Colton School District 53

Colton Schools are on a two-hour delay Monday, April 11 due to the weather.

In an continued effort to move back to normal starting next week all Colton Schools will have moved away from bag lunches in the classroom to having food served to them cafeteria style. This will allow us to provide more lunch options. Please know each day students have an option of the hot meal or a sandwich or a salad. Plus at all schools we have a salad bar that gives an inviting variety of fruits and vegetables. We are working hard to give kids a variety so they receive a meal they want to eat. Meals are still free for all students through the end of this school year. We want to say thank you for our food service staff that are working hard everyday to give students variety and listen to what students like and dislike. We may be limited by what USDA allows us to serve and what is available with the current food shortage but they are doing their best to make our kids smile everyday. Please take a minute to read an article written by a CHS student about school lunches.

Please take a moment to complete this survey to help us better understand how you prefer to communicate with Colton School District. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSQipPgoRecIxng4iO7uzA9MWfEMZp0gueK7TbtmcUywGoLw/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you for your time!

Letter from the Superintendent

Please join us April 5, 2022 for Coffee, Cookies and Chatting with Colton Administration. This meeting will be held at Colton High School Cafeteria.

SBAC 30 Day Notice https://5il.co/17beg

Update from Superintendent Kline regarding facemasks, quarantine and isolation. https://5il.co/16w3x

Please read this announcement from Superintendent Kline regarding an update about COVID-19 and face mask options. https://5il.co/16rt5

Colton School District is still in need of budget committee members, we currently have three vacancies, if you are interested please apply by 3/2/22. The Budget Committee in Colton is a group of 5 community volunteers who work together with the board each spring to help create the budget for the following school year. A member's term is 3 years and the committee will meet approximately 3-4 times, March through May. More information can be found at https://www.colton.k12.or.us/page/budget-committee.

The Colton School District Long Range Work Group is asking for your input to guide us in addressing deferred maintenance and plan for capital improvements to expand student learning opportunities. Please take time to complete this survey by February 28, 2022. https://forms.gle/gPaAqMjfiSnaEu8f8

Letter from Superintendent Kline on the latest regarding face masks indoors while in school settings.

UPDATE: Thursday 2/24/22, Colton Sch. Dist.: All schools and routes will be on snow routes this afternoon. Check snow routes for drop off times https://www.colton.k12.or.us/page/transportation

Today, Thursday 2/24/22, Colton School District is starting on time but middle/high school routes will be on snow routes. Information about snow routes can be found at https://www.colton.k12.or.us/page/transportation.

Today, February 22, 2022, Colton School District will be on a two hour delay, due to icy roads. Start times are as follows; Elementary 9:30, Middle and High 10:35.

**Corrected Link Below** The Colton School District Long Range Work Group is asking for your input to guide us in addressing deferred maintenance and plan for capital improvements to expand student learning opportunities. Please take time to complete this survey by February 28, 2022. https://forms.gle/gPaAqMjfiSnaEu8f8 More information can be found at www.colton.k12.or.us Thank you!

Important information related to COVID-19 and mandatory use of face masks indoors while in school settings.

Please join us at Colton Middle School tomorrow 1/26 at 9am to have a Coffee and Chat with the administration team.

Updated Information About Isolation and Quarantine for Covid View image for letter

Help in the decision making of Colton School District by becoming a Budget Committee Member. Currently we have multiple vacancies. The postings will close March 2. The Budget Committee in Colton is a group of 5 community volunteers who work together with the board each spring to help create the budget for the following school year. A member's term is 3 years and the committee will meet approximately 3-4 times, March through May. More information can be found at https://www.colton.k12.or.us/page/budget-committee

See the attached letter for an update from Colton School District on COVID-19 protocols. Let's do what we can to ensure our students can continue with in-person learning and to participate in sports. Please remember: While attending an indoor Colton School District athletic event please wear a properly fitted mask, sanitize upon arrival, and maintain social distancing. Anyone who has a fever, cough, shortness of breath or other significant symptoms of severe illness should not attend school or school activities until the symptoms cease. Thank you and Go Vikings!