Dear Elk Hills Families,
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! As we move through the beginning of the school year you might hear your child talk about their mentor, this is because Elk Hills School District established a schoolwide mentorship program during the 2020-21 school year. Our mentorship program matches all staff members with a small group of student mentees in order to give all of our students an extra person of support while at school. Mentors typically have a small group of 5-8 mentees with whom they meet for 30 minutes on the last school Wednesday of every month for a group activity. Your child’s mentor serves as a cheerleader for all of their accomplishments, big or small, but mentors can also be on the lookout for signs of distress in your child and guide them to the proper channel of support.
Studies have shown that children who have a mentor are less likely to drop out of high school, less likely to use drugs and/or alcohol, and have higher self-esteem. Our first Meet & Greet will be at the end of September, please be sure to talk to your child about his or her mentor and encourage your student to speak with their mentor if they are ever having an issue at school. Encourage your child to attend school on the days we have our Mentorship Meet & Greets, and if your child is not connecting with his or her mentor please be sure to have them speak to Mrs. Cassandra about it. We want to ensure that our students feel comfortable with their mentors!
If you ever have any questions, would like more information, or have a general comment about the mentorship program please email our Community Engagement Coordinator, Cassandra McGowan, at cacmgowan@elkhills.org.
Looking forward to an amazing 2022-23 school year!
Parents if you have not completed your students online first day packet we need you to do so as soon as possible. All of these forms are state mandated forms that we have to update yearly. I have attached the instructions if you need them. If you are having difficulty please contact the school office. Thank you
Extended Learning Opportunity Program will be starting soon. The forms are going home today with students.
Don't forget to fill out and turn in your permission slip for Big Smiles if you want your child seen by the dentist! Or sign up online by going to www.MySchoolDentist.com If you have questions please call Cassandra McGowan at 661-765-7431 x160 or email camcgowan@elkhills.org
Reminder:
Today is a minimum day. School gets out at 1:30PM.
Thank you
Parents we will be sending home Household Income Data Collection Forms today. These forms are for our schools funding. We ask that each family complete one form and return it to the school by Friday to be entered into the $50 Albertsons gift card drawing.
Parents:
We are not having our Open House this evening. If you have any questions you may contact the school office.
Thank you
Parents if you have not completed your students online first day packet we need you to do so as soon as possible. I have attached the instructions if you need them.
Thank you
Reminder that today is a minimum day. School gets out at 1:30PM. A bus schedule is attached. Thank you
Big Smiles is coming to Elk Hills! Please be on the look out for permission slips over the next few days to sign your student up to be seen by the dentist on campus. You can also scan the QR Code to sign up online. Please call Cassandra McGowan at 661-765-7431 x160 for more info!
All buses are running this afternoon. So sorry for the inconvenience,
Dear Parents,
We hope everyone had a wonderful first day of school! We were just notified that bus 4 has a mechanical problem and cannot run the morning route tomorrow, August 16. Please note that Ford City and Palm Farm riders will need to be brought to school tomorrow morning. We should have the bus running by the afternoon route. All other routes will be picked up by Mrs. Mickelberry in the morning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Parents if you have not completed your students First Day Packet online please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions feel free to contact the office. Thank you
Our new app is now up and running for Apple and Android users! Search Elk Hills School District in your app store to download our app to stay up to date on everything happening at Elk Hills.
Tomorrow marks our first day of the 2022-23 school year for Elk Hills School District! School begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. We can’t wait to see all of our Elks!
Elk Hills School District has its own app! Please go to your app store and search: Elk Hills School District and download the app. We will no longer be using ClassTag. You can find breakfast and lunch menus, bus schedules, upcoming events, and more!
Here is our 2022-23 Yearly Calendar
2022-23 Bus Schedule
Today is the day! Elk Hills School District's 2022-23 Back to School Night! The campus will be open from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Come meet our staff, tour the campus, learn about the services we offer to our students, and enjoy a FREE hot dog dinner! Please sign in at the table at the front gate to receive a ticket for your dinner. We can't wait to spend the evening with you all!
Good Morning Elk Hills family and friends! Just a reminder that the first day of school is Monday, August 15th at 8:30 a.m.!
Also, don't forget that we are hosting our Back to School night on Friday, August 12th from 5 p.m.-7p.m.! Come meet the staff, learn about the services we offer our students, and enjoy a FREE hot dog dinner complete with hot dog, chips, and water. We can't wait to see you all there!