Important Dates, Celebrations and Reminders
Dear Families,
We are grateful for your continued partnership and support. It’s a busy and exciting time of year at our school — thank you for all you do to help our students thrive. Below is a clear summary of important dates, celebrations, and reminders for the coming weeks.
Important Announcements (At-a-Glance)
- Monday, May 4
- Tennis Practice — 3:00 PM
- MS/HS Track Practice — 3:15 PM
- Activity Bus — 5:15 PM
- May 4–5 — State CDE Days (Corvallis)
- Tuesday, May 5
- Tennis @ Irrigon — 2:00 PM
- Dismiss: 11:45 AM | Depart: 12:00 PM
- HS Track @ Weston-McEwen Invite — 3:30 PM
- Dismiss: 12:15 PM | Depart: 12:30 PM
- MS Track Practice — 3:15 PM
- Wednesday, May 6
- Cinco de Mayo Celebration — 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
- Tennis Practice — 3:00 PM
- MS/HS Track Practice — 3:15 PM
- Activity Bus — 5:15 PM
- Thursday, May 7
- HS Track @ Irrigon — 2:00 PM
- Dismiss: 10:45 AM | Depart: 11:00 AM
- Tennis hosts Sherman County — 3:00 PM
- MS Track Practice? — 3:15 PM
- NO ACTIVITY BUS
- Thursday–Saturday, May 7–9
- FFA Plant Sale
- Friday, May 8
- NO SCHOOL
- MS Track @ Sherman County — 12:00 PM (Depart: 9:00 AM)
- Tennis hosts Riverside — 3:00 PM
- Saturday, May 9
- NO SCHOOL
- HS Track @ Sherman County — 10:00 AM (Depart: 7:00 AM)
- Upcoming Dates to Note
- May 11–14 — Tupper Outdoor School
- May 13 — FFA Banquet
- May 14–15 — District Tennis Tournament (Hermiston) — TBD
- May 19 — Watershed Field Day (5th graders;
- May 19 — MS Sports Awards (Fall, Winter, Spring) — 6:00 PM
- May 20 — Last day for PRE-K; PRE-K Graduation — 8:15 AM
- May 21–22 — District Track Meet (Maupin) — TBD
- May 21–23 — State Tennis Tournament @ Oregon State University — TBD
- May 25 — Memorial Day — NO SCHOOL
- May 26 — HS Sports Awards (Fall, Winter, Spring) — 6:00 PM
- May 28–30 — State Track Meet @ University of Oregon — TBD
- May 28 — 8th Grade Graduation / Dance (Grades 6–8)
- June 2 — Seniors’ Last Day
- June 5 — Graduation — 7:00 PM
Celebrations from the Week
School Play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Tonight!
Doors open: 6:00 PM | Performance starts: 6:30 PM
We are excited to celebrate our student performers and backstage crew. Thank you to families and staff who helped prepare the production.
Busy season of activities:
Our students are participating in many events (track, tennis, FFA, outdoor school). We are grateful for the coaches, advisors, volunteers, and families who make these opportunities possible.
Congratulations to all students for their hard work and enthusiasm — your support makes these experiences memorable.
Additional Information / Reminders
Warmer weather and dress code:
As temperatures rise, please help students follow the dress code.
Elementary students: please do not wear flip-flops. They are a safety hazard during recess and PE. Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.
Communication:
If your student will be absent for any of the events listed above, please notify the office so we can account for transportation and supervision.
We are grateful for your ongoing support in helping our students succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for partnering with us — together we make our school community strong.
BY Tracey Johnson