Dear Whitethorn, Shelter Cove, Briceland, and Ettersburg communities,
Parents of children who will be 4 or 5 years old by September 1st are invited to learn more about enrolling in TK and Kindergarten at Whitethorn Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year!
Whitethorn Elementary School is welcoming interested families with students in any grade TK-6th to visit the campus at 16851 Briceland-Thorn Road any Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM for a meet-&-greet and assistance with registration. Registration paperwork is also available online at whitethorn.sohumusd.com under “Student Registration” and can be emailed to [email protected].
Whitethorn Elementary has served children living in the Upper Mattole Valley since 1894, with the current campus having been built in 1957 and now serving Briceland, Shelter Cove and Ettersburg as well. Whitethorn features an intimate classroom environment on a beautiful four acre clearing flanked by tall Redwoods and Douglas Fir near the banks of the Mattole River on historic Sinkyone land.
As part of the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, Whitethorn’s instructional team is made up of passionate, highly qualified teachers and support staff with a strong emphasis on individualized education, a strong sense of self, outdoor learning, and academic excellence. The school has invested in literacy support and all students have access to Chromebooks and up to date instructional materials. Enrichment offerings, often with guest educators, include Zumba, music, mask-making, survival skills, poetry, and more!
Whitethorn Elementary offers early drop off at 8:20 AM and a free afterschool program that runs until 6:00 PM. Safe and reliable bus and van transportation is available for students of all ages between Shelter Cove and Ettersburg Junction. The food service program offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch, as well as an afternoon snack and supper in the afterschool program.
Whitethorn Elementary is a school on the rise, building for an exciting future! This is your school. Come check us out and we can build our futures together.
Any inquiries or questions can be directed to 707-986-7420 or [email protected].