TRAILS Outdoor School

Get ready for the 13th Annual Monster Dash Run for Education! This year’s race is back in Lithia Park on Saturday, October 30th, or you can sign up to run the race virtually from anywhere October 22nd – 31st. 1-mile Fun Run/Walk 5k Run/Walk 10k Run Walk, run or zombie stroll for this annual family-fun event that supports grants in Ashland public schools. This one-of-a-kind race is presented by Lithia 4 Kids, the Ashland Kiwanis Club, and the Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF). This year the in-person races at Lithia Park will be modified for COVID safety, with mask requirements, staggered race-wave start times and locations, and limited numbers per race to allow for social distancing. All racers receive finisher’s medals, plus fun-filled race packets and giveaways for youth 18 and under! Register NOW for early-bird pricing for adults (thru Oct 13…kids are always $10) and before the race time you want fills up. Go to www.AshlandMonsterDash.com to sign up the whole family and get more info about this year’s race, online contests, silent auction and prizes!

A year ago, we all experienced and witnessed how wide-spread community service can unite, mend, and restore hope. An ASD parent has initiated an inspiring and uplifting effort to make September 8 a day of community connection and care. Please join in this effort and make this day and many more full of gestures of kindness that ripple across our community and beyond.

The build back, after selective demolition, of the John Muir Outdoor School is progressing quickly. The curved wall framing at the new administrative office has begun and will feature a wood wall. This new entrance and administration wing, will provide John Muir Outdoor School with a clear entry point, at the south parking lot and central administrative office. Soderstrom Architects Ltd., Arkitek: Design & Architecture, Adroit Construction Co.

Back to School Fall 2021 Ashland School District plans to fully reopen schools to full-day, five-day, in-person learning this fall. We maintain this expectation today based on the Oregon Department of Education announcement of the Resiliency Framework for the 2021-2022 school year and recent changes in guidance. There are always many details to opening school in the fall, and this year those details will include things like COVID-19 safety measures. We of course will continue to partner with Jackson County Public Health and will keep families updated as we finalize those details over the summer.

iReady Summer Access All students have access to iReady until August 20. iReady is an online program in Math and Reading that tailors a "path" for your child based on the diagnostic assessment we took in the Spring. 30 minutes/per week of iReady is recommended to help close any gaps students may have in their knowledge and skills. It also provides above grade level practice for those who need it. Many students found this program fun and engaging. To access iReady over the summer, visit https://clever.com/in/ashland. Your child's username and password from Canvas should log them in.