Semitropic Elementary School District

Almost time new and returning Wildcats! We are so excited to see you! Save the date Tuesday, August 5th, is our Back to School Night at 6:00 p.m. we hope you can make it!

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆 Semitropic campus is closed 7/4/25 in observance of Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday!

Parents,

We want your feedback! Right now the dress code is:

Students may wear the following items:

Bottoms:
1. Khaki shorts, pants, or skirts.
2. Navy blue or white shorts, pants, or skirts.
3. Navy blue or white tights.

Shirts:
1. White or navy blue polo shirt.
2. White or navy blue button-down shirt.
3. Wildcats T-shirt or sweatshirt.
4. Undershirts must also be white or navy blue and free from any logo or inappropriate message.

** We would like to expand the term "Wildcats T-shirt or sweatshirt" so that we may include another option than just a Wildcat sweatshirt. We would like to add the words and make the guidelines read "Wildcat T-shirt or Navy Blue or Khaki Color Sweatshirt free from any logo (larger than 2 inches x 2 inches) or inappropriate message."

If you have any feedback, please text 559-759-6127. Deadline is July 3, 2026. Thank you!

Class of 2025! You did it!

2025-2026 School Supply List

Summer Camp Enrollment is happening now! Summer Camp start June 2nd and ends June 27th. Please call the front office or pick up an application today!

Dear Parents and Guardians, Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6–10), and it's a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible work our teachers do every day! Attached are some simple suggestions for ways you and your child can show appreciation and make our teachers feel special. Thank you for helping us honor the amazing educators who support and inspire our students all year long!

🎉 Huge shoutout to our amazing Student Council! 👏 Your dedication, creativity, and leadership have made such a positive impact on our school community. From organizing events to voicing student concerns, you continue to inspire us all. Keep up the incredible work — we’re so proud of you! 💪✨ #StudentCouncil #LeadershipInAction #ProudCommunity

📢 The **2025–2026 School Calendar** is officially approved! 🎉 We’re looking forward to another great year ahead. The calendar includes all key dates and holidays — be sure to check it out and start planning! #SchoolCalendar #Approved #25to26SchoolYear

Reminder! Color Run is this Friday, April 11th! Please pre-register for quicker entrance to the school if you plan on attending. Click this link https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/5060 Student Color Run shirts will be sent home tomorrow. We now are sold out or limited in sizes for the extra shirts purchased. Backpacks stay at home on Friday. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. ELOP is closed due to water shut off after school.

Final review and adoption of the SELPA-wide Annual Budget and Service Plans for the 2025-26 school year.

Hello Wildcat Families! I hope you and your family members are doing well. We are writing on behalf of the West Kern Consortium. You were selected to participate in this survey process because you are a parent of a student who is attending Semitropic School District, which is a part of the WKC. The goal of today’s survey is to gather feedback from parents regarding their experiences with the school, school climate, and to inform program planning and improvement moving forward. The results of this survey will be useful in helping the WKC districts to improve programming in order to improve behavioral outcomes and learning conditions for all students. A few things that you should know about your rights in this study: Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You do not have to take this survey. You have the right to change your mind and leave the survey at any time You do not waive any of your legal rights by consenting to this survey. Parents: Please click here for the survey https://westedk12enterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Y3GfqBW7AhAzEa Please reach out to Wendy Castañeda-Leal at wcastanedaleal@semitropicschool.org, should you have any questions about this survey. Thank you for your time.

Check out this information from the West Kern Consortium! Semitropic is part of this consortium that collaborates with other small school district like us! Together we are strong and bring resources like a School Social Worker and Community School Coordinator to our families and students! Check out our West Kern Consortium (WKC) video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQf5tMHNqfE

Hello, Please take a moment to fill out this survey and help Semitropic gather feedback on your experiences on the school, school climate and improvement plans. https://westedk12enterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Y3GfqBW7AhAzEa

Hello Wildcat Families, We want to inform you that we are currently short a driver for Route 22 for the remainder of the school year. At this time, we have four staff members in the process of obtaining their CDL, and we are hopeful they will pass their exams soon, as it is a lengthy process. In the meantime, Ms. Nevarez will be covering the route as follows: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: Ms. Nevarez will drive both morning and afternoon routes. Wednesday and Friday: Ms. Nevarez will drive the morning route, and we will follow Plan B for the afternoon.

Good morning, Semitropic families! This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday! ¡Buenos días, familias de Semitropic! Este es un recordatorio de que mañana no hay clases. ¡Nos vemos el martes!

Hello everyone, We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to a shortage of bus drivers, we will need to switch to Plan B. Below are the updated times. Only for Route 22! If you have any questions, please feel free to call the front office. Thank you for your understanding! Hola a todos, Disculpen las molestias. Debido a la falta de un conductor de autobús, tendremos que cambiar al Plan B. A continuación, están los horarios actualizados. ¡Sólo para Ruta 22! Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en llamar a la oficina. Gracias por su comprensión.

Good afternoon, Semitropic families! This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday! ¡Buenas tardes, familias de Semitropic! Este es un recordatorio de que mañana no hay clases. ¡Nos vemos el martes!

Dear Parents and Guardians of 3rd Grade Students, January 31, 2025 We hope you are doing well. We are writing to inform you of an important change that will affect your child’s 3rd-grade class for the remainder of the school year. Due to a staffing transition, we will be combining the 3rd-grade class with the 4th-grade class. This means your child’s class will be taught as a 3rd/4th-grade combination class. Mrs. Fields, who is an experienced and familiar educator to many of our students, will be teaching the combined class. We are confident that Mrs. Fields’ leadership and dedication will provide a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. She will work closely with both 3rd and 4th graders to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met. This change comes in light of Mr. Wolff’s resignation from his position as the 8th-grade teacher. As a result, Mrs. Sabala will be transitioning to the 8th-grade classroom next month. While we know this shift may raise some questions, we want to reassure you that we are committed to providing a smooth transition and maintaining a high standard of education for your child. We understand that combining grades may feel like a significant change, but we believe it will create valuable opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth for all students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office. We are here to support you and your child through this transition. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We had a fun filled first Saturday school! Students had some one on one reading and math support. Lego challenges, painting and played sports. They really enjoyed themselves and want to know when the next Saturday school is!