No Drama, Just Llama! Caesar Delivers Hugs, Smiles, and Pure Joy!
Yesterday was pure magic! Caesar the No Drama Llama came to town and absolutely stole the show! With his soft fluffy hugs and laid-back charm, Caesar (and his awesome human, Larry McCool) spread smiles, laughter, and lots of happy vibes everywhere he went. Kids squealed with joy, grown-ups couldn't stop grinning, and for a little while, it felt like all the worries in the world just melted away. No drama, just the unforgettable magic of one amazing llama!
Big Trucks, Big Smiles: Preschoolers Learn About 'Things that Go' with Special Visitor!
New Long Jump Pit Has SMS Students Soaring!
Blazers, Behind the Scenes: Marketing Students Score a VIP Tour of the Moda Center!
What a field trip for Mr. Poster's Marketing I, Marketing II, and Sports Marketing classes!
50 students got the VIP experience at the Moda Center, thanks to Todd Bosma, the head of Game Operations! Todd took students on an unforgettable tour of the locker rooms, all three levels, Kid City, and the main bowl where the Blazers play!
Todd shared his inspiring journey from intern to top of the game after 27 years with the team. But wait, there’s more! Matt, the Customer Insight Manager, gave them the inside scoop on how he works directly with fans to make the Blazer experience even better!
Talk about marketing in action!
Grant Watts Students Team Up with SCRAP: Creating Art, Reducing Waste
Last week at Grant Watts, students teamed up with SCRAP for a hands-on creative reuse experience! Through SCRAP's engaging education program, students explored the intersection of art and sustainability, turning everyday materials into imaginative, eco-friendly projects. More than just a fun art day, the activities introduced students to the importance of reducing waste and rethinking how items can be reused at home and in the classroom. By combining environmental awareness with creativity, Grant Watts students are learning to make choices that benefit their communities and the planet.
We hope to see you at our Book Fairs: Warren will hold theirs from 4/18-4/22 with special Saturday shopping just in time for Easter baskets. OPE will have their Spring Book Fair from 4/21-4/25. Click Here for more information: WARREN OPE
We had a great week in our elementary libraries gearing up for all the Book Fairs and having double classes at GWE.
We had a really fun week in our secondary libraries as so many of the books from our recent grants are now arriving and hitting our shelves.
There is Book Joy all around our school libraries right now--it is so exciting!
The Scappoose School District is doing great things in our libraries and it is wonderful to be a part of it! Keep reading everyone! ~ Mrs. Nudo
The winter months bring with them the possibility of busses being on snow routes, school closures, or delayed openings due to severe weather conditions, power outages, or other unexpected events.
With student safety leading these decisions and an understanding of the disruption these closures and delays cause our families and staff, SSD is committed to announcing changes to the school schedule as early as possible. If conditions are severe enough to threaten the safety of students traveling to and from school, a decision will be made the night before. Otherwise, decisions will be made by 6 a.m.
How we will notify you:
- FlashAlert.net
- Phone call
- District email
- SSD App notification
2024-2025 SSD Snow Routes can be found on our website HERE. Additionally, snow routes are listed on the District and individual school websites at the top of each page. If you have questions about bus pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact First Student at 971-290-4020.
We hope that providing this information will make inclement weather days easier to navigate.
Prevent the Spread: Guidelines for Keeping Sick Students Home
Keeping our students healthy is a top priority, and we need your help! Please keep your student home if they are experiencing a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any symptoms of contagious illness. Staying home when sick helps prevent the spread of illness.
Click the links below for some important guidelines about recommendations on when to keep students with symptoms out of school.
Important Driver/Walker/Biker Safety Reminder
As the school year begins, we must prioritize safety around our school grounds.
Drivers: Please exercise caution and be aware of the increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. Adhere to posted speed limits and remain vigilant for crossing guards and children crossing the streets. Your attentiveness can prevent accidents and ensure the safety of our students.
Walkers and Bike Riders: Please remain alert and follow all safety guidelines while traveling to and from school. Use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. If biking, wear a helmet and ensure your bike is equipped with lights for visibility.
Together, we can make sure that our children have a safe and positive experience as they travel to and from school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
How SSD Communicates
As we begin the school year, we would like you to be aware of how Scappoose School District communicates. We strive to develop and deliver clear, timely, and accurate information about the district and all that is happening in and around our schools. We seek to provide resources and materials to ensure families, students, staff, partners, and community members are informed about our key priorities, community events, our successes, and obstacles.
We look forward to communicating with you and your family!
Information is conveyed primarily via:
BlackBoard Messaging: Directly from the District or Individual Schools via a variety of mediums; email, text message, app notification, automated phone calls.
The SSD App: To get the App, simply go to the App Store on your device and search for “Scappoose School District.” From there, you can choose which schools you want to get new/alerts from.
Scappoose School District Website:
School-specific websites: (These can be navigated to from the SSD main webpage)
School Newsletters:
These will be sent out every Friday to your email inbox
District social media sites: Please follow us!
Facebook: Scappoose School District
Instagram: @Scappoose_Schools
FlashAlert notifications:
Scappoose Flash Alert Page This is mostly for inclement weather
Letters/emails to parents/guardians
To streamline our social media communication and ensure that accurate information reaches our community, we are transitioning to an information only/no commenting approach for our social media posts. This change is designed to minimize negative or irrelevant comments and to encourage direct communication with our District Office or individual schools. By doing so, we aim to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that the community receives official responses through the appropriate channels. We believe this approach will enhance the clarity, positivity, and effectiveness of our communications. If you have any questions regarding information in our posts, please connect the relevant school or District office directly. You can still look forward to all of our usual content and information throughout the year.
Thank you for being a vital part of our SSD family! We wish you the very best start to the school year!
Thanks,
Scappoose School District
Do you have the Scappoose School District App?
It’s one of the best ways to stay informed on both District and School specific information in real time, right on your smartphone!
If you don't yet have the app here is how to get it:
1. Search; “Scappoose School District” in your device's App store
2. Download the App to your phone/tablet and click “Open”
3. There will be a pop-up and click “Choose from list”
4. Choose the schools you would like to receive news/alerts from
5. CONGRATS! Your App should now be set up!
Are you interested in becoming a substitute for the Little Lilu Preschool?
Here is the Link to CBR
The CBR is an online application and will require free fingerprinting that individuals often coordinate with a local business (there are several options for fingerprinting in Hillsboro or up Highway 30).
Individuals with questions on the CBR application process can contact Jen Stearns, jstearns@scappoose.k12.or.us.
Scappoose School District
Website: https://www.scappoosek12.org
Location: 33589 SE High School Way Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 971-200-8000