There has been a change in the plans for the Turkey shoot due to the volleyball team leaving for state on Thursday. So, we are moving the Turkey Shoot to Wednesday so all can participate. It will still be at six o’clock at the Baker Trap Club. We would love to see you there!
Our weather has hit, and it's a bit cold outside. Please help your child remember to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. If your child is in need of some clothing, please send a message to one of our secretaries, and we will get your child what they need out of Riki's Room. Thank you!
October 16 - 22 is Safe Schools Week. We would like to remind students, parents, school staff and community members about Oregon's statewide tip line, SafeOregon. Anyone can use this free resource to keep our state's schools safe.
Learn more: https://www.safeoregon.com/
We have a large pile of lost and found items in both buildings. Please remind your child to take a look at the lost and found. All items remaining at the end of the month will be donated to charity.
Starting Monday, October 24th, we will start an activity bus for middle and high school students. This bus will run at 4:45 at night on a trial basis. There will be three stops - Haines, Talley Dobbin, and Baker City at the DMV. If you have a child who is participating in sports or has a need to stay after school, please let us know that you would like them to ride this bus. Thank you!
Next week we are celebrating Red Ribbon week with some fun dress up days. Check out the flyer for more information!
WANTED:
Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach
Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
North Powder School District is accepting applications for the current school year for the above positions. The positions are open until filled. Please submit an application to the address below.
Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thee position are open until filled.
Compensation for all positions based on experience and placement on the salary schedule. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Dixon at the number below. If interested please submit a letter of interest, three references and an application to:
Lance L Dixon or Molly Smith
This is just a reminder that this Wednesday, October 19, is early release. Students are released at 3:08 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. We use this time for professional development with our staff.
If anyone would like to play in an alumni volleyball game versus the winners of the boys' tournament, please call the office to sign up. This will take place after the girls' volleyball game on Thursday in the new gym, during our Homecoming pep night. Should be a fun evening!
We have a part-time para-professional position. We hope you are interested in joining our professional team. Check out the flyer for more details.
October 10-14 is National School Lunch Week! Research shows that students who are nourished properly at school perform better academically and behave better in the classroom.
Get more info and resources at: https://www.npowder.k12.or.us/article/868586
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together we can create communities that are kinder, more inclusive and accepting for all students.
Find our more: https://www.pacer.org/bullying...
We are pleased to announce that our 2021-2022 yearbook is now available! Please visit store.shopyearbook.com/pvyearbooks to purchase yours.
National School Lunch Week - During the week of October 10-14, we celebrate our amazing Nutrition Services staff and all of the hard work they put in to keep our students fed with healthy meals.
Minnie, Wendi & Kayla we appreciate you!!!
Next week in the elementary, we are celebrating National School Lunch Week. On Monday, it will be dress like a cowboy or cowgirl. Thursday, elementary students can dress like the 60's and 70's and after lunch, we will have a dance party. We appreciate the lunches our lunch ladies prepare, as they are homemade and AMAZING! Let's celebrate!
This week is family PE week. Check out this website:
https://openphysed.org/familieslovepe?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Friday School is available this Friday, October 7th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is an opportunity for students to get some extra help on assignments, or just have a quiet place to work. If your child is not failing, but you would like them to attend, please call the school and Mrs. McGinn can add them to the list. If your child is failing any of their classes, we expect them to attend Friday School.
Please note that our Varsity football team plays tomorrow evening here in North Powder at 7:00 p.m. Our school website has a live athletic calendar, so you can track any changes to our schedule. We also have an app you can download too. We hope to see you here cheering on our Badgers!
The FFA North Powder Chapter is sponsoring a food drive. Check out the flyer!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. Find out more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ or ask what’s going on in your schools or community to commemorate this.
