Budget Committee includes the Board of Directors and seven volunteer citizens who are appointed to serve three-year terms. Committee members must be registered voters living within the boundaries of the Siuslaw... READ MORE >
Siuslaw School District uses the National Weather Service to guide our decisions about school closures or activity cancellations. The transportation department and administration closely monitor the local weather and the forecasts throughout the day. Below is a link that lists media outlets that will carry emergency information. We will also have any changes... READ MORE >
Bus Routes (Click Here) General Transportation Information (Click Here) ALL bus routes have been changed. Please click the link above to verify the correct bus number, stop location and pick up time for your student. Do not assume that last year’s routes are the same as many stops have been assigned to different buses. The transportation department... READ MORE >
October 10th is ‘College Board Day’ at Siuslaw High School. In an effort to increase opportunities for students and direct services for families, Siuslaw High School is announcing the first annual ‘College Board Day’. Millions of students across the nation take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) each year as a measure of academic readiness for college. In the... READ MORE >
For the month of September all students are eligible to receive both free breakfast and lunch during the school day!As the district evaluates the status of our potential Community Eligibility Provision, free meals during the school day for all students is one of the ways to increase student participation in the food service program.Beyond reduced or free school... READ MORE >
SES Twilight will be able to provide after school programming this year for Kindergarten through 5th grade students at SES beginning Monday September 10th. Hours will be 2:45 - 5:00 PM.Applications and information will be available at Siuslaw Elementary School's Back to School BBQ on Tuesday Sept. 4th. After Sept. 4th, applications will be available in the... READ MORE >
Each school year, Food Backpack for Kids helps hungry students in the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts by providing food for weekend meals. This year you can help by making your donation during their Matching Funds Campaign. Between September 1st and November 30th all donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $40,000. Make your donation go twice as... READ MORE >
Good evening Siuslaw families, This is a reminder that we are still open for student registration at all district schools. Even for returning students, it is important that we have you register for the upcoming year particularly for transportation purposes. We have a significant number of changes to our bus routes this year. Our only way to plan for... READ MORE >
Back to School Information REGISTRATION If you missed registration, please contact the school office in person or by phone. Siuslaw Elementary School - 2221 Oak Street - 541-997-2514 - Elementary School Supply List Siuslaw Middle School - 2525 Oak Street - 541-997-8241 - Middle School Supply List Siuslaw High School - 2975 Oak Street - 541-997-3448 - High... READ MORE >
Siuslaw STEAM What is STEAM? STEAM is an acronym which represents the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Historically, these disciplines have been taught separately. The idea of STEAM education is to teach the disciplines integrated with each other in a student-centered classroom. Students learn to work collaboratively... READ MORE >
Along with the new website, don't forget to check out our new Android and iOS apps!They're the fastest and most reliable way to check school calendars, see what's on the menu, and stay up to date on news, exciting changes, and classroom highlights!Direct links on the bottom-right of the website READ MORE >