Hi Elk Hills Families!
We will be attending the Small Schools League swim day at McKittrick Elementary School on Wednesday, August 26 (TK-4th) and Friday, August 28 (5th-8th). This is an annual event that our students have so much fun attending! Elk Hills will provide a school lunch but there will also be a snack bar with items available for purchase! Please note that Wednesday, August 26 will still be an early dismissal day. We look forward to a great, fun-filled day!
3 days ago, Tiffany Touchstone
Swim Day Post TK-4th
5th-8th Grade Swim Day Post
Hello Elk families! I apologize for the delay in getting the breakfast and lunch menus posted, but you can view them by going to this link: https://www.elkhills.k12.ca.us/dining
4 days ago, Elk Hills School District

Hello Families!

Would you like to get involved with Elk Hills? We are holding a PTO meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. We would love for more of our families to be involved in the PTO! Learn more about how to get involved in campus activities, classroom projects, and school fundraisers. We hope to see you there!

5 days ago, Tiffany Touchstone
PTO Meeting Post English
PTO Meeting Spanish Post
Hello Families! We are so excited to welcome our Elks back to campus tomorrow morning! Please be aware that we have removed the bus stops at the Catholic Church and Urgent Care, and created a new bus stop at the Westside Believers Fellowship located at 101 CA-33 Taft, CA 93268. Please see the bus schedule below for times and please be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes early for both morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

Tomorrow is a minimum day with school being dismissed at 1:30PM, please ensure the timely pickup of your students from campus and bus stops.

From 12:30PM-1:30PM Bombshell Sweets will be on campus for students to make purcahses, if you'd like your student to be able to purchase something, please send cash in a ziploc bag with their name on it.

After school she will be available outside of campus for the community to make purchases.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning!
13 days ago, Elk Hills School District
Bus Schedule
Bombshell Sweets

Hello Elk Families! We hope you have all been enjoying your summer and have taken some time to relax and refresh! The 26-27 school year is quickly approaching: a back to school welcome letter, a Back to School Family Picnic flier, and the 26-27 master calendar have been mailed out to all currently enrolled familes, so please be on the lookout for that. Our annual Back to School Night Family Picnic will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Come enjoy a slice of pizza on us, tour the campus, meet your teacher, see your classroom, and reconnect with your favorite Elk Hills staff member! We are also happy to announce that we are partnering wiith Omni and Kern Family Health to bring a mobile clinic to the school during the Back to School Family Picnic for sports physicals and required vaccinations. You must have Medi-Cal or private insurance to be seen, however; there will also be Medi-Cal navigators on site to help you renew or enroll!
Our first day of school for the 26-27 school year will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, campus will open at 8:00AM and class starts promptly at 8:30AM. We look forward to seeing you all and hearing all about your summer adventures!

27 days ago, Elk Hills School District
Back to School Family Picnic: 8/7/26 5PM-7PM
Regreso a clases picnic familiar 8/7/26 5PM-7PM
The Elk Hills School District office is closed during the month of July. The office will reopen Monday, August 3, 2026. If you need assistance during the month of July, please email one of following people: Shane Pate: shpate@elkhills.org ,Tiffany Touchstone: titouchstone@elkhills.org, or Cassandra McGowan: camcgowan@elkhills.org. If you are interested in enrolling your student at Elk Hills, please fill out the Enrollment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/Zd83bcE7GiXk8Hex5
about 2 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Office is closed July 1-Aug 2. Campus will reopen on August 3, 2026. Please email Shane Pate shpate@elkhills.org, Tiffany Touchstone titouchstone@elkhills.org, or Cassandra McGowan camcgowan@elkhills.org if you need assistance during the month of July.
Distrito Escolar de Elk Hills el campus es cerrado durante el mes de julio. El campus reabrira sus puertas el lunes 3 de agosto de 2026. Si necesita ayuda, envie un corrrero electronico a alguna de laas siguientes personas: Shane Pate shpate@elkhills.org, Tiffany Touchstone titouchstone@elkhills.org, or Cassandra McGowan camcgowan@elkhills.org
Campus is closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth. Campus will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026. Enjoy your weekend! If you're interested in learning more about Juneteenth please visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth
2 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Did you know? Juneteenth is a holiday commenorating the emanciaption of those who had been enslaved in the United States. It started in Galveston, Texas and is now celebrated every year on June 19 across the United States.
Sabias? Juneteenth cnmemora la emancipacion de aquellos que habian sido esclavizados en los Estados Unidos. Se origino en Galveston, Texas y ahora se celebra anualmente el 19 junio en todo Estados Unidos.
Tony's Snow Time Snowie Bus will be parked in front of Elk Hills School at 1:15PM on Wednesday, June 17th for the community if you'd like to come make a purchase from him. Items start at $4 and go up to $10.
2 months ago, Elk Hills School District
snowie bus outside of Elk Hills School on 6/17/26 @ 1:15PM for the community to make purchases. Prices range from $4-$10.
El autobus de snoiw estara estacionado afuera de la escuela elk hills para la comunidad el miercoles 17 de Junio de 2026 a la 1:15PM. Los precios varian desde $4 por una raspada basica hasta $10 por opciones especiales.
Good Afternoon! Our first day of school for the 26-27 school year will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A bus schedule and information regarding our Back to School Family Picnic will be posted in the first week of August. Please note that the district office and the Elk Hills School campus will be closed 7/1/26-7/31/26, if you need information during this time you can email Mrs. Touchstone or Miss Pate. Be on the lookout in mid-July for correspondence from Mrs. Touchstone regarding other important information for the 26-27 school year. We hope you all have a restful, enjoyable break and we look forward to seeing all our students and families in the upcoming school year! See the calendar below for important dates and please plan vacations around scheduled days off so students do not miss important learning time.
2 months ago, Elk Hills School District
26-27 Academic Calendar
Looking for something fun to do with your kids this week? Head on over to the Tule Elk Reserve from 10AM-2PM on Friday, June 12th for Art in Parks Festival! The event is free, but a day-use fee does apply. The Tule Elk State Natural Reserve is located at 8653 Station Rd. Buttonwillow, CA 93206. See the flier for more information!
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Art in Parks Festival 6/12/26 10AM-2PM at the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve, 8653 Station Rd. Buttonwillow, CA 93206
We're LEVELING UP! Wear your favorite school-appropriate video game shirt to school tomorrow for the last day of the 25-26 school year!
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
It's time to Level Up! You're leveling up in life! Wear your favorite school appropriate video game shirt on the last day  of school!
Es hora de ¡Subir de Nivel! ¡Estas avanzando al siguiente nivel en la vida! ¡Usa Tu camiseta favorita de videojuego, apropiada para la escuela, el ultimo dia de clases!
I have 12 food bags available! Please call me directly at 661-550-1249, message me on here, or email me at camcgowan@elkhills.org if you would like one. First-come, first-served. I apologize, but I cannot deliver. Bags may be picked up starting Thursday, May 28th through Friday, June 5th (except weekends) until all bags are gone. One per household. If you need assistance in Spanish please contact Mrs. Soto-Valencia.
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Need a little extra food? Contact Cassandra McGowan: camcgowan@elkhills.org or 661-550-1249
Necesitas un poco de comida extra? Contacte a Griselda Soto-Valencia: grsoto@elkhills.org o 661-765-7431
Tomorrow, 5/27, our students will have a water day in the morning and an awards assembly in the afternoon. We will have a regular dismissal at 3:00pm. Please see the post for the snack bar menu that will be open during the water activities. Every student will receive a complimentary snow cone!
3 months ago, Tiffany Touchstone
Water day menu

It is not too late to sign up for summer camp! All incoming TK-8th students are welcome to sign up and join us for a DEEP DIVE into learning during the month of June! Students will be immersed in math, reading, art, and enrichment programs to help them stay above water as they get ready to swim into the next school year! Any students who do not miss more than two days of summer camp will be treated to a fun-filled day of learning at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on the last day of summer camp. Summer camp runs June 1-June 30 from 8:30AM-1:30PM. Breakfast and lunch provided. We will also have the after school program from 1:30PM-4:30PM. Transportation will be provided for summer camp students, but there is no transportation for students staying in the afterschool program. If you need a registration form, please contact the office at 661-765-7431.

3 months ago, Tiffany Touchstone
summer camp 6/1-6/30
campemento de verano 6/1-6/30
There is no school on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
no school 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day
No school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Elk Hills annual Water Day will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026! We will have a cash-only snack bar, please send money in a ziploc bag with the student's name written in permanent marker on the outside. Students must wear school-appropriate swim attire in order to participate. Please be sure to send a change of dry clothes, a towel, and sun screen. This will be a regular dismissal day, with school ending at 3PM.

Water Day Schedule:
TK-K: 9AM-10:15AM
3-5: 10:15AM-11:30AM
6-8: 11:30AM-12:45PM
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Water Day 5/27/26 TK-2: 9AM-10:15AM, 3-5: 10:15AM-11:30AM, 6-8: 11:30AM-12:45AM. Bring a towel, school-appropriate swim attire, and sun screen. Snack bar, cash-only. Regular dismissal at 3PM.
Dia del Aqua 5/27/26. TK-2: 9AM-10:15AM, 3-5: 10:15AM-11:30AM, 6-8: 11:30AM-12:45PM. Trae una toalla, protector solar y ropa de bano apropiada para la escuela! (sin trajes de bano de dos piezas!) Barra de snacks disponible! Solo effective, por favor. Salida rergular a las 3PM.
The last Community Bingo Night of the year is tonight @ 5PM! Join us in the cafeteria!
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Community Bingo Night tonight @ 5PM in the cafeteria!
Dear TK, K, and 1st Grade Parents,

This is just a reminder that tomorrow, May 21, our TK, Kinder, and 1st grade classes will be visiting The California Living Museum (CALM). Please ensure that your student wears comfortable ​shoes and brings a water bottle if possible! The students will be eating ​a school lunch (or their own ​packed lunch) at CALM. We look forward to a fun time!
3 months ago, Tiffany Touchstone
CALM English Post
CALM Spanish Post
Graduations for both our kindergarten and 8th grade classes are around the corner! We would love for you to join us as we celebrate the classes of 2026. The kindergarten graduation will be held at 9:00am and the 8th grade graduation will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 28 in the auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!
3 months ago, Tiffany Touchstone
8th Grade Graduation Post English
8th Grade Graduation Post Spanish
Kinder Graduation Post English
Kinder Graduation Post Spanish
Group Connection Event- Helping Your Child Thrive: Mental Health Starts at Home 5/18/26 @ 4PM
3 months ago, Elk Hills School District
Group Connection Event: Helping Your Child Thrive: Mental Health Starts at Home presented by Mrs. Soto, EHSD's school social worker. 5/18/26 @ 4PM.  Meeting via Zoom, meeting ID 567 403 4846, passcode zNXV3s
Conexion de Grupo: Ayudando a su Hijo/a a Prrosperar: La Salud Mental Comienza en Casa. Presentado por Mrs. Soto, Trabajadora Social de EHSD. 5/18/26 @ 4PM. Reunion en Zoom, Identification de reunion 567 403 4846, Contrasena zNXV3s