Hello Powder Valley families! We have registration information. Please check out the link for information and reach out if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2fmifjfTTkj_LBV1VXteFw9VQOb_2a2f8zf-bWjq7M/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2fmifjfTTkj_LBV1VXteFw9VQOb_2a2f8zf-bWjq7M/edit?usp=sharing
The Gates Scholarship Application is Now Open!
Dear Colleague,
The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America’s top students who may be eligible for this prestigious award. Please read the following information and forward The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet to any students in your network who may qualify.
Additionally, we encourage you to share this opportunity via social media using the following post: 2025 The Gates Scholarship Social Media Post.
About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.
Dear Colleague,
The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America’s top students who may be eligible for this prestigious award. Please read the following information and forward The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet to any students in your network who may qualify.
Additionally, we encourage you to share this opportunity via social media using the following post: 2025 The Gates Scholarship Social Media Post.
About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.
We are looking for Charter Committee Members.
The district would like to get two staff members and two community members to work with some of our charter school founders to revisit the original charter plan. If this sounds interesting and inspiring to you, please submit an email or letter to the district by September 20th, explaining why you want to be a part of this process.
North Powder had a team that joined the Farm to School Summer Institute. We are excited to be learning and growing, and need your help. Please check out the survey to see how you can assist our efforts. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team: Kayla Flores, Brad Dunten, Minnie Shoemaker, Desi McGinn, Erin Thompson, or Molly Smith.
Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGMx_iWW-QSshaQcAcpLS0bYgBsPxhSNNiYEePZBDuzHsBUQ/viewform?usp=header
Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGMx_iWW-QSshaQcAcpLS0bYgBsPxhSNNiYEePZBDuzHsBUQ/viewform?usp=header
We have a Farm to School Committee that is looking for some input. Please feel free to share this survey with whomever you believe can be of assistance to us. For questions, please reach out to molly.smith@npowdersd.org or erin.thompson@npowdersd.org. Thank you!
Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGMx_iWW-QSshaQcAcpLS0bYgBsPxhSNNiYEePZBDuzHsBUQ/viewform?usp=header
Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGMx_iWW-QSshaQcAcpLS0bYgBsPxhSNNiYEePZBDuzHsBUQ/viewform?usp=header
Here is an article from The American Exchange Program about our North Powder week. A huge thank you to Jessie Street, our program coordinator, as well as the host families and businesses who supported this endeavor!
We are so grateful for the families who opened their hearts and homes to our visiting students with The American Exchange Project. Thank you for your endless support: Logan and Holly Kerns family, Todd and Kimi Smith family, Stacy and Jason Bingham family, and Logan and Mary Alice McCrae family. You are greatly appreciated!
Seven of our graduates participated in a free inter-state exchange program with the American Exchange Project. This opportunity will be available to upcoming seniors at Powder Valley High School. To learn more visit: americanexchangeproject.org and read the article in The Observer. https://lagrandeobserver.com/2025/07/22/students-from-across-america-visit-eastern-oregon-with-the-american-exchange-project/
📣 Now Enrolling for 2025-2026!
North Powder Charter School has K-12 openings in:
K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th
✅ Free transportation & breakfast
✅ Small class sizes
✅ FFA & CTE programs
📩 Apply now: desiree.mcginn@npowdersd.org
📞 541-898-2244 Ext. 8821
#NPCS #NowEnrolling #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #OregonSchools #FFA #CharterSchool #FutureBadgers
North Powder Charter School has K-12 openings in:
K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th
✅ Free transportation & breakfast
✅ Small class sizes
✅ FFA & CTE programs
📩 Apply now: desiree.mcginn@npowdersd.org
📞 541-898-2244 Ext. 8821
#NPCS #NowEnrolling #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #OregonSchools #FFA #CharterSchool #FutureBadgers
The DMV offers online testing for your learners permit. You can complete the test online and then walk into a DMV office to pick up your permit. The student will need an adult proctor and a $7.00 fee. The following link will provide you with more information: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/index.aspx
Our counselor will be available during Summer School. If your child needs to see her, please leave a voicemail at 541-898-2244 ext. 8819 or email jenna.werner@npowdersd.org. She'll be available from 8 am until 1 pm M - W and is available for any of our students.
Thanks to the Baker School District, we have access to Care Solace, which is a mental health care service for students, staff, and families. It is my understanding that this service is free. If you or anyone is in need of support, please follow this link. Please reach out to Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Werner if you need extra support.
https://caresolace.com/site/baker
If you are planning on joining us on our last day of school for the gourmet corndogs, we need you to RSVP by this Thursday. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtB9VsWUUxJP5xWQPyeFmZX72_I6YYSECmI3vH223dnFY_g/viewform?usp=dialog
Friday School will occur this Friday, May 23rd from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mrs. Cox's 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 final opportunity to receive assistance and complete missing assignments. Please call the school if you have any questions.
This is a reminder that this Wednesday the 21st 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.
The Safe Families for Children of Baker City is hosting a gourmet corndog lunch on our last day of school, which is Wednesday, June 4th. We will do the Color Run at 10:45, and will serve lunch upon completion of the color run. If you are wanting to join us, please fill out the attached survey to RSVP by May 22nd.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtB9VsWUUxJP5xWQPyeFmZX72_I6YYSECmI3vH223dnFY_g/viewform?usp=dialog
There will be a football meeting for 8th-11th grade students on Wednesday May 14th at 3:45 in the math classroom in the high school.
Summer EBT is back!
Eligibility for 2025 will be determined by 2024 eligibility. This should be a seamless process that will begin May 23, 2025. These are funds the state has allotted to help feed our students during the summer months when school meals are no longer provided. Please contact Kayla in the Elementary office if you have questions or are curious if you need to apply for your student. If you received SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, your student automatically qualifies.
Please join us for our Spring Concert this coming Wednesday, May 14th. It will be in the Multi Purpose Room of the elementary building and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm. The fifth grade band as well as the high school choir and band will be performing. We hope you can join us for an enjoyable evening of music.
On Wednesday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm there will be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about helping children cope through divorce and separation. This is a virtual gathering, held via Zoom. There is no cost, but you will need to register for the session in order to attend.
To register, send email to teala.sunderman@ojd.state.or.us including your name, mailing address, phone number, and date of the class you are attending. Call Teala at (541) 962-9500 x 4, option 2 if you have any questions.
For more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5569354/HCCD_5.21.25.pdf