Dear North Bend Staff,

Parents/Guardians and Partner Groups, I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy the time with your friends and families. During this time of giving, I want to thank the North Bend community for supporting Bus Jam this year. While I came up a bit short in the McKay food shopping spree, the community rallied and Team North Bend took down Team Coos Bay! We contributed the most toys, the most money, and the most food on December 2nd. Always remembering, the true winners are our kids and families of Coos County. Thank you! I also want to thank all of our parents, grandparents, guardians, and community partners for your ongoing support. Your commitment to the North Bend School District is vital to the success of all students and we greatly appreciate you! John Steinbeck once said, “What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness”. As we turn the page on 2022, our schools and lives have begun to look more and more familiar again. I hope we can all look for opportunities to celebrate, share successes, and embrace the challenges. It is in these moments of overcoming obstacles and challenges where we appreciate the hard work and dedication happening daily. Thank you again for all you do and enjoy this special time of the year.

-Sincerely, Kevin Bogatin Superintendent