PH & SB News!

Districtwide Information for the Week of June 14th

Humboldt County Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Mrs. Blanchard, kindergarten teacher at Pine Hill School, for being named the Humboldt County Teacher of the Year for 2021!

South Bay Power Play Days!

Power play days are next week! This in-person and virtual day of learning and exploration will be an all day event. Students will be playing games and discussing topics of equity, social justice and their own personal identities. Students will gain skills in social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self management and responsible decision making! Please encourage your student to join us ALL DAY for this schoolwide event that will inspire compassion and positive change within our school.


4-6th grade will participate ALL DAY on TUES 6/15, 8:30-3:00 following their normal schedule. If they are on campus in the morning they will participate at school, when they get home, they will join again for an online event, or vice-versa. If students are usually distance learners, they will be distance all day!


7-8th grade will participate ALL DAY on WED 6/16, 8:30-3:00 following their normal schedule. If they are on campus in the morning they will participate at school, when they get home, they will join again for an online piece, or vice-versa. If students are usually distance learners, they will be distance all day!

Looking for summer lunches?

Are you interested in having free lunches for your students during the summer break? CLICK HERE, and you will be redirected to a website that shows locations where meals can be picked up during the summer.


Enjoy summertime!

Important Upcoming Dates:

June 15 - 4th-6th Power Play Day & 5pm 6th grade Drive-thru graduation

June 16 - 7th-8th Power Play Day & 6pm 8th grade graduation

June 17 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 23 & 24 - Board Meetings

Fall 2021-22

Next school year we plan to return to full school days with full classrooms Monday-Friday! Of course, we are still waiting for specifics to be confirmed, but based on current public health information and guidance, this is our projection for the fall. Our early out day will be on Monday and Explore will be up and running! If you are looking for afterschool Explore as an option next year please see the newsletter for the 2021-22 Explore application. We can't wait to see everyone back on campus!

Returning Chromebooks, chargers & cases

All Chromebooks, chargers, and cases will need to be turned in before summer!


Pine Hill:

All in-person students turn in equipment by Friday, June 11.

Distance students turn in all equipment on Thursday, June 17 after class is over.


South Bay:

4-6th grade turn in after school on June 16th

7-8th grade turn in after school on June 17th


Summer school students will keep their Chromebooks, chargers, and cases until the end of the summer program on July 23rd.

Explore for Next Year 21-22

Below is the application for next school year's Explore program. Please complete your application today to reserve your spot for next year's Explore program. Thanks for helping us plan for a great new year!

Kindergarten Enrollment Continues

We are continuing to enroll students for kindergarten at Pine Hill School. If you have a student of kindergarten age or know a family looking for an excellent kindergarten program for their child, please check out this informative article about our program. We'd appreciate your help by sharing this newsletter or the article with prospective families. Contact the school at 443-4596 for more information about kindergarten enrollment.

PTSA needs YOU!

We are currently looking for new PTSA leadership, as the current leadership team has completed their 2-year commitment. If you are interested in being a part of PTSA please contact Tim Grimmett or Heather Becksted and we'd be happy to give you more information.
South Bay USD Website

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