We are headed into a busy few weeks here at Shasta! This Friday is our much-anticipated Glow-Up School Dance—a great opportunity for our students to socialize and celebrate with one another! Following quickly on its heels, please remember that Fall Conferences will be taking place next week, offering an important opportunity to connect with teachers about your student's progress at the mid-point of the semester. Additionally, if your student is planning to play basketball this winter, sign-ups begin this week, so please check the message below.

Following last week’s announcement about Shasta Middle School closing, we know families may be feeling a range of emotions and have questions about next steps.

While it may be a necessary decision for our district, it still weighs heavy on all of us—students, staff, and the entire Shasta community, and we acknowledge the very real sense of loss and uncertainty this transition brings.

As our district continues to work through the logistics of this decision, please know that we are all deeply committed to a strong finish to this school year. Our students deserve our very best, and we intend to deliver on that promise until the last bell rings.

Throughout this transition, Bethel is committed to transparent and consistent communication with families. We encourage you to engage with the process. Within the next few weeks, there will be listening sessions scheduled for those impacted by this decision. These will be important opportunities to ask questions and raise concerns that can be addressed as we continue throughout this process. One question we know is top of mind for families is where students will attend next school year. Our district’s goal is to have boundary decisions made by early January and to share this crucial information with all families.

Please know that here at Shasta, our entire staff remains committed to our focus on strong academic and social-emotional outcomes for all students. We will continue to center students in our decision-making and find ongoing ways to celebrate and honor their achievements, our school's history, and the connections we have built. Our focus right now is on consistency, stability, and creating a memorable and positive learning environment. We will finish this final year as the strong, supportive, and successful Shasta community we have always been. Thank you for your partnership in this work and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.