Shady Cove School Newsletter
November 2026
Dates to Remember
- 11/2 PTO Butterbraids Fundraiser Nov 2-15th
- 11/2 PTO Meeting 6pm
- 11/10 Lifetouch Retakes
- 11/11 No School Veterans Day
- 11/13 End of first 9 weeks
- 11/16 No School Teacher Work Day
- 11/23-25 No School Parent/ Teacher Conferences
- 11/26-27 No School Thanksgiving
- 12/21-1/1 No School Holiday Break
- 1/4 School Resumes
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Reporting Student Absences
Click on the bus for a video message from Transportation
New 26/27 school year info
EPSD9 2026-27 Parent Calendar
The 2026–27 EPSD9 Parent Calendar is now available! This calendar includes important dates for the upcoming school year, helping you plan ahead for holidays, conferences, and key events across the district.
Registration is OPEN for the 2026–27 school year!
Registration is OPEN for the 2026–27 school year!
Now’s the time to get your student set up for success. Whether you’re a new family or returning, completing registration early helps ensure a smooth start to the year.
For the best experience, please register on a computer or tablet instead of a phone, and be sure to select the 2026–27 school year in ParentVUE.
Additional information can be found on our registration webpage.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Classroom parties and field trips are starting to pop up, as well as, parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom on a regular basis. ONLY those that have applied and have been approved through our district volunteer process will be allowed to participate in volunteering. This process is for the safety of all of our scholars.
Anyone may apply to become a volunteer. Before taking part in a volunteer activity, applicants must complete a criminal background check.
If you would like to become a volunteer please apply online by clicking here.
Volunteer Information/Expectations:
To access the Volunteer Information on our District Website, CLICK Here
iPad Protection Plan
iPad Protection Plan is $25 per student. It may be paid through ParentVue or by sending check or cash to school with your scholar. We highly recommend this insurance. You never know when an accident is going to happen. If you have not paid the insurance then you will be responsible for the cost to fix or replace the iPad.
IPad Protection is an annual fee. If you had the iPad Protection Plan for the 2024-25 school year it is still effective until September 2, 2025. During the 2025-26 school year, EPSD9 will continue to offer an optional iPad Protection Plan to students and families. The annual iPad Protection Plan will be effective from September 2, 2025-September 1, 2026. The cost for the Protection Plan is $25.00. Without this Protection Plan, students will be responsible for all repair or replacement costs. If your student did not have the iPad Protection Plan for the 2024-25 school year, students will need to bring their iPad to the office to verify the condition of the iPad prior to acceptance of your Protection Plan payment. Please click on this link for more information on iPad Protection Plan.
Free Tutoring
This is not sponsored by EPSD9 but we didn't want our community to miss out:
One of Jackson County Library Services' databases Brainfuse HelpNow. This is a truly beneficial resource for students throughout their educational career as it provides free tutors online daily with both English and Spanish speaking instructors, a writing lab for constructive feedback on assignments within 24 hours, college entrance exam/GED/US citizenship test prep, FASFA assistance, and more. Here is a direct link to the website: https://remote_jacksonhn_or.svc.brainfuse.com
If you have any question you may reach out to Bella Silva, Education Services Specialist at Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6420, jcls.org
Personal Electronic Devices
As we continue the 2025-26 school year, we would like to review the Eagle Point School District 9’s expectations for student use of Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) during the school day. EPSD9 is expanding on its policies from last year to include a cohesive PED expectation District-Wide. This is in accordance with Executive Order No. 25-09 issued by the Governor.
The purpose of this statewide order is to create focused, distraction-free learning environments where students can thrive. Research continues to highlight the negative impact that personal electronic devices and social media use have on student well-being and learning. This Executive Order, along with this Guidance from the Oregon Department of Education, urges school districts to establish rules that protect instructional time and support student mental health.
In EPSD9, the expectation is about creating space for thinking, learning, and partnership between students, families, and educators. We understand that changes like this may feel significant, especially in a world where devices are deeply integrated into daily life.
What is a PED?
Any portable, electronically powered device that is capable of making and receiving calls and text messages and accessing the internet independently from the school’s network infrastructure. This does not include a laptop computer or other device required to support academic activities (i.e., school-issued iPads). This includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, smartphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earbuds and headphones, and other internet-capable electronic devices.
What This Means for Students In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order and out of respect for the learning environment:
While on campus, PEDs must be turned off and stored in a locker or backpack from the start-of-day bell until the end-of-day bell.
PEDs may not be stored on your person (excluding backpacks) during the school day.
Parents/guardians who need to contact a student during the school day should call the school office to leave a message.
Exceptions will be made for students with documented medical needs, lEPs, 504 plans, or other approved accommodations.
Schools will address violations through progressive interventions that do not remove students from instructional time.
The phrase “Off and Away During the School Day” will be consistently communicated District-Wide, to help students and staff remember this expectation and to stay unified. This initiative is about connection and well-being. We believe that by working together - students, families, educators, and our broader community—we can make this space real and meaningful.
Students who violate this regulation are subject to:
Verbal warning and redirection (first week of school only)
Student loses PED for the day; pick up in the main office after school day.
Student loses PED for the day and gets two days of lunch detention. Parent will be notified. Parents will pick up PED in the main office after school day.
Student loses PED for the day, three days of lunch detention, parent/guardian must pick up PED after school day, sign PED Contract.
Referred for Defiance (See Discipline Matrix ).
Note: Disciplinary measures specific to PED violations shall not result in lost instructional time.
Our goal is to ensure consistency, clarity, and care in implementation. Thank you for your support as we move forward together.
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