9/3/25 From the Superintendent's Desk

A Great Start to the School Year so far!

We are thrilled to report an excellent beginning to our academic year, marked by increased on-campus enrollment! Many of our students who were previously online have returned to join us in person, adding wonderful energy to our campus.

Focus on Student Engagement

This year, our staff is dedicated to ensuring students are actively engaged with the content throughout each class period. This "bell-to-bell" approach has been highly effective in keeping students involved in their learning and has the added benefit of keeping distractions like cell phones at bay. As we walk through the classrooms, we are proud to see students embracing this bell-to-bell rule with compliance and respect.

School Spirit and Athletics

The excitement is building as our first athletic competitions are already underway! We have been delighted to see our school spirit flowing through the halls, cheering on our hardworking teams.

Campus Enhancements

Thanks to a generous grant from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR), we recently completed a small but significant upgrade to our playground. We will continue to seek opportunities to make further improvements to our campus.

Save the Date for Upcoming Events!

• Bulldog Bash: Thursday, October 2nd
  Join us for our annual Bulldog Bash! It's a fantastic opportunity for families and community members to meet our dedicated staff, visit classrooms, and see our school community in full force. And have dinner on us!

• Homecoming: Friday, October 3rd
  Get ready for some noise! Our Homecoming celebration will be held the very next night. Keep your eyes peeled for the parade—we wouldn't be surprised to see a special float from our alumni this year!

Proud to Wear the Orange and Black!

Mike Gass, Superintendent