WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! Starting March 2025 Sultan School District families will have exclusive FREE ACCESS to in-person workshops for a new program called "READY! for Kindergarten" to prepare children for success in school. This is for families and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. They will get free materials and toys to learn with! Stay tuned for workshop dates to be announced in the new year.
Check out this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-rvnADT4kg
UPDATE: Notice for November 21, 2024, afternoon transportation.
Limited transportation:
Butterfly – No service on Woods Lake Rd North of 104th, No service on Pipeline Rd.
Rabbit Bus – No Transportation
Frog Bus – No service on Kellogg Lake Rd (Snow Route pick up location)
Thank you,
Transportation Department
Notice for November 21, 2024: All SSD Schools are on time. Limited transportation: Butterfly -- Woods Lake Rd no transportation North of 104th, No Pipeline Rd. Rabbit- No transportation. Frog -- No Kellogg Lake Rd (Snow Route Pick Up Location). Thank you and be safe.
NOTICE for Wednesday, November 20, 2024: 2 hour late start district-wide. No out of district transportation. No AM preschool. Alternative bus routes will be updated after 7:00 AM. Thank you and be safe.
WE'RE HIRING! Child Nutrition - Cook OR Food Service Substitute. Visit online to see the job description and apply: www.sultanschools.org » Departments » Human Resources » Job Openings. Contact Stacy if any questions: Stacy.Anderson@sultan.k12.wa.us
November Menu
Upcoming Board Meeting Changes:
-The Sultan School District board meeting on Monday 10/28/24 will not be in the SES library. The new location will be in the SES Music Room at 501 Date Street, Sultan, WA 98294.
-The 11/12/24 Study Session is canceled.
-11/18/24 will be the only board business meeting in November. This is due to the Board of Directors attending the Annual WSSDA Conference in Spokane from 11/21-11/23.
-The 11/25/24 Business Board Meeting is canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please call 360-793-9800. Thank you, SSD.
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/22, is SSD's Superintendent Search Community Meeting from 6:30-7:30 pm. You can attend at GBE's Gym, OR SMS Commons, OR via Zoom - https://sultanschools.zoom.us/j/95404178524 OR on your own via the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SULTAN25. Thanks for your participation!
Attention: Sultan and Gold Bar Elementary Families!! On Thursday, October 24, 2024, regular school lunch will be served by our very own Sultan Turk Football players. Come meet the players and get some serious, delicious, nutritious food!
Dear Sultan School District Families and Community Members,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you that our Superintendent, Dan Chaplik, will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. We are grateful for his years of dedicated service to our district.
As we begin the process of selecting a new superintendent, the board is committed to being as transparent as possible. We value your input and invite all parents, guardians, and community members to participate in our superintendent search focus groups on October 22nd. Your feedback is essential in helping us choose a leader who will guide our district with dedication and vision.
There will be two locations for the community focus group sessions:
·Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30-7:30 pm, Gold Bar Elementary Gym
·Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30-7:30 pm, Sultan Middle School Commons
There will also be a virtual option for those unable to attend in person:
https://sultanschools.zoom.us/j/95404178524
We encourage everyone to take part in this important process for the future of our schools. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our students and community.
On behalf of the Sultan School Board,
Gigi Gouldner
Sultan School District Board President
These boxes are REALLY HEAVY! Our food drive ends this Friday, 10/18. It's not too late to donate. Our fruit costumes have been purchased, it's looking like we get to wear them!
Veterans Day assemblies 11/1. 9:30 and 1:30
Tomorrow, October 15th, 2024 is the Culmback Dam Evacuation Drill for SHS, SMS, and SES. GBE does not participate since they would not be affected in the event of a real emergency with the dam. The weather would be evaluated in the morning and if deemed unsafe for the walk up the hill, the drill would be canceled and notification to everyone by 8, no later than 8:30 pm. If conditions are safe, the drill will continue like normal, beginning at 9:30 am. REMINDER: Please dress for rain just in case and wear close-toed shoes. Water will be provided at the top of the hill! Call 360-793-9800 if you have any questions or concerns.
PLEASE remind your student to check lost and found daily. Parents are welcome to come check during school hours as well. We also suggest labeling your student's belongings with their name.
Coffee with the Principal on Friday, October 25, 2024. 7-8am at Mountain View Diner 1306 Croft Avenue Gold Bar
Food Drive!
Gold Bar Elementary
October 3, 2024
Wow, look at the donations from our Husky families! We might be seeing some fruit around the school soon! Thank you all so much for your generosity, it's not too late to donate! Food drive ends October 18th.
::REMINDER:: Although the wall calendar that was mailed out says today is the Culmback Dam Evacuation Drill, it has been rescheduled to October 15th! Dress accordingly for the trek up the big unpaved hill. Water will be provided. Thanks for everyone's understanding and cooperation.
The Sultan School District Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting on Monday, September 30th, 2024, at 6 pm at Sultan Elementary Library located at 501 Date Street, Sultan, Washington 98294. This meeting is open to the public and will be a presentation from DA Davidson regarding the Sultan 2024 Bond.
The Sultan School District Board of Directors will hold a closed executive session on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 5 pm via Zoom. This will not be open to the public. This executive session will be held for "legal council for litigation, potential litigation, or enforcement actions.
Be sure to remind your student to check lost and found frequently. ALL items go to charity at the end of each month.
