Friday School will occur this Friday, April 11th from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mr. Smiths classroom. This is for 6th-12th graders and is a time to receive extra assistance from a teacher. If your child is failing, has a low grade, or missing assignments, this is a great opportunity for them to come in. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Please check out the flyer in your email, our social media pages, or website for the SORA reading contest for staff and students. If your child does not know how to sign into SORA, please reach out to Christie.Boen@imesd.k12.or.us. SORA is a free program that students and staff can download books to listen to or read.
Elementary parents: Teachers have sent out sign up emails for conferences that will take place on Thursday and Friday. High School/Middle School families: This Thursday April 3rd from 1-7pm will be an drop in opportunity for conferences in the cafeteria and then additional conferences will take place on Friday in classrooms from 8-noon
Elementary parents: Please check your emails for communication from your students teacher. They will be sending out sign up sheets to schedule your conferences that will take place on April 3rd and 4th. High School/Middle School families: Thursday April 3rd from 1-7pm will be an drop in opportunity for conferences in the cafeteria and then additional conferences will take place on Friday in classrooms from 8-noon.
There is NO SCHOOL in the North Powder School District from March 24-28th for SPRING BREAK! Have a safe and restful break!
¡NO HAY CLASES en el Distrito Escolar North Powder del 24 al 28 de marzo por las VACACIONES DE PRIMAVERA! ¡Que tengan un descanso seguro y tranquilo!
This is a reminder that this Wednesday the 19th is our Early Release. School is out at 3:10 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. Staff will meet together for professional development. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
There is now LESS than one month to recognize an amazing teacher or staff member at your school for a Crystal Apple Award!! The Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2025. Anyone can nominate. Nominate someone now: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
¡¡Queda MENOS de un mes para nominar a un maestro o miembro del personal en su escuela para recibir el Premio de la Manzana de Cristal!! La fecha límite de nominación es el 1 de abril de 2025. Cualquier persona puede nominar a alguien. Nomine a alguien ahora: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
March is National Women’s History Month. This month is a celebration of the women who have made contributions to history, culture and society. We thank all women for making a difference!
Curious about how Women’s History Month came to be? Find out now: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month-history/
Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer. Este mes es una celebración de las mujeres que han hecho contribuciones a la historia, la cultura y la sociedad. ¡Agradecemos a todas las mujeres por marcar la diferencia!
¿Tienes curiosidad sobre cómo surgió el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer? Descúbrelo ahora: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month-history/
Hello families. This is a program that has been occurring for a few years. Please check out the different opportunities available to your student. If your student needs anything to make this internship work, please reach out to Mrs. Smith. There are people available to assist.
https://eowb.org/eoworks
Our school district is seeking nominations for the 2025 Crystal Apple Awards. These annual awards recognize district employees who are going the extra mile!
Any district employee is eligible – teachers, paraeducators, office staff, cafeteria staff, etc. Anyone can nominate at this link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
DEADLINE to nominate is April 1, 2025.
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity for student learning and overall development. Coming to school as often as possible helps them maintain relationships, build communication skills, and other useful capabilities they will use in their futures.
If you have questions about keeping students home due to illness, consult the Health Guidance Handout: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Documents/EDM%20Health%20Guidance%20for%20Schools/En_Health_Guidance_Handout_2023%20ODE-OHA.pdf
Each March, we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, and there are some amazing people that make up the music programs in our school. The North Powder School District would like to thank you for all your hard work. You may not know this, but music education in schools helps students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, social and emotional skills; as well as deepening their connection with the school environment. #MIOSM
Cada marzose celebra el Mes de la Música en Nuestras Escuelas y tenemos algunas personas increíbles que participan en los programas de música de nuestra escuela. Queremos dar las gracias por su dedicación. Los programas de música en las escuelas pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento crítico, con su confianza y habilidades sociales y emocionales; y también ayudan a profundizar la conexión del estudiante con su escuela. #MIOSM
We have six senior students taking part in the American Exchange Program. On Tuesday, March 4th, our students will learn where they are headed this summer for this great opportunity. This is a new program that North Powder is lucky to be a part of. This adventure for our seniors is free to them, and we cannot wait to hear about their trip. Here is a short video to learn more about this program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMLz0iJ6MoI
Join us for a fun event for Pre-K through 5th grade families - the math and literacy night. This will be different than the last one, with new games and prizes. If you are planning on joining your child, please let your child's teacher know. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday School will occur this Friday, February 28th from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mrs. Cox's classroom. This is for 6th graders on up and is a time to receive extra assistance from a teacher. If your child is failing, has a low grade, or missing assignments, this is a great opportunity for them to come in. Please call the school if you have any questions.
This is a reminder that this Wednesday the 19th is our Early Release. School is out at 3:10 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. Staff will meet together for professional development. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Check out the flyer.
The North Powder School District has the following positions open for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested please let me or Mrs. Smith know. Thank you.
Middle School Multiple Subject Teacher
Middle/High School ELA Teacher
High School Volleyball Coach
Asst. High School Volleyball Coach
Come join our amazing team. We have a few openings for next school year. Please see the flyer on our school website or social media pages, or via email. Go Badgers!
Tomorrow is the final call for pop tabs! If your student has pop tabs to bring in, they need to be brought to Ms. Culley in the 5th grade classroom.