Elk Hills School District is proud to announce that our Community Support Services Center is open and ready to help in any way we can! We can provide things like assistance with food, clothing, baby items, household items, shoes, items your student may need for Camp KEEP, and so much more! If you are in need of assistance please visit the following link: https://www.elkhills.k12.ca.us/page/social-services or reach out directly to Mrs. Cassandra or Mrs. Soto-Valencia. The Community Support Services Center is open to students, their families, and the community as a whole. If you know someone who may need assistance please direct them to our center. If you'd like to know more please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Cassandra McGowan, at 661-765-7431 or camcgowan@elkhills.org If you need assistance in Spanish please contact our School Social Worker, Griselda Soto-Valencia at 661-765-7431. We look forward to helping in any way we can!
Join us for boys Power League basketball tomorrow, January 28th, 2025 @ 3:30 p.m. as we go up against General Shafter on our brand new gym floor! Come support our Elks! Snack bar available, cash only. #WeAreELKS!
Today is the 100th Day of School and we have been having a lot fun! Students entered the campus to an awesome yard card and two balloon columns, during their lunch recess they recevied a bag of Welch's fruit snacks, and had the opportunity to take photos with their friends, favorite staff, or alone. Fun was had by all! Unfortunately, we did not achieve our goal of 100% attendance today, but had minimal absences and made it to 96%, so thank you to everyone for helping us get very close to our goal! We have 80 days of school left in the 24-25 school year. Let's end the year strong with a high attendance rate, good behavior, and an ever-evolving work ethic. We got this! WE ARE ELKS!
Girls Power League Basketball, tomorrow, January 23rd, 2025 @ 3:30 p.m.! Elk Hills vs. Maricopa @ Maricopa Unified School District. Come cheer on our Elks! 955 Stanislaus st. Maricopa, CA 93252.
Friday is the 100th day of school! Let's celebrate our 100th day with 100% attendance! There will be an amazing photo-op in the morning and after school, as well as a photo op for students during lunch. Students will also recieve a special treat after lunch for being here for this school-year milestone.
Join us tomorrow as our boys play Maricopa in basketball!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will no school this Monday, January 20th, 2025. School will resume Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Linnell, Academic Intervention Coordinator
My name is Kelsea Linnell and I am the Academic Intervention Coordinator for Elk Hills. My first job in education was working as an aide with special needs students, and I instantly knew that teaching was where my heart was. After ten years of teaching second grade, I made the move to Elk Hills where I taught third grade for five years, and I’ve spent the last four years working in our intervention program. I have always enjoyed working in small schools, and Elk Hills is so special because of how everyone works together to create a positive learning environment for our students. There’s such a sense of community and teamwork here, and I’m proud to be a part of it! In my spare time I love to travel, play games, read, and spend time with my family. I love going to trivia nights with my friends and watching Jeopardy with my husband. My goal for this year is to see our students continue to make growth in their foundational reading and math skills!
Elk Hills monthly Community Bingo Night is tonight! Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 5-6:30PM in the cafeteria! Join us for an evening of free fun and prizes, see you there!
Come cheer on our Elks as we go up against several other small schools during our annual Small Schools League 6th-8th Grade Basketball Tournament! The tournament will be held at Maricopa Unified School District located at 955 Stanislaus St. Maricopa, CA 93252. The tournament is this Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. A cash-only snack bar will be available, please see the fliers below for more information.
Our School Wide Spelling Bee will be Thursday, January 16, at 1:45pm. Our finalists in grades 4th-8th grades will be competing to move on to the regional bee. Parents of the finalists are welcome to attend the bee!
Elk Hills monthly Community Bingo Night is this week! Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 5-6:30PM in the cafeteria! Join us for an evening of free fun and prizes, see you there!
Good morning,
One of our bus drivers had to go home ill today. We are asking any parents that can help by picking up your students after school would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Join us for our monthly PTO meeting tomorrow, 1/1/4/25, from 3-4PM in the cafeteria! We will discuss upcoming events, fundriasing ideas, and more!
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Soto-Valencia, School Social Worker.
My name is Mrs. Soto, and I am a School Social Worker at Elk Hills, where I have been working for the past four years. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from CSUB and am currently working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. What I love most about my role is the opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships with students and their families.The sense of community here is truly special, and it allows me to collaborate closely with teachers and staff to create a nurturing and supportive environment. Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my family, attending my kids’ sporting events, or getting crafty! If I did not pursue a career in Social Work, I would have probably become a party planner. This school year, my goal is to strengthen relationships, and feel more connected to the school community.
Attention Elk Hills Parents & Guardians,
Beginning Tuesday, January 14, our students will take their winter benchmark tests in reading and math. It will be administered through NWEA. Please see the post below for helpful tips to provide the optimal testing experience for your student. We look forward to more academic growth as we progress through the year!
Come cheer on our Elks as we go up against several other small schools during our annual Small Schools League 6th-8th Grade Basketball Tournament! The tournament will be held at Maricopa Unified School District located at 955 Stanislaus St. Maricopa, CA 93252. The tournament is on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. A cash-only snack bar will be available, please see the fliers below for more information.
If you are in need of a new car seat please reach out to me or Mrs. Soto-Valencia! Thanks to First 5 Kern County we have two brand new, in the box, car seats ready for someone who needs one. Please call 661-765-7431 and ask to speak with Cassandra McGowan or Griselda Soto-Valencia, or email camcgowan@elkhills.org or grsoto@elkhills.org. If you need assistance with something else like extra food, baby supplies, clothing, shoes, or something else please reach out to one of us so we can help!
Dear Parents,
Elk Hills will be recognizing students earning Honor Roll, Principal's List, Perfect Attendance, Elk of the Month, and Spelling Bee Finalists at the First Semester Awards Assembly on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please see the following post for grade level assembly times. We look forward to recognizing our students' achievements!
Community Bingo Night will be held next week on Thursday, January 16th due to a scheduling conflict. I look forward to our first bingo night of the new year and apologize for the inconvenience!
