Principal's Update
May 21, 2026
Moving to the Middle
If you are a little nervous about moving on to middle school, this is the class for you. Together we will erase your fears regarding lockers, transitioning between classes, organization, and the new responsibilities that come with being a new middle schooler. You will have the opportunity to meet classmates from other elementary schools, tour the campus, and more. We will have a great time and are excited to have you join us! This 4-day class is for incoming 6th graders only.
Location: Sherwood Middle School
Cost: $85 - Limited needs-based scholarships are available
More Info linked here (Spanish version here)
Contact Sherwood’s Summer Coordinator, Nanci Stauffer nstauffer@sherwood.k12.or.us or
503.825.5015 for scholarship information or other questions.
Registration opens early May. Please visit the Sherwood School District website:
https://sherwood.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-and-learning/sherwood-summer-enrichment/
Library Books Due Friday
All Ridges Library books are due by Friday, May 22.
If you receive a notice that your child has books checked out, please remind them to return all items by this date.
If any books are lost or damaged, please contact Mrs. Hansen at lhansen@sherwood.k12.or.us or call 503-825-5709 so a replacement fee can be added to your ParentVUE account. Fees can be paid online through the ParentVUE app, or in person at the school office using cash (exact amount only) or check.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for helping us ensure all library materials are returned on time!
Kindergarten Newsletter
We are excited to welcome our new kindergarten students in the fall and have created a newsletter specifically for our incoming kindergarten families. If you will have a kindergarten student in the fall, please be sure to check out the newsletter linked here. Feel free to share the newsletter link with anyone else you think might be interested. We will also send a separate email to all registered kindergarten families later this week.
We are excited to offer a 2025-2026 yearbook with the help of a parent volunteer and TreeRing! You can download the TreeRing app to your phone or create an account using the school’s passcode. Linked here are directions for ordering your yearbook. Orders will be open through June. All purchased yearbooks will ship directly to your home in July.
Below you will also find links to everything you need to know about the yearbook.
Order Your 2026-2027 Back-to-School Supplies Today!
We are offering a school supply kit program again this year, so there’s no need to head to the store. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class, and all supply kits will be on student desks for our Open House supply drop off at the end of August. Get your Back to School shopping taken care of with one easy kit!
Simply place your order by clicking Order online at ShopTTkits
Enter our school’s account number: 22627
Online orders are due by Friday, June 19th.
Questions? Contact: nkay@sherwood.k12.or.us
If your family prefers to purchase supplies on your own, supply lists for next year can be found linked here (Spanish version here). If you need support with purchasing school supplies, please reach out to Ursula Pinto in our SHARE Center at upinto@sherwood.k12.or.us and she will schedule a time for you in August to come pick up supplies.
In addition, if you are looking for the calendar for the current 25-26 school year, that can be found on the district calendar webpage linked here.
Our amazing PAC has listed all of our Ridges staff favorites on their website. If you are looking for a staff member's birthdate, favorite treat, coffee drink, snack or classroom wish list, you can find them by clicking here! Thank you PAC for taking such great care of our staff, we appreciate you!
The SHARE Center is here to support families as needs arise throughout the year! They have lots of clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies -- all ages and sizes!! Click on the link here to learn more about the resources they provide.
For an appointment at the SHARE Center, please contact:
Katie Bouska kbouska@sherwood.k12.or.us or Ursula Pinto at upinto@sherwood.k12.or.us
You are also welcome to call the SHARE center at (503)825-5087
Get cleared to Volunteer! If you are interested in volunteering in the classroom, field trips, or at a school event, please complete the following 3 steps so you can get cleared to volunteer.
Steps to volunteer:
1. Create a Helpcounter account or verify that your account is up to date. If creating a new account, please create a new username and then when you are a bit further in the process and it tells you your email address is not on file, please click the blue link that states "New Volunteer Application to Ridges Elementary." Link: HelpCounter Administrative Area (helpcounterweb.com)
2. Submit a background check (can take up to 2 weeks) Volunteer Opportunities - Sherwood School District
3. Email us at ridgesvolunteers@gmail.com and let us know you have completed all the steps, so we can let the office know to look for your name on the background check list as we do not have access to it.
You will get an email when we have been notified you have been cleared to volunteer.
Miranda M. Johnson
Email: mmjohnson@sherwood.k12.or.us
Website: https://re.sherwood.k12.or.us/
Location: 21472 Southwest Copper Terrace, Sherwood, OR, USA
Phone: 503-825-5700