Hope to see you there!
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1st, 2025? Then it's time to register for kindergarten and attend our Kindergarten Open Houses TODAY!
Register online here: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/asd/page/kindergarten-new-student-registration
If you need assistance with registration, you can visit your neighborhood school. Translation services are available.
We can't wait to meet you and partner in your child's education!
🚍🍎📚 Shoutout to Our Amazing Classified Employees! 🙌💙
Behind every smooth school day, there’s a team of hardworking heroes making it happen! 🏫✨
To our bus drivers who get students to and from school safely, our food service staff who serve up nourishment with a smile, our educational assistants who support learning in every way, and every incredible custodian, office staff, and tech specialist who keeps things running—YOU make a difference every single day! 👏
Your dedication, kindness, and hard work don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for students and staff alike! 💛 #ThankAClassifiedEmployee #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou
A friendly reminder that Wednesday, March 5 is a school day for all K-12 students!
📣📣📣 Please help us spread the word!!
We have openings in all employment areas for substitutes!
Enjoy a flexible schedule and a sense of contributing to your community all while working with some of the BEST students and staff in the area 🌟🌟🌟 .
🌟 January is School Board Appreciation Month! 🌟
Let's take a moment to celebrate and honor the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to shaping the future of our schools. 🏫🎓
Our school board members work tirelessly behind the scenes to make important decisions, advocate for students, and support our teachers and staff. 💡📚 Their leadership and commitment help create a brighter future for every child in our community. 🌈✨
💬 Join us in saying THANK YOU! Drop a comment below to share your gratitude or a story about how their efforts have made a difference. 🙌❤️
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #EducationMatters #ASDProud
Southern Oregon Pride!
We are committed to serving ALL in our community.
Excited to start the SOPride Parade!
Come out and show your support Ashland! Parade starts at 10:00.
#ASDProud
#allmeansall
#lovewins
ALERT: All Ashland School District afterschool clubs and activities are cancelled today, 9/4/24. This includes the boys JV and Varsity away soccer game. Please arrange for student pick up as soon as possible.
Check out the article by Ashland.news highlighting our new summer lunch program. Free meals are now available for all children ages 1-18 at Walker and Bellview elementary schools, Monday through Thursday until August 8th. The piece explores how recent eligibility changes made this possible after years of ineligibility. Please click to read more about this exciting initiative and its impact on our community.
https://ashland.news/no-free-lunch-actually-if-youre-up-to-18-years-old-you-can-get-one-this-summer-in-ashland/
Free summer meals will be served at Walker Elementary School and Bellview Elementary School June 17th - August 8th , Monday through Thursday 11am to 12:30 pm .
All children age 1-18 will eat free regardless of enrollment.
🏀 Calling all young athletes! 🏀
Join us for the Ashland High School Girls Basketball Camp! Open to girls in grades 5-8 for the 2024-2025 school year. This is your chance to improve your skills, make new friends, and have a blast on the court!
📅 Dates: JULY 15-19 2024
📍 Location: 201 S Mountain Ave. Ashland, Or 97520
Register now to secure your spot: https://5il.co/2hufp or scan the QR code in the image.
For more information, email allison.gida@yahoo.com or visit the AHS Athletic Office.
PREVIEW NEW ONLINE CURRICULUM FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) HERE: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/sel-curriculum-adoption
The State of Oregon has launched its Transformative SEL Framework and Standards, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering holistic development in students and educators alike. This comprehensive approach centers around the belief that learning is inherently a social and emotional process, deeply intertwined with the development of healthy identities, empathy, supportive relationships, and responsible decision-making.
To align with the state framework, Ashland is preparing to adopt new K-12 curriculum tools. These will be online tools designed to be used in age-appropriate ways at each grade level from Kindergarten through high school graduation. Visit the site in the next 30 days to preview the online tools, read more about top choice WAYFINDER, and register your comments.
Greetings, Ashland School District Community!
The Board of Directors would like to share a quick progress update in the search for the district’s next Superintendent.
The recruitment window for applications ended on December 28th, 2023. In the coming weeks, the Board will review applications and conduct preliminary interviews to determine semi-finalists. These semi-finalists will be invited to interview in-person with the board and the Community Interview Panel later this month.
If you haven’t applied for the Community Interview Panel, it’s not too late! This volunteer group of students, staff members, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to interview Superintendent finalists on January 23rd. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply, please visit ashland.k12.or.us/supsearch. The deadline to apply is noon on Monday, January 8th.
If you have questions, concerns, or input about the Superintendent Search process, the Board wants to know! You can connect with the entire School Board by emailing school.board@ashland.k12.or.us.
We hope that you’ll consider playing a role in this critical process for Ashland Public Schools.
Thank you!
"Let's innovate together! 🌟 Ashland School District seeks your feedback on our school calendar and schedule. We value the diverse needs of our families and invite students, staff, parents, and community members to take a brief 12-question survey. Your insights are crucial for our collaborative and comprehensive review process. Have your say and make a difference! ✏️ Survey closes 11/24/23 - click to participate: https://www.smore.com/jhnx8
Ashland School District Board of Directors has launched a search for Ashland School District’s new Superintendent, who will join our district in July 2024. They are committed to finding the right leader for our unique and dynamic community. To lay the foundation for a meaningful search that reflects the needs and priorities of the Ashland community, the Board is seeking input through a Superintendent Search Survey for students, families, staff members, and community members.
To participate in the Superintendent Search Survey click the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SuptAshland
For additional information about the Superintendent search process, click the following link:
https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/school-board/page/superintendent-search
Middle School Students (grades 6-8) who attend Ashland Connect, AMS, TRAILS, or Willow Wind can all participate in middle school sports at Ashland Middle School. Some important information and dates for the remainder of the year include:
Sign up now for 7/8 Boys Basketball. The deadline to register is prior to October 23rd (first day of practice). Some practices will be held over the conference week.
Now is also the time to register for any AMS sport. Below are the season start dates for the following AMS sports:
Boys Basketball (October 23rd)
Wrestling & Girls Basketball (January 2nd)
Track & Field (March 4th)
We know that students that engage in clubs, school activities, and sports are more connected to their school community and peers. Encourage your student to register today!
Today we honor and celebrate the perseverance, rich diversity and contributions of all Indigenous peoples—from the first peoples of this place to those from across the globe who now call Oregon home.
We especially recognize our local tribes including the Takelma, Shasta, Modoc, Klamath, and Umpqua as well as the almost 160 students in our schools who identify as Native American and their families. We value the individual and cultural traditions and contributions that they bring that strengthens our ASD community.
Water Polo Summer Opportunities
Summer Drop-In Classes: Beginning June 21, the Daniel Meyer Pool will offer water polo classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm for just $4. This is a wonderful opportunity to maintain your skills over the summer. All ages are welcome!
Regular Fall Season: Practice for the Ashland High School fall season (exclusive to high school students) will commence in August. Please frequently check our website for updates and to register for the fall season.
For more information, visit ashlandwaterpolo.org.
🍎📚✏️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️🍎
As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, join us as we express our deepest gratitude to all the teachers who have dedicated their lives to shaping our minds and nurturing our hearts. Their passion, patience, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact in countless lives, inspiring generations of students to reach their full potential.
We'd love to hear your stories in the comments below. Share an experience with a teacher who has impacted you or someone you know. Let's show our appreciation and remind them how much they mean to us.
Feel free to tag your school and use the hashtag #TeacherAppreciationWeek to join the conversation.🏆💖
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Ashland School Board Innovation Committees
Ashland Families, Students, and Community Members -
The Ashland School Board recently voted to create a series of Innovation Committees focused on some key areas that are of great importance to the district's operations and strategic plan. These committees will gather information and present their ideas to the Ashland School Board. We are seeking those with skills, insights, and broad perspectives to help envision schools for the future for ALL Ashland children.
At this time, the three committees we are moving forward with are:
• Calendar and Schedule;
• Re-imagining High School; and
• Enrollment: Attracting New Children and Families to Ashland.
Two meetings will be held this year and work will be scheduled to continue next fall.
Committees will be comprised of a number of constituent groups including community members, family members, teachers, administrators, and students.
If YOU are interested in learning more or serving on one of these committees, please take a moment to fill out this form to let us know by April 30, 2023. Click the link below for detailed information and to apply:
https://www.smore.com/0e5j9-school-board-innovation-committees
