Dufur School is looking for two adult after school program teachers! One will be stationed at Dufur School, and one will be stationed at the Celilo Village Education Building. To apply, please email kwhitley@dufur.k12.or.us
Our Mid Level students grades 6-8th have been researching Oregon’s 9 Federally recognized tribes. As part of this exploration, our 8th graders recently were able to visit the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, where they learned about the Native American heritage and culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes. To showcase their hard work, some of their research projects are now on display in the front lobby display case.
Mr. Colasuonno, the Dufur School Dean of Students, will be presenting a monthly award for the K-12 Student of the Month. This award symbolizes what it means to be a Ranger: positive, encouraging, striving for excellence, team-oriented and an overall productive member of our student body. Congratulations to the September Student of the Month, Shyanne Loomis!
Introducing your 2024 DHS homecoming court!
Freshmen: Emmy Egeland & Wyatt Solberg
Sophomores: Averie Kuehnl & Daylen Hammitt
Juniors: Kaylee Wiles & Quinn von Gfug (our German foreign exchange student)
Seniors: Peyton Wallace, Skylyn Miller, Kordell White, & Adrian Chavez
Dufur School will be hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on October 22nd. To sign up to donate, please use the link below:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=DufurHS
For the remainder of the fall sports seasons the activity bus will depart Dufur School at 5:45 pm.
North Central Public Health District’s (NCPHD) Health Officer Dr. Kathleen Wilder is warning Wasco and Sherman County residents to be aware that pertussis is spreading in the community. Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a contagious illness that can cause weeks, or even months, of coughing. If you have questions, please contact your healthcare provider!
Mrs. Dawkins class has been celebrating fall with Mrs. Fain for their Specials time. They had so much fun using Pastels to create fall leaves. Mrs. Fain loves how proud they are of what they created and how each piece of art is as unique as them!
The Dufur School Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be in the cafeteria, and all parents are welcome.
Mark your calendars for October 26th so you can join the Freshman class for this Corn Hole Fundraiser Tournament!
Attention high school parents and students of the 2023/2024 school year: if you still haven't ordered your high school yearbook for the 2023-24 school year, here is the link:
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015355753684831
Here is the link for the October Dufur School Newsletter: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/726/Dufur_School_District/4887163/24_October_news.pdf
The School District Board of Directors will meet in open session on Monday Sept. 30 to consider the following items:
1. Declare vacancy in the superintendents position effective June 30, 2025
2. Accept public comment on qualities desired in the next superintendent
3. Approve qualities and qualifications of the next superintendent
4. Approve superintendent search process
Check out the attached flyer for an updated schedule of events for Homecoming and the Dufur All Alumni Reunion!
Please join in on Monday, September 30th in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day honors the Native American children who never returned home from residential boarding schools and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. It is a day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those those who have been affected. By wearing orange, we can all commit to the enduring truth that every child matters, every day and everywhere!
Today Mrs. Welk’s class celebrated Johnny Appleseed (Chapman). Activities included apple tasting, creating our own Carmel apples, life cycle and reading activities! 🍎 🍏 🍎
Attention parents of grades K-5 basketball players. I am sending home a sign up sheet for Columbia Gorge Youth League with all students K-5 today. If you are interested in your student/athlete participating in CGYL please read the information in the letter and return the sign up form by the deadline which is Wednesday, October 11th.
In addition and separate from CGYL. Dufur School is organizing some Saturday Basketball clinic dates, with dates to be determined, in January and February for skill development for athletes in Grades K-5. Stay tuned for more details.
Thanks,
Hollie Darden
Hello Dufur Families! This is just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday the 27th, is a no school day for staff and students. Have a wonderful, long weekend.
The juniors are collecting orders for Krispy Kreme donuts to be delivered on October 11th! Find a member of the Class of 2026 and get your order in today!
Mr. C joined Mr. Talley's 5th grade on Friday for their good citizenship celebration. They wore PJs all day and had hot chocolate with Mr. C., while they had a scavenger hunt for decomposers on the playground, as part of their science unit.
