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.

Nominate your favorite teacher for Oregon Teacher of the Year by January 31, 2021. Anyone can nominate a teacher by visiting this link: https://oregonteacheroftheyear...

Thank you to our School Board!
January is School Board Recognition Month. The Oregon School Boards Association honors those who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, 19 ESD boards and 17 community college boards.

Here is an opportunity for families and parenting. Check out the flyer!

We are thankful for Mr. Richardson and the high school publication class for putting this video together. These are our students sharing their thoughts about online learning versus in person learning. We love their honesty and heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk3xXOV9VsA&feature=youtu.be

Here is the corrected version, we hope, of the Christmas Concert. Enjoy!
Tonight is the night of our Christmas program via YouTube! A huge thanks to Mr. Carlsen for his work with our students, and also for thinking outside of the box to share our students hard work with you. Enjoy!
Welcome: https://youtu.be/RBE6cxzWuT8 - Anthony
Kindergarten -https://youtu.be/oyuU9J69s48 - Freezing Solid
1st grade - https://youtu.be/b_KZaUaYyc0 - It's Snowing, It's Blowing
2nd grade -https://youtu.be/aEdpJ4O17fU - A Covid Christmas Carol
3rd grade - https://youtu.be/3Lg9AF6xdX0 - Over the River and Through the Woods
https://youtu.be/coWIQdll69U
4th grade - https://youtu.be/eZ_Ha7KOMjQ - Boom-whacker Jingle Bells
5th grade - https://youtu.be/aB18bJrzCf4 - Jingle Bells
https://youtu.be/aWaqzrP6qoY - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
https://youtu.be/dQd3l2dQido - Mary had a Little Lamb
Middle School Band - https://youtu.be/g33Q_jEaKR8 - Rondeau
https://youtu.be/e-artNNi3sI - Rock.com
https://youtu.be/Q55P4GI2Skc - The Thunderer
Choir - https://youtu.be/Mm9zI5a6_tw - The Wexford Carol
https://youtu.be/nYyBUe5bnuw - Addy
High School Band - https://youtu.be/rMe_OcIaPpg - Stompin at the Savoy
https://youtu.be/gZYsuNychrE - William Tell Overture
https://youtu.be/edbxFMo3HuA - Hoedown

