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November 3, 2023
District Highlights
Shelton School Board named distinguished school board for the 6th year in a row
Congratulations to the Shelton School Board for being named a distinguished school board for six years in a row by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA)! This prestigious recognition celebrates school boards across the state that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to student success.
Congrats to Shelton High's student athletes!
- Congratulations to Lilly Bennett and Alisha Carpenter for qualifying for the Girls Cross Country State Championships. Lilly finished 4th at district and Alisha finished 11th.
- Congratulations to Carson Bursch for qualifying for the Boys Cross Country State Championships. Carson finished 7th in the district meet.
- Congratulations to Jayden Lovingfoss and Wyatt Wagner for qualifying for the Boys Tennis State Championships. Jayden and Wyatt finished 2nd at the district tennis tournament.
District Information
Free PreK parent workshops
Ready! for Kindergarten classes are FREE online & self-paced workshops for parents/caregivers of children ages birth to five years old who live in the Shelton School District. Through “play and learn” activities, these classes will give you the knowledge and tools you need to help your children get ready for school.
School-Based Health Clinic is open
Junior High and High School Families - The Mason Health School Based Clinic located at the Shelton YMCA is now open! Schedule your well-child or well-teen appointments today! Call 360-426-2653, select the option for Primary Care, and then YMCA scheduling. You can bring your sports physical forms with you to the well-child/well-teen checkup.
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
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)-463-4061 | AGonzales@sheltonschools.org
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.
Student & Family Resource Center
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
- Evergreen Elementary | Lucrecia Hernandez | (360) 426-8281 ext. 12129 | cell ( 360) 463-4393
- Mt. View Elementary | Ivette Salamanca | (360) 426-8564 ext. 13017 | cell (360) 545-7136
- Olympic Middle School | Cleyri Zacarias | (360) 462-6671 ext. 14105 | cell (360) 280-3539
- Oakland Bay Jr. High | Isabel Castaneda | (360) 426-7991 ext. 15008 | cell (360)545-2189
- Shelton High School | Veronica Lawrence | (360) 426-4471 ext. 16019 | cell (360) 968-9553
- Choice & Cedar High school | Betty Uriostegui | (360) 426-1687 ext.10541 | cell (360) 490-1235
Looking to donate to the SFRC?
It is the SFRC's goal to help every family find the information and resources available to ensure the most successful outcome from their educational experience in their respective schools. Please consider partnering with us this year, and thank you in advance for your contribution.
If you would like to help keep our food bank and clothing bank stocked, the following are our 'high-need' items: maseca, rice, beans, individually packed snack items, baby clothing, elementary-school-age sized clothing, new underwear, and black leggings in all sizes.
If you would like to donate your time to help sort clothing or make a monetary donation, please contact the director of the SFRC: Betty Uriostegui or the McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Liaison: Amanda Gonzales; 360-463-4061.
Are you fluent in Spanish, Mam, Q’anjob’al, or Russian and English?
Shelton School District is looking for people who are fluent in Spanish, Mam, Q’anjob’al, or Russian and English, who can help with interpretations. Paid hourly, as needed. If this is you, please contact Betty Uriostegui at (360) 490-1235 or Krystal Moore at (360) 462-2111.
Need Childcare?
The YMCA has space available in their before/after school program location at Bordeaux Elementary. Financial aid is available as well as transportation for Mt. View and Evergreen Elementary School students. Learn more on the South Sound YMCA website.
Federal Programs
The State & Federal Programs Department offers services and resources to eligible students to eliminate the achievement gap between student subgroups. We are committed to connecting with students, families, and the community to provide the education needed to achieve academic and personal success. The Federal Programs complaints process may be found on our website.
Get Involved
Adoption Committee is now accepting applications
The Shelton School District Adoption Committee is now accepting applications! The purpose of the Adoption Committee is the evaluation and recommendation of instructional materials for adoption to the Shelton School District Instructional Materials Committee IMC. After review of the decision by the Adoption Committee, the IMC submits the instructional materials for approval by the Shelton School Board.
Deadline for application is 11:59pm on Wednesday November 15, 2023
Volunteer in our schools
By volunteering your time, you may be asked to read a book to a classroom, help with a literacy activity, or more! Please expect to volunteer about one hour of your time. The school(s) you are interested in volunteering at will contact you with further details along with the required volunteer paperwork. We are very grateful for your interest and look forward to seeing you in our schools!
Community
Vaccine Clinic
Mason County Public Health and Human Services in partnership with WA State Department of Health are hosting a vaccine clinic on Tuesday, November 7, from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Shelton Civic Center - 525 West Cota Street. The clinic will provide childhood, COVID-19, and flu vaccines, as well as blood glucose and pressure screenings.
For questions, please call (360) 427-9670 ext. 588.
Online pre-registration is recommended.
Huff 'n Puff Memorial
The Shelton School District is working with the Shelton Rotary Club to update the student memorial at the Huff 'N Puff trailhead. If you are aware of a high school or middle school student who was attending the Shelton School District and who passed away before reaching graduation, please reach out to Abe Gardner at 360-801-9555. We appreciate your help in making sure all students are honored.
School Board Information
School board meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Please check the district calendar for meeting locations.
Upcoming Important Dates
- 11/8: 1.5 Hour Early Release
- 11/10: No School - Veteran's Day Observed
- 11/22: 3 Hour Early Release
- 11/23-24: No School - Thanksgiving
Right to Translation and Interpretation Services: All parents have the right to information about their child’s education in a language they understand. We can provide an interpreter or translated documents, free of charge when you need them. For assistance, please contact: Betty Uriostegui; 360-426-1687 ext. 10541
Derecho a Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación: Todos los padres tienen derecho a la información acerca de la educación de sus hijos en el lenguaje que ellos entienden. Podemos proveer con un intérprete o documentos traducidos de manera gratuita cuando los necesite. Para ayuda, por favor comuníquese con: Betty Uriostegui; 360-426-1687 ext. 10541
Ayon ti chi ko kamik’olne ko jatnene eloq yul ko q’anej chi jala yulaq ko na’: Ka axka tu chi ko sayek maktxel chi alon ko q’anej yin janoq ab’ix bay sanail kuyuj o ma b’ay eb’ mamej o ma janoq xa tx’oq ab’ixal. Chi huj e yalon bay Betty Uriostegui ta hay junoq che yoche chi ko jatne ek toq yul junoq xa txoq tiejal. 360-426-1687 ext. 10541