Welcome Back, Bruins! Message from Superintendent David Marshall
Brookings-Harbor School District 17C is ready to begin a new year filled with promise and potential!
David Marshall
We’ve had a busy summer getting things ready for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Finally, the moment is finally here, and we are excited that we’ve welcomed students and families back to school! Our district mission is to cultivate a safe, highly effective, and collaborative learning environment where every student can succeed, and to do so in partnership with
students, parents, staff, and the community. If you are the parent or guardian of a school-age child, please visit the school website for the academic year calendar, details of bell schedules, bus schedules, school supply lists, and more. Please note that we are continuing Wednesday early release times to provide critical teacher collaboration and training
time for our educational staff. Now is a good time to take care of school and activity registration activities online, make a family plan for transportation and good attendance, and learn more about support programs offered by the schools. With school in session again, please be extra mindful to observe crosswalks and school zone speed
limits to help keep our students and families safe. Great things are in store for this school year. Learn more and stay connected by signing up for our newsletter and connecting with our social media accounts at www. brookings.k12.or.us. David Marshall , Superintendent
BHSD School Board
Regular School Board meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Kalmiopsis Elementary School Library. The meetings are also live-streamed and available for later viewing. Information: brookings.k12.or.us/board/ • Alan Nidiffer, Board Chair • Jay Trost, Board Vice Chair • Katherine Johnson, Board Member • Janell Howard, Board Member • Janece Payne, Board Member BHSD School Board of Directors, from left, Alan Nidiffer, Janece Payne, Janell Howard, Katherine Johnson, and Jay Trost.
BHSD Priorities
• Student Success - Grit: The ability to develop curiosity, persevere, have a greater purpose, advocate for oneself and continually nurture a growth mindset. • Staff Success - Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff is vital for student success. Fostering a culture of support with opportunities for growth and development empowers outstanding staff. • Relationships - We will intentionally build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families to create a positive culture, investing in every student’s future.
SEEKING BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS
BHSD School Board of Directors is currently seeking three new budget committee members for 2022-23. The deadline for applications for appointment by the board is Oct. 14, 2022. View the application online at brookings.k12.or.us/budget/.
2022 New Hire Welcome BHSD welcomes the following new administrators, and newto-district teachers, and specialists this fall: • Lynn Schiermeyer, Special Programs Director • Michael Knight, Transportation Director • Dr. Kelly Whitley, BHHS Vice Principal • Vickie Nigh, AMS Principal • Dr. Larina Warnock, AMS Vice Principal • Mark Beaulieu, BHHS Welding Teacher • Desiri Burnett, AMS Art Teacher • Julie Bruce, District Nurse • Juliette Corpening, Food Service • Jessica Downing, BHHS Attendance Admin Asst • Jaymi Duarte, Indian Education Coordinator • Stephanie Duran, Bus Driver
• Kate Ferris, Elementary Teacher • Darcie Gutierrez, AMS Social Studies Teacher • Ashley Hall, Elementary Physical Education • Tori Hall, AMS Digital Media Teacher • Gina Harris, Middle School Math • Brittney Houghton, BHHS Art Teacher • Marshall Jones, AMS English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher • Lindy Lehr, Elementary Teacher • Jason Liddel, Elementary Aide • Briana Luerra, Elementary Teacher • Kaydee Long, Speech and Language Pathologist • Jennifer Lopez, Human Resources Coordinator • Kristen Marlo, AMS Physical Education • Emily Marley, BHHS Science Teacher
• Ma’yet, AMS Science Teacher • Elizabeth McMullin, AMS Social Studies Teacher • Ronn Mills, Elementary Aide • Ethan Patterson, AMS Math Teacher • Lelia Pollett, BHHS ELA/Business Teacher • Bonnie Raleigh, BHHS Science Teacher • Emily Sherwood, Speech Language Pathologist • Alison Shields, AMS ELA Teacher • Karen Sullivan, BHHS Special Education Resource Teacher • Corrie Taylor, AMS Secretary • Patrick Velliquette, AMS Music Teacher • Adam Wagman, AMS Math Teacher
Save the Date - Fall Back to School Nights and Parent-Teacher Conferences • Kalmiopsis Elementary, Azalea Middle School, and Brookings-Harbor High School will host an open house night for school families from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Come tour the schools, meet your students teachers, and learn about how to get involved as a volunteer or in groups such as Site Council, Parent Teacher Organization, and Boosters. • Save the Date: Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 9-10, with timeslots from 4 to 8 p.m.