This is information about state testing. Please watch for a letter from Mr. Dixon after spring break about testing. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dixon.
Just a reminder that today is early release. School is out a bit after 3, and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. We use this time for professional development. Thank you.
The North Powder annual Halibut Feed is going to occur this year. However, there are a few changes. The date is Saturday, April 17th from 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. We are selling 150 tickets per hour session for a total of 600 tickets. Families will be able to pick-up their halibut meal during their time slot. It will be a drive through meal. The tickets are $25 a piece, which will include halibut, baked potato, french bread, coleslaw, and a dessert.
If you are interested in tickets, you may call the school to be put on a waiting list. The phone number is 541.898.2244 ext. 8821. Please know how many tickets you want and the time slot you want to pick up your meals. (3:00 - 3:30, 3:30 - 4:00, 4:00-4:30, 4:30-5:00, 5:00-5:30, 5:30-6:00, 6:00-6:30, 6:30-7:00). When you purchase your tickets, we will have pick-up instructions as well. Tickets will officially go on sale Thursday, March 18th. Tickets will need to be picked up at the school during regular business hours, which are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Thank you for continuing to support our female volleyball and basketball teams at Powder Valley. We truly appreciate it and look forward to serving you!
The North Powder annual Halibut Feed is going to occur this year. However, there are a few changes. The date is Saturday, April 17th from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. We are selling 150 tickets per hour session for a total of 600 tickets. Families will be able to pick-up their halibut meal during their time slot. It will be a drive through meal. The tickets are $25 a piece, which will include halibut, baked potato, french bread, coleslaw, and a dessert.
If you are interested in tickets, you may call the school to be put on a waiting list. The phone number is 541.898.2244 ext. 8821. Please know how many tickets you want and the time slot you want to pick up your meals. (4:00-4:30, 4:30-5:00, 5:00-5:30, 5:30-6:00, 6:00-6:30, 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30, or 7:30-8:00 p.m). When you purchase your tickets, we will have pick-up instructions as well. Tickets will officially go on sale Thursday, March 18th.
Thank you for continuing to support our female volleyball and basketball teams at Powder Valley. We truly appreciate it and look forward to serving you!
P.O. Box 10 - 333 G Street
North Powder, OR 97867
Phone 541-898-2244 FAX 541-898-2046
March 8, 2021
Dear North Powder School District Parents, Students and Caregivers,
We hope you are all doing well and getting ready for spring. As we look back over our year, a lot has changed. We are thankful for the opportunity to teach your child, as we believe the education they are receiving is top notch. We wanted to remind people about a few things when dropping off your child or picking them up.
As the weather gets nicer, we understand the want of being out of your vehicle when either dropping your child off or picking them up. If you choose to be outside, please make sure you have a mask on that covers your nose and mouth. Also, if you are walking across the street to pick up your child, please use the crosswalks, as we will remind your children to use the crosswalks as well. We are continually trying to keep our students safe, and need your assistance with this as well.
Respectfully,
Lance L Dixon
Superintendent
Molly Smith
Principal
The Baker County Sheriff's office is looking for responsible 18 year olds (or soon to be 18) individuals that may not have set career plans. This person(s) could be interested in being a reserve dispatcher where they learn to answer 911 calls, give directions for rescue techniques such as CPR, send medics, fire or law enforcement to emergencies etc. We are looking for people that are motivated, mature and can understand the importance of the job but also respect confidentiality of others while working at the Sheriff's Office. The reserve positions require volunteer time until the person is able to answer the phone and enter a call into the computer. Once that is complete they may be summoned to work a shift or partial shift with a full time dispatcher which would be paid. (A high school student was hired 3 weeks ago and is covering shifts now). Sheriff Ash has personally learned to work in the dispatcher center and it requires a lot of multi-tasking, being able to think fast and talk with people while typing what is being said into a "call" screen. It can be intense at times but also very rewarding. The department teaches the skills that are needed and reserves are paid at the same rate as a step 1 dispatcher. The reserve dispatcher always works with a partner. If any students or former students are interested, please have them reach out to Travis Ash and you all can get a "sit" in set up where the can come in and observe the dispatch center, watch experienced dispatchers work and see if they would enjoy this type of job. The department will do a complete background checks/drug screening etc before hiring a reserve.
Travis Ash, Sheriff
Baker County Sheriff's Office
3410 K Street
Baker City, OR 97814
PH: 541.523.6415
Fax: 541.524.9219
Today in third grade is Wacky Wednesday. They are having a great time!
The class of 2025 is having a fundraiser where you come in and paint your own mug. Check out the flyer. This looks like fun!
There is one month left to nominate for the 2021 Crystal Apple Awards. To recognize an amazing teacher or staff member at your school, nominate them at: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form.
Nomination Deadline is April 2, 2021, and anyone can nominate.
There is NO SCHOOL in the North Powder School District for SPRING BREAK from March 22-26. Have a safe and wonderful break! School resumes on Monday, March 29th.
March 1 -5 is Classified Employee Appreciation Week. Our district thanks all of our classified employees working hard every day to provide safe schools, nutritious meals, student success and so much more!
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT:
Please see the following requirements in order for our school to offer Football.
In High Risk and Extreme Risk counties, where COVID-19 remains more widespread, schools and other sports organizations can opt-in to resuming outdoor full contact sports with additional protocols in place.
Want to recognize an amazing staff member at your school? Nominate them for a 2021 Crystal Apple Award at: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form. Nomination Deadline is April 2, 2021. Those eligible to win a Crystal Apple are principals, assistant principals, teachers, paraeducators, office staff, maintenance staff and other district staff. Anyone can nominate.
For more information, visit the Crystal Apple page on the IMESD website at: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Are you interested in becoming a school bus driver? If so, check out this flyer!
Please check out the job announcement for the position of Custodial and Maintenance Technician and Supervisor. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
We are celebrating our school counselors during National School Counseling Week, February 1 -5, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have to help students achieve school success. Thank you!
North Powder School District will be closed on Monday, February 15th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The district has learned that we have at least one student who tested positive on Friday and were at school Thursday. In order to do a thorough cleaning and sanitation of facilities, complete contact tracing and protect all students and staff, there will be no school tomorrow. Unless, there are extenuating circumstances school will resume on Tuesday as planned. The district will keep you posted.
Tonight is the regular monthly meeting of the North Powder School Board. The link is attached below if you would like to observe. Thanks and have a great day.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87623709135?pwd=YXN6c3M4NlBCdEMwYU0yZkRtRE5FZz09
North Powder School District will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
