DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
We Want to Hear From You!
Shelton
School District Families and Staff,
We
value your voice and want to hear from you. If you have not done so already,
please share your experiences and hopes for the future of Shelton schools by
taking our survey by Friday, November 12. Feedback gathered from families,
students, staff, and the community will be used to shape the district’s next
strategic plan and vision for the next five years.
Survey
Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6580019/shelton-sd-survey
Healthy Schools Contest
We are very excited to announce the Healthy Schools Contest!
Shelton School District is challenging each school to do their very best to continue following the health and safety guidelines. Over the next few weeks, district administrators will be popping into each school, and the school that is determined to be following the health and safety guidelines the best, based on a number of factors, will win a prize and be recognized! The winners will be announced by the end of November.
What are some ways your school can show they are following the health and safety guidelines the best?
Make sure to wear masks properly and at all times while at school and while riding the bus (unless during a mask break). We understand that wearing a mask all day is not ideal, but it is extremely important during this time to help protect each other from getting sick. Please remember that masks are required for all students and staff.
There has been a direct correlation between the few positive COVID cases in our schools and improper mask-wearing. This may mean that someone’s nose or mouth is not covered all the way, or they may be taking their mask off completely. Understandably, there are times when masks cannot be worn, such as lunchtime. During these times, everyone needs to do their part to stay physically distanced from others.
Wash and sanitize hands often. Everyone should wash their hands upon arriving at school, before eating meals, after recesses, after P.E., and completing projects or activities, etc.
Stay physically-distanced. Although being back in school is exciting, 6 feet of physical distance is required at all times outside the classroom, except when incidentally passing each other in hallways and momentary encounters on campus.
Stay home if you are feeling ill or have a known exposure to someone with COVID-19. If you are unsure whether to keep your student(s) home or how we decide when to send students home, please see our Symptom Decision Tree.
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Winter Festival!
You're Invited! Drive-thru Winter Festival Shelton High School Parking lot 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, December 16th: 5:30pm-7:30pm; drive-thru the event while seeing fun booths and collecting treats & resources along the way. Free gifts to the first 100 cars. 1 wrapped gift will be given per car. supplies is limited, first come first serve. Covid guidelines will be followed. Please stay in your car as you move through the event. There will not be bathrooms available on-site. Hosted by the Student & Family Resource Center.
Coats, New Underwear/Socks Drive
The Student & Family Resource Center is in need of specific donations as we gear up our students for winter. Items needed: New socks, new underwear, and new/gently used coats of all sizes for both boys and girls. Items will benefit Shelton School District students in need.
Two ways to donate: Donations can be dropped off during normal school hours at the donation box outside of the main entrances at Bordeaux, Mt View, Evergreen, Olympic, Oakland Bay, Shelton High and Choice High. OR CONTACTLESS DONATION OPTION: Order items online at whichever store you prefer and have them shipped directly to our District Office using the following address: Shelton School District, ℅ Jean Fairbrother, 700 S. 1st, Shelton, WA 98584
Thank you for your generosity! Questions? Please contact your school's family liaison.
Download a flyer by clicking here: Coat Drive Flyer
Are You Eligible for our McKinney-Vento Program?
You may be eligible for services if you or your family live in any of the following situations:
- In a shelter, transitional housing, motel, vehicle, campground, or on the street
- In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations
- Temporarily doubled-up with friends or relatives because you lost your home, or cannot afford housing
- Living as an unaccompanied youth without your parent or guardian
- In the process of eviction or foreclosure
- Migrant students in the above situations
Some services offered to those in the program are:
Immunization assistance, Enrollment assistance, Free meal registration, School supplies/backpacks , PE uniforms, Clothing support, Hygiene supplies, School fees, Field trip or camp expenses, Laundry support, Transportation to and from the school of origin, Access to rental and utility assistance, Referrals to basic services (food, shelter, medical assistance, etc.), Bilingual support for Spanish speakers, And more!
Please contact the district’s McKinney-Vento Liaison, Amanda Gonzales, if you believe you qualify: (360) 426-2151 ext. 10365 | Cell 360-463-4061 | AGonzales@sheltonschools.org
Clothing, Household Items, Nonperishable food, community resources...we have you covered!
Are you in need of something? We can probably help! Our resource center has a clothing bank with clothing for all ages. All of the clothing is either new or laundered before entering the bank. A household item bank may also have what you need: bedding, small kitchen appliances, and more! The newest addition to the SFRC is the food bank and hygiene bank. If you are looking for a community connection, the SFRC can help you connect with the right resource.
Schedule an appointment to visit our resource center by contacting a family liaison:
| BORDEAUX ELEMENTARY | WENDY LANKELIS | (360) 426-3253 EXT. 11002 | CELL (360) 545-7310 WLANKELIS@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY | LUCRECIA HERNANDEZ | (360) 426-8281 EXT. 12129 | CELL ( 360) 463-4393 |LHERNANDEZ@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY | IVETTE SALAMANCA | (360) 426-8564 EXT. 13017 | CELL (360) 545-7136 ISALAMANCA@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| OLYMPIC MIDDLE SCHOOL | CLEYRI ZACARIAS | (360) 462-6671 EXT. 14105 | CELL (360) 280-3539 CZACARIAS@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| OAKLAND BAY JR. HIGH | MARIA VAZQUEZ-SOTO | (360) 426-7991 EXT. 15008 | CELL (360) 545-2189 MVAZQUEZ-SOTO@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL | BILL HUTCHINSON | (360) 426-4471 EXT. 16019 | (360) 432-2148 BHUTCHINSON@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
| CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL/CEDAR HIGH SCHOOL | BETTY URIOSTEGUI | (360) 426-2151 EXT.10541 | CELL (360) 490-1235 BURIOSTEGUI@SHELTONSCHOOLS.ORG |
***The Student & Family Resource Center is taking a pause from accepting donations. Our community has been extremely generous in their giving and we need time to catch up with laundering and sorting the donated goods. We will share when we are ready to begin receiving donations again. Thank you for your understanding.
If you would like to donate your time to help sort donations, please contact the director of the SFRC: Betty Uiostegui; (360) 426-2151 ext. 10541; BUriostegui@sheltonschools.org
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
A Friendly Reminder
As a reminder, please keep your student(s) home when they have a known exposure to someone with COVID-19 or new symptoms that are not caused by another condition. If you are unsure whether to keep your student(s) home or how we decide when to send students home, please see our Symptom Decision Tree.
Students identified as close contact of a confirmed case by Mason County Public Health will be given guidance on when to return to school.
If you want to learn more about how SSD is working to keep students, staff, and our community safe during the school year, visit our COVID Response webpage.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to provide safe and healthy schools.
TEXT MESSAGING
Did you know that you could receive school notifications as text messages? This includes messages about school closures, delays, low or negative meal balances, and more! Opt-in today by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION
School board meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at
6:00 pm. Please check the district calendar for meeting locations.
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