Shoreline Unified School District

The Shoreline Unified Board of Trustees has selected Matt Dunkle to serve as Interim Superintendent for the 2025–26 school year. Matt Dunkle is a seasoned educator and district leader with over 20 years of experience, having served as Superintendent of Forestville Union, Secondary Director at Santa Rosa City Schools, and Principal of El Molino High School. His early work at the California Department of Education and in Washington, D.C. focused on equity, charter oversight, and strategic funding. Known for student-centered leadership and collaboration, Mr. Dunkle has led initiatives in school safety, academic achievement, and staff development. He holds degrees from The George Washington University and Case Western Reserve University, along with credentials from Sonoma State. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mr. Dunkle now lives in Sonoma County and enjoys spending time with his sons, Jack and Max. He also enjoys reading, live music, skiing, and time at the beach. His contract as full-time Interim Superintendent was approved at the regular Board meeting on June 17th, 2025, and we are excited to work with him in the year ahead to ensure Shoreline Unified remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students and families. The SUSD Board of Trustees will begin their search to fill the long-term superintendent position later this fall with the goal of having a new leader in place for the 2026-27 school year. The board is prioritizing a search process that will include multiple ways for students, staff, families, and community members to share what qualities and priorities matter most in our next superintendent. We will share more about the process and the community input opportunities once everything is finalized this fall. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we take this important next step together

All SUSD schools will be on a minimum-day schedule from June 3 to June 5. Our last day of school is June 5, 2025. We wish our students and staff a restful and joyful summer break! We look forward to welcoming our community back on August 13, 2025, for the first day of the new school year.

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school on Monday, May 26, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Let us take this time to honor and remember all who have served and sacrificed for our country.

All SUSD schools will be in session tomorrow, Friday, May 23, 2025. This date serves as our second emergency make-up day, replacing February 5, 2025, when schools were closed due to severe weather. We look forward to seeing all students and staff on campus!

We invite you to join us in discussing this year’s progress on our 3-year district goals at our virtual LCAP Town Hall on Tuesday, May 6th from 6-7:30pm. We want your input in three specific areas: ACADEMICS & INSTRUCTION: We’ll discuss questions such as “what are 2-3 things that your child/students need to best support their ongoing academic growth?” ENGAGEMENT: We’ll discuss questions such as “what helps support your participation within your school and in the district overall?” STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS: We’ll discuss questions such as “what programs have worked to support your students this year, and what do we need to add or expand?” Meeting ID: 828 5732 8265 - Passcode: 885329

Shoreline Unified School District will be on Spring Break from April 7 - April 11. We hope all students and staff have a restful and enjoyable break! Classes will resume on Monday, April 14.

School will be in session at ALL SUSD schools on April 4, 2025. This date is our first emergency makeup day on the school calendar, replacing February 4, 2025, when classes were canceled due to weather. All staff and students are expected to be on site.

Shoreline Unified has an exciting new opportunity to join our team! Visit www.edjoin.org/shorelineunified to apply.

As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, March 17th for all SUSD students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 18th. Enjoy this extra time with your student(s) at home—we look forward to welcoming them back on Tuesday! Thank you!

SUSD School Status Update: ALL Shoreline Schools remain closed for Wednesday, February 5th Dear Shoreline Community, Unfortunately, flooding continues to make many of our routes to school impassable, and as a result we must keep schools closed today, Wednesday February 5th. With the change in weather, we anticipate the flood waters will recede enough throughout the day to allow safe passage and a return to school tomorrow. We will update you this evening on the status for school tomorrow, Thursday February 6th. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please take care. In community, Adam Jennings Superintendent

Dear Shoreline Community, Based on the current road conditions, and the weather and tide forecast for the school day, we are CLOSING all Shoreline schools and CANCELLING all special education bus routes for Tuesday, February 4th. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. We will make this day up during our first emergency closure make up day on Friday, April 4th. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day, and will update you by 6pm this evening about the status for school tomorrow. At this time we anticipate reopening schools tomorrow. Thank you for you support, and we hope that you stay safe and dry. Adam Jennings Superintendent Shoreline Unified School District

Join us on our second Community Conversation to discuss expanding Youth Center services to Tomales High School and Tomales Elementary School! Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 Dinner @ 5:30 pm Tomales Town Hall 27150 Main St. Tomales, CA 94971 Your voice matters—join us as we work together to make this vision a reality!

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be no school on Monday, January 20th, as we celebrate MLK Day. Let’s take this time to reflect on his vision of equality, justice, and hope for a better future. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21.

This week, Tomales High School will take the spotlight in a special feature on NFL Films Presents! Tune in to catch the inspiring story of our school and community: 📅 Premiere Date: Wednesday, January 15th ⏰ Time: 8 PM PT 📺 Channel: FS1 The episode will also re-air on NFL Network and will be shared on social media and YouTube later in the week. Stay tuned for updates and links to watch online! Huge thanks to NFL Films for capturing the beauty of our region and the spirit of our community. Let’s celebrate this special moment together!

Welcome Back! We hope everyone had a joyful Winter break. We are excited to see all students and staff back in school on Wednesday, January 8th, to kick off the second semester recharged and ready to learn. Our certificated staff will be hard at work tomorrow, January 7th, preparing to welcome our students into their classrooms.

The Marin County Public Defender Office and WMCS, through Abriendo Caminos Program, will bring to Point Reyes and Tomales "Know Your Rights" workshops in Spanish. *Point Reyes, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. 6-7:30PM. Presbyterian Church, 11445 CA-1. *Tomales, Wednesday, January 15 2025. 6-7:30PM. Tomales Elementary School Family Center.

Winter break for students will be from Monday, December 23rd to Tuesday, January 7th. January 7th is a non-student day with certificated staff on site. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8th. We wish all of our students, families, and staff a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and time with loved ones. Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in school in the new year!

From December 18th to December 20th, we will follow a minimum-day schedule, with all sites ending classes at 12:30 PM. Please note that December 18th will not follow our usual early release schedule, and early release programming will not be available. December 20th is our last day of class before the winter break, so let’s make the most of it and finish up the semester on a high note! We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and we’ll see you all back in the new year!

On behalf of the Tomales High School Site Council, we extend a big THANK YOU to our generous donors for the Fall Feast at Tomales High School! Appetizers: Cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery, Valley Ford Estero Gold, and Point Reyes Farmstead; oysters from Tomales Bay Oyster Company; sausages from Willowside Meats. Main Course: Potatoes from Oliver’s Market with Straus butter; pozole made with Stemple Creek Pork by Heidi Koenig and Kirsten Sheehan; salad with walnuts and dried fruit from Catherine King. Dessert: Straus vanilla ice cream with butterscotch topping made from Straus butter. We truly appreciate your support in making this event a success—thank you!

Attention all prospective students & families, Join us Thursday, November 14th from 6-7:30pm for a Preview Night at Tomales High School! This event is to showcase what THS has to offer for our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Tomales High School is a small, rural high school with an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio, located 20 minutes outside of Petaluma and Rohnert Park, and 25 minutes outside of Sebastopol in the town of Tomales. We welcome interdistrict transfers and are ready to support families with the process. The evening will start with a brief welcome by our Principal from 6pm -6:10pm in the Auditorium (signs and students will direct you). The rest of the evening will give families the opportunity to explore our campus and visit with teachers and staff, parent and student clubs, athletics, and counseling and student services. Guided tours will also be available. It's also our boys and girls basketball team's opening night in the gym! Please contact Tomales High School at 707-878-2286 with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!