Welcome Back 2026-27!
Welcome Back, Golden Sierra Families!
2026–27 School Year
Welcome back to Golden Sierra Jr./Sr. High School!
We hope your family had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. A new school year brings new opportunities, friendships, and experiences, and we are excited to welcome students back to campus.
Our staff has been working throughout the summer to prepare for a successful year. The office team has been enrolling students and developing schedules, our custodial and maintenance staff have prepared the campus, and our teachers are planning engaging learning experiences.
We look forward to another great year together.
Important Dates
Friday, August 7
Student schedules available in Aeries
Tuesday, August 11
New Student Orientation and BBQ
Thursday, August 13
Schedule Pick-Up in the MP Room
First Day of School
Monday, August 31
RTI Schedule Begins
Bell Schedule Information
First Day of School
Thursday, August 13
Students will follow the No RTI Bell Schedule.
RTI Schedule Begins
Monday, August 31
Beginning August 31, students will follow the regular schedule that includes RTI.
Staff Updates
We would like to recognize the following staff members who have retired or moved on to new opportunities:
Mr. Jones — Mathematics
Ms. Nordquist — English Language Arts and Yearbook
Mr. Cruces — Social Studies
Mr. Medley — Special Education; now serving at Georgetown Elementary
Mrs. Spencer — Mathematics; retired
A very special congratulations goes to Mrs. Stacey Spencer on her retirement after 28 years in education, including 24 years serving the students of Golden Sierra. Stacey has been the consummate math teacher, never giving up on students and always finding another way to help them succeed. Beyond the classroom, she expanded the horizons of countless students through Travel Club, creating life-changing experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Her passion for teaching, her unwavering support of students, and her commitment to helping young people see the world have left a legacy that will continue long after her retirement. We thank Stacey for everything she has given to Golden Sierra and wish her many wonderful adventures in this next chapter.
We will also greatly miss Judy Bailey, who retired after 24 years of district service. Judy was much more than the face and voice of Golden Sierra; she was a trusted colleague, friend, and steady presence for students, families, and staff. Her kindness, knowledge, and willingness to help everyone will be deeply missed.
Welcome to Golden Sierra
We are excited to welcome the following new staff members:
Mr. Jesse MacDonald — Mathematics
Mr. Bert Wells — Mathematics
Mrs. Reynolds — Social Studies
Mrs. Grassman — Special Education
Sarah Quigg — Front Office
Please help us welcome them to the Golden Sierra community.
Student Schedules
Student schedules will be available through Aeries beginning Friday, August 7.
Families should review schedules before the first day of school. Questions about schedules may be directed to the counseling office.
New Student Orientation and BBQ
New students and their families are invited to attend our orientation and BBQ on:
Tuesday, August 11
Students will have an opportunity to:
Tour the campus
Meet staff members
Learn about school expectations
Ask questions
Connect with other new students
Additional details will be shared from Mrs. Harvey.
Schedule Pick-Up
Schedule pick-up will take place on:
Thursday, August 13
Location: MP Room
Students will also begin classes that day.
Cell Phone Expectations
Golden Sierra will continue using Yondr pouches to support focused and productive learning environments.
Students are expected to:
Bring their assigned Yondr pouch every day
Arrive with the pouch unlocked
Secure phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and similar devices during the instructional day
Follow staff directions related to electronic devices
Thank you for helping us maintain classrooms where students can focus, participate, and learn.
First Day of School Schedule
Helpful Resources
A Message from the Principal
Golden Sierra is a special place because of the relationships among our students, staff, families, and community.
We remain committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and academically challenging environment where every student feels connected and supported.
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. We are excited to begin the 2026–27 school year together.
Go Grizzlies!
Ron Morris
Principal
Golden Sierra Jr./Sr. High School