
Secondary School Weekly Update
Week of Monday, January 27th - Friday, January 31st, 2025
Important Dates
- Wednesdays - Early Release @ 2:45pm
- Wednesday, February 5th - Senior Class Fish Fry at Mo's 5-8pm
- Saturday, February 8th & Sunday, February 9th - K-5th Grade Cheer Camp 9-11am
- Friday, February 14th - Local Scholarships DUE!
- Wednesday, February 19th - Immunization Exclusion Day
Immunization Exclusion Day Reminder
Per Oregon Law, students that are missing vaccines must be excluded from school until records are up to date or have an appropriate exemption in place. Families that have students with missing vaccines were notified via parent square in the last couple of weeks. Please bring in all updated records to the school office as soon as you can.
If you need help getting your child immunized, the best place to start is with their primary care provider. If your child does not have a primary care provider, they may obtain vaccines at any of the locations listed below with an appointment. Many pharmacies also offer immunizations. It is best to call them directly to inquire about what vaccines they offer for your child’s age. Please note: Primary Care appointments are currently difficult to schedule across all health systems. Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment.
Clatsop County Public Health CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic
820 Exchange Street, Suite 100 2158 Exchange Street, Suite 206/207
Astoria, OR 97103 Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: 503-325-8500 Phone: 503-325-7337
OHP/Medicaid Accepted Must be a current patient, call to establish care
Coastal Family Health Center Providence Seaside Clinic
2158 Exchange St. #304 727 S. Wahanna Rd. Ste. #220
Astoria, OR 97103 Seaside, OR 97138
Phone: 503-325-8315 Must be a current Phone: 503-717-7060 Must be a current
patient, call to establish care. patient, call to establish care. Current appointments
are available now, many same day!
Local Pharmacies-Walgreens, Fred Meyer, CMH, Safeway, and Rite-Aid
Each pharmacy has different requirements, call to inquire.
If you need more information about a non-medical exemption, please visit, “Oregon Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions”. I am happy to email a direct link upon request.
Your child must be up to date on all immunizations, or have a medical or nonmedical exemption on file, before February 19, 2025 or they will be excluded from school.
Please call or email me if you have any questions or concerns. I am happy to help.
Nurse Dani
School Nurse
503-738-5589
Medication and Illness Exclusion Reminders
Please remember that all medications MUST be transported to and from school by a parent or guardian only. DO NOT SEND ANY MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT. THIS INCLUDES COUGH DROPS. Medication administration in schools is heavily regulated by Oregon law. Schools are only allowed to dispense medications that are medically necessary to keep a student in school. If possible, please save the cough drops for home use and consider other ways to alleviate coughs at school. Sips of water or a small amount of honey work well in place of cough drops in a school setting. For more details about our medication requirements, please click here.
It is also that time of year when we are seeing many students contracting respiratory and other illnesses. Please remember to keep ill students home. Please click here (para español, haga clic aquí) for guidelines on when to keep your student out of school and when they may safely return. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Dani or your primary care provider for further guidance.
Thank you all for partnering with us as we work together to keep our schools healthy and safe!
We Need Volunteers!
Seaside Middle School is in need of volunteers this month! Sign-up here to help an awesome artist and teacher work with middle-school students to create hands-on art: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AC29A2FBC70-54248283-k8create
Check out this month's topic and lesson below!
In order to volunteer with Seaside School District, you must have a completed and approved background check. Complete yours here: https://helpcounter-kiosk.com/welcome/apply_i.php?district=seaside
Senior Scholarship Reminder
Local scholarships will close on Friday, February 14th at 11:59pm. Don't miss out! If you need any assistance, contact Jon Hickman in the counseling office at jhickman@seasidek12.org
Senior Class Fish Fry Fundraiser
Let's Support Our Latino Families
Exciting news! We’re hosting four fun and helpful meetings for Latino parents of 6th-9th graders, all in Spanish! These meetings are open to everyone and are a great way to connect with other families and support our amazing Latino community at Seaside Middle and High Schools.
Save These Dates:
📅 Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (before Multicultural Night!)
📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM
We will meet at the Sunset Recreation Center in February, March and May with childcare in the library and the parent meeting in the ‘Conference Room’.
We’ll talk about school events, programs, parenting tips, and resources available for your family at school and in the community. Plus, we’re gearing up for Multicultural Night on April 30th—we’d love your help with ideas for food, music, and cultural fun!
An extra resource is the PowerPoint from our first meeting [LINK HERE] and the Zoom recording [LINK HERE].
We can’t wait to see you there and build an even stronger Seaside community! 🌟
Supporting Our Latino Families at Seaside Schools
SMS Talent Show
8th Grade Field Trip
Cheer Camp
The Seaside High School Cheer Team will be hosting a Youth Camp Saturday, February 8th from 9 am - 11 am and Sunday, February 9th from 9 am - 11 am. Participants must be paid for by January 25th to receive a T-Shirt (You can still register past this date, but your student is not guaranteed a shirt). This is open to all children Kindergarten-Fifth Grade.
This year, the students will ALSO be able to participate in the boys basketball game that Tuesday, February 11th! This is the first game of the night and halftime will be around 6pm but students are asked to be there by 5:30 pm to warm up and practice.
The Cost is $60 per participant. Please do NOT mail cash! Payment can be brought to Kerri Boutin by phone or in person at the Seaside High School Office.
Students should wear their T-Shirts on Tuesday for the game.
Parents/Guardians will need to come in with the students on the first day to register the student officially and fill out a form.
SMS Basketball Hoodies On Sale Now!
Order your SMS Basketball Hoodies online today!!
If you are customizing please fill out separate orders for each hoodie.
Order by Jan. 31st
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 On Sale Now!
High School Pickleball Club
Love for LA
The New Drug Talk Event
Community Partner Information
Mock Printz Workshop, January 25th
Seaside Library Teen Wednesdays
Seaside Library February Events
Teen Book Club, February 8th
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 (Spanish)
Introduction to Parents and Guardians Slide Deck (English)
Introduction to Parents and Guardians Slide Deck (Spanish)
ParentVue
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 a 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
Hiring
For current job openings please visit the website here: https://seaside.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
For information on becoming a substitute for our schools please visit the ESS website here: https://ess.com/apply/
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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.
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: https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/5085/2024-2025_ssd_district_calendar.pdf
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/