Sultan School District #311

Good morning students, staff, families and community,

On the afternoon of August 6, 2025 there was a fire at Gold Bar Elementary that impacted Portable 3/4.

We are thankful to report no injuries and are very appreciative of the Fire Department and their response.

We will be going through the process of accessing next steps and wanted you to know at this time the exterior areas of the campus have been secured for safety reasons while we determine next steps and is not open.

We will provide updates as we approach the start of the school year.

Thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Christopher Granger, Superintendent.

Check out Superintendent Dr. Granger's first ParentSquare post! 8.5.25 Weekly Community Newsletter: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/54513030

Mark your calendar for our annual Surplus Sale: July 30th, 2025, from 8 am-1 pm! More info can be found here: https://www.sultanschools.org/page/operations-overview

Don't forget: FREE LUNCH for Ages 0-18 ($5 for adults)! June 30th - July 17th, 2025, Mon.- Thur., 11am-12pm, Sultan Middle School, 301 High Ave, Sultan, WA 98294.

JOIN SULTAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AND CHOIR for the 2025-2026 School Year! No experience necessary. Band = Fun + Friends + Music! Never played before? That’s totally okay. We’ve got instruments, and we’ll teach you everything. Money worries? We’ve got solutions. All you need is YOU! Email: EMILY.SUTER@SULTAN.K12.WA.US for more details.

The following article, "PRESS RELEASE: June 13, 2025, Incident at SHS" has been published here: https://www.sultanschools.org/article/2269850. Please call Superintendent Dan Chaplik at 360-793-9800 if you have any questions.

July 1st, 2025, Dr. Christopher Granger will be Superintendent of SSD! He is asking for Community Feedback via this survey: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/984675039/welcome

1 hour until Supper with the Superintendent at Sultan Middle School Commons @ 6PM . Everyone is welcome for good conversations over Red Pepper Pizza! 🍕

SSD Summer 2025 FREE MEALS: June 30th - July 17th, Monday - Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm, Sultan Middle School, 301 High Ave, Sultan, WA 98294.

REMINDER: Tonight, Supper with the Superintendent at 6 pm in the Sultan Middle School Commons with PIZZA 4:15-6:25 pm! EVERYONE in the community is WELCOME!

SHARING from Providence: Join us for a free 1-hour webinar... that focuses on preventing child gun injuries and death by promoting responsible gun storage and ownership. You may register here: http://bit.ly/4klUEfq

COMMUNITY: You're Invited to Supper with the Superintendent on 6/10/25 @ 6 pm in the SMS Commons with future SSD Superintendent, Dr. Chris Granger: https://www.sultanschools.org/article/2253632

Sultan School District is recruiting new members for the Citizen's Facility Advisory Committee! Read more and apply here: https://www.sultanschools.org/article/2246781

It’s back! #SUNBucks is a grocery benefit that helps end childhood hunger in Washington state. It provides $120 for groceries for each eligible school-aged child during the summer. Starts June 2025. Learn more: dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks #sunbuckswa #supportcareresources #summernutrition @Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

The District and Board of Directors will be having an open-house-style retirement party for Superintendent Dan Chaplik at the Startup Events Center on June 12th, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be available along with cake and ice cream! You are welcome to drop by and say hi as we wish him well after 18 years with the Sultan School District and a total of 32 years in public education. Any questions, feel free to call 360-793-9800 Ext. 1006.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Snohomish Health Department will be at Sultan Middle School giving free vaccines. Questions? Call SSD Nurse, Deb Shirley at 360-73-9840 Ext. 1416

Did you know we have a Transition to Kindergarten program that your child could qualify for FREE?! Must be 4 by August 31, 2025. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/42FPWmB

Superintendent Dan Chaplik is a board member for the Snohomish County Early Learning Coalition. Work is being done to improve what is otherwise a daycare/early learning desert in our area. While we understand that some of the dates are already in the past, there is a gift card incentive to participate for the May 5th group! Snohomish County Early Learning Family Focus Group Scan QR code to register or visit one of these links: ENGLISH: https://form.jotform.com/250917821642155 SPANISH: https://form.jotform.com/250965854429167 WHEN - May 5th, 2025, 6pm-7pm WHAT These small group conversations are part of a community effort led by the Early Learning Leadership Council of Snohomish County. We want to hear directly from families and guardians about their challenges and experiences so that future funding and policy solutions reflect what our community truly needs. Details - You will join a 60-minute conversation with a small group of 3-4 participants. - Focus groups will be held both in person and online. - A translator will be available in your preferred language, if needed. - Participants will receive a thank-you $50 gift card for their time. WHY Your experience matters. Your voice will directly shape how we identify solutions to childcare and early learning challenges in our county. Contact debbie.carlsen@childstrive.org with questions. Learn more about Snohomish County ELC - snohomishcountyearlylearningcoalition.org

Do you live within the Sultan School District boundaries and have concerns regarding your preschool-age child’s learning or development? Click this link to learn about SSD's CHILD FIND → bit.ly/3GkiMjt

REMINDER: READY! for Kindergarten registration is NOW OPEN for families within Sultan SD! Click here to learn more and register: https://www.readyforkindergarten.org/sultansd