
Secondary School Weekly Update
Week of Monday, March 17th - Friday, March 21st, 2025
Important Dates
- Wednesdays - Early Release @ 2:45pm
- Tuesday, March 18th - School Board Meeting 6pm at SHS
- Wednesday, March 19th - Hispanic Parents Night 6pm at SHS
- Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- Monday, April 14th - High School Preview Night 6:30pm at SHS Gym
- Thursday, April 24th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1pm - 8pm (early release at 12pm)
- Friday, April 25th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am - 12pm (no school)
- Wednesday, April 30th - Hispanic Parents Night 5:15pm at SHS
- Wednesday, April 30th - Multicultural Night at SHS
- Tuesday, May 13th - Hispanic Parents Night 6pm at SHS
SMS Spring Week
Hispanic Parents Night
Join Us for Hispanic Parent Night!
We are excited to invite all Hispanic families to our Hispanic Parent Night on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Enjoy tamales, drinks, and free child care while receiving important school information and learning about the TRIO Program, presented by Claudia Mendez.
TRiO Talent Search is a free, federally funded program that helps school students with:
Career Exploration/ Planning
College & Trade School visits
Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications
Waivers for free ACT/SAT tests, college application fees and more!!
While all Hispanic parents are welcome, the focus will be on families with 6th-9th grade students. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact the school and Ms. Gage at extension 2213.
Multicultural Night
Seaside students, families, and staff K-12 are invited to attend our 2nd Annual Multicultural Night on Wednesday, April 30thfrom 6-8pm at the Seaside Secondary School.
Highlights of the evening include:
- Free catered dinner from a Thai restaurant and a Mexican restaurant, as well as beverages and desserts from our very own culinary program
- Dance performances (Bollywood and Baile Folklorico)
- SHS Jazz Band performance
- Live community mural painting
- Art projects
- Kids carnival
- Professional Mariachi band
- Traditional Chinese tea ceremony
- ...and MORE!
Attendance Notifications
Attendance notifications now originate from ParentSquare via text and email.
If your student has an unexcused absence between 8:45am and 10:30am, you will be notified at 10:45am.
If your student has an unexcused absence between 10:31am and 3:45pm (or 2:45pm on Wednesdays), you will receive a notification at 3:45pm.
Notifications are sent out at these times even if you have selected "digest" as your notification setting within ParentSquare.
To avoid these notifications or if you have questions, please contact the Main Office at 503.738.5589 or email: SHS (kbrenden@seasidek12.org) or SMS (sgiess@seasidek12.org) especially when there is a planned absence or your student will not be at school due to illness or appointments.
SMS Builder's Club
Thank you, Builder's Club!
A big thank you to our Builders Club members for volunteering at the SEPRD Family Dance! They partnered with Special Events Manager Zoe Manhire to run carnival games, face painting, serve snacks, lead dances, and thank our sponsors. Their hard work and enthusiasm made the Glow Dance a huge success!
SMS Builder's Club at SEPRD Glow Dance
SMS Builder's Club at SEPRD Glow Dance
6th & 7th Grade Poetry Contest
After a long hiatus, CRMM and community members are bringing back the 1940s youth poetry contest!
Inaugural Theme: River
Students in 6th or 7th grades are encouraged to submit a poem related to the theme of "river." Submissions within each county will be judged and up to 3 finalists will be invited to the regional finals competition hosted at Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, OR.
County judging will be blind - no poet names will be shared with the judges.
Timeline
Submission Deadline: May 1st.
Finalists selected: May 9th at 12 noon.
Regional Finals: Saturday, May 31st.
If selected as a finalist, one (1) adult and one (1) youth complimentary tickets to CRMM will be provided to assist in presenting at the final judging.
Need assistance with submitting? Please reach out to Education Director Katy Menne. Text/call 503-741-7056 or email menne(at)crmm(dot)org
Youth Art Contest
Talent Search
We see your potential! Join us to . . .
- Visit college campuses
- Access information on post-secondary education
- Get help preparing for college entrance exams
- Participate in career exploration and assessment
- Get help with college and financial aid applications
- Learn about trades and technical careers.
- Access 24/7 tutoring support
Talent Search supports students in grades 6-12 reach their college and career goals! We are grant funded by the USDE in the amount of $387,128. All program services we provide are FREE.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be interested in attending a post- secondary institution after high school and meet federal low income guidelines or be a first generation college-bound student.
TRIO Information
Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA and WIN a prize! See below for more information
High School Preview Night
Parent Tips
Active Parenting of Teens
ESS Substitute Event
SHS Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Don't miss out! Reserve your 2024-2025 Yearbook now! Only $65! You can pay Mrs. Boutin in person with cash/check/card, or pay online at https://seasidehighschool.myschoolcentral.com/
SMS Yearbooks - Last Day to Order is 4/1
LAST DAY FOR SMS YEARBOOK ORDERS IS TUESDAY, APRIL 1st!
**Availability after this date is not guaranteed, so be sure to place your order now to secure your copy!**
Seaside Education Foundation (SEF) Is Seeking Board Members
The Seaside Education Foundation (SEF) is committed to performing arts. Our goal is to raise funds to create and support a performing arts center in Seaside for both our students and community to enjoy.
All education foundations require a separate governing board from the school board so that it can operate independently of the school district's policies. This structure also protects the foundation's assets and allows donors to receive the best tax benefits.
Please complete this survey if you are interested in serving on the Seaside Education Foundation Board.
SKI Registration Is Now Open!
Registration is now open for the 2025 T-ball, Baseball, and Softball season! Don’t miss your chance to sign up.
This year, things will be a little different as we’ve partnered with the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District to help manage the season. You’ll notice that registration will now be redirected to their website. Rest assured, this is still the same great program you know and love—we’re just working toward a smoother and more efficient process.
2025 Season Registration Details Below:
T-Ball (ages 5-7)Baseball (ages 7-14)
- Rookie League - Click Here
- Minors League - Click Here
- Major League - Click Here
- Majors Tournament League - Click Here
- 7th-8th JBO - Click Here
There is no 5th-6th grade JBO team this year. Rather there will be a tournament team that will be made of those who choose to try out and will be built into the local league season. See flyer below for more details.
Community Partner Information
Seaside Library Teen Wednesdays
Teen March Reading Challenge
Seaside Library March Events
Camp Kiwanilong
Spring Break Basketball Camp, March 27th-29th
Community Lunch Buddies
Food 4 Kids
When children are hungry, they aren't able to focus on the job of learning. The Food4Kids Seaside Program is available to help and is offered to students at Seaside Secondary School (grades 6-12) who do not have access to consistent meals on the weekends. Food is fuel, and we want to help your child be fueled and ready to learn each week!
The volunteers at Food4Kids provide a bag filled with food on the last school day before each weekend. Students will bring this food home from school on Fridays.
If you have more than one child in need of a food bag, please fill out this form for each child.
Student Parking
If you are driving yourself to school you need to stop by the Main Office and fill out a parking permit application so that you can receive your student parking permit sticker.
Student parking is only permitted on the East/Mountain side of the building. Students are not allowed to park in the staff parking lot on the ocean side of the building.
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Reminder when parking on our steep hill to curb your tires to help avoid any accidental rolling.
Student Attendance/Pickup
If you will need to pick up your student before the school day ends, please send them in the morning with a note to the Main Office. That way we can have your student ready for pickup at the time you need them.
To avoid receiving the automated attendance call if your student is absent, please contact the Main Office as soon as possible at 503-738-5586
The Main Office hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Family & School Communication
ParentSquare
Our school is using ParentSquare for sending important school related information. It is incredibly important that all families keep their contact information current and up to date. If you have any changes to your phone or email please contact our main office at 503-738-5586.
All district and school, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
ParentSquare will be used to send:
- Weather related updates
- School related updates
- Field trip information
- Weekly updates
- and much much more!
Parents—Getting Started Video
Parents – Getting Started Video (Spanish)
ParentVue
ParentVUE is different than ParentSquare. ParentVue is used to register your student and view assignments and grades. If you can't remember your ParentVue login information please contact our main office at 503-738-5586.
Through ParentVue you can:
- Register your student each school year
- View your students classes
- Check your students grades and status of any assignments
- Communicate with your students teachers
- And much much more!
For even more convenience you can download the ParentVue app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Bus Information
Please click the LINK here for bus stop information.
If you cannot find your bus stop or believe it is incorrect, please contact our transportation supervisor at 503-738-7150 or cpeters@seasidek12.org.
Please be at your bus stop 5 minutes earlier than the scheduled pick-up time. Bus times vary due to traffic levels. Bus route information is posted on our school website. See link above.
During the 2024-2025 school year we will again be using our bus badge program. This program increases the safety of our students on our buses by allowing us to know who is on the bus at all times and at which stop they exited.
Here's how it works. Student ID Bus Badge utilizes an ID attached to a student’s backpack or a lanyard which communicates with the Bus Pass scanner located on the bus. Students will scan the badge as students enter and exit the bus instead of having to take paper pencil attendance.
If you prefer to opt your bus rider out of this program please complete this form. It is important to note that students who opt-out of the electronic monitoring portion of the program will still need to show their Student ID Bus Pass to ride a district school bus. Their badge will just not have an active barcode to scan.
Bus Note FAQ's
Q: My student needs to ride the bus home with another student today - what should I do?
A: We must have requests in writing, preferably no later than noon, and are unable to accept permission over the phone. Instead you may:
Send your student with a note to give to the Main Office in the morning with the date, the name of the student your student will be riding with, and your contact information.
OR
You may email the request to sgiess@seasidek12.org or kbrenden@seasidek12.org If you need further assistance please call the main office at (503)738-5586.
Student Medications
If your student has medical issues or needs to take medications during the school day, we need to hear from you ASAP! The medications will need to be delivered to the main office by the parent/guardian (NOT the student). We will ask the parent to complete forms for each medication your student takes. Even if your student has medication they need to keep with them during the school day i.e.: inhaler or epi pen or if your student takes an over the counter medication ie: cough drops or Advil, we need to have a parent signed form on file.
For our 7th grade students: Please be aware that all 7th graders need a Tdap booster as part of their required immunizations to attend school. If your student has not yet had that booster, please contact your primary care provider for this immunization. Immunization exclusion day is February 19, 2025 where all students must be up to date, or have an exemption in place, to avoid school exclusion.
Please contact the Main Office at (503) 738-5586 or the school nurse, Dani Nelson at dnelson@seasidek12.org
Seaside School District Is Hiring
We have many amazing job opportunities. Check our online listings below and fill out an online job application today!
Come Sub For Us!
Ever considered subbing? ESS is committed to helping you find rewarding work in education that fits your lifestyle goals and level of experience. From daily, long-term, and building-based substitutes to permanent school support staff, we have exciting positions available at schools throughout the county. When, where, and how often you work is completely up to you!
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Want To Volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer in the Seaside School District!
There are many ways a volunteer can help in our schools: reading groups, mentoring, assisting in a library or cafeteria, school beautification projects, coaching, field trips, and much more.
ALL VOLUNTEERS must first complete an application and background check to create a profile in the district-wide Volunteer Management System. Once a profile is created, volunteers will be able to update personal information, view and sign up for volunteer needs, and communicate with the school(s).
McKinney Vento Homeless Program
The McKinney-Vento (formerly Title X) Homeless Program does not just serve families living in shelters or cars but all students who do not have a fixed, regular, or adequate living situation. We need your help to identify these students!
Seaside School District Menus
Seaside School District is once again able to provide a Free Breakfast and Lunch to ALL Preschool - 12th grade students. To view the menus for each school please click the link here:
Calendars
Secondary School Daily Schedules
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Seaside School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.
The links below allow you to locate Seaside School District’s complete nondiscrimination policy and complaint procedure. If you would like to report information about conduct that may constitute Title IX sex discrimination, you may file a complaint by following the procedure below. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jenny Risner, Coordinator of Civil Rights, Title IX, Section 504, & ADA, at 503-971-320-3268 or email jrisner@seasidek12.org
Seaside Middle and High Schools
Phone: 503 738 5586
Fax: 503 738 5589
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Seaside High School Website: https://shs.seasidek12.org/
Seaside Middle School Website: https://sms.seasidek12.org/