Dufur School proudly celebrated our Veterans at our annual Veterans Day assembly on November 10th, honoring their service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. Students, staff, and community volunteers came together to express gratitude through speeches, music, and heartfelt recognition. It was a meaningful community event that highlighted the deep respect we hold for our local Veterans and their families.
7th grade greenhouse students are raking leaves in the community. If you are in need of some energetic, hard working children to rake your leaves please contact Mrs. Hertel by email
rhertel@dufur.k12.or.us and we will try to get it done before the snow flies! Please provide large trash bags to put the leaves in. We will bag them but cannot take them, you will have to dispose of them yourself.
rhertel@dufur.k12.or.us and we will try to get it done before the snow flies! Please provide large trash bags to put the leaves in. We will bag them but cannot take them, you will have to dispose of them yourself.
Basketball season will begin soon. Please make sure you have completed all forms in FinalForms(https://dufur-or.finalforms.com/) and your child's sports physical is up to date! Call us if you have questions.
Congratulations to Ranger Juniors Ale Meza and Zeb Stelzer for their performance on Saturday at the 4A state cross country meet! Ale competing in her first ever state meet placed 60th and helped the girls team to a 6th place finish. Zeb finished 53rd and helped his boys bring home a 4th place state trophy. This is the 4th year in a row the boys have brought home a state trophy. Congratulations on a season well done! 🏃🏃♀️💨🏆
Just a reminder that school will not be in session on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served!
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
DUFUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice of Committee Meeting
The Dufur School District's Instructional Support Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting.
Date: Tuesday November 11
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Dufur School Cafeteria
Special Notice:
A quorum of the Dufur School District Board of Directors may be in attendance at this meeting. No decisions of the Board will be made.
This meeting is open to the public for observation.
Board Secretary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Instructional Support Committee Meeting
Time: Nov 11, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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DUFUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice of Committee Meeting
The Dufur School District's Instructional Support Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting.
Date: Tuesday November 11
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Dufur School Cafeteria
Special Notice:
A quorum of the Dufur School District Board of Directors may be in attendance at this meeting. No decisions of the Board will be made.
This meeting is open to the public for observation.
Board Secretary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Instructional Support Committee Meeting
Time: Nov 11, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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The Dufur School Board of Directors will conduct a special meeting on Monday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m. Please see agenda and Zoom link attached.
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Topic: Dufur School Board of Directors Special Meeting
Time: Nov 10, 2025 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Time: Nov 10, 2025 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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No school for staff or students tomorrow, Friday 11/7. Thanks to all parents who joined us this week for conferences!
This is just a reminder that our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings this week. If you would like to sign up for a conference time, use the links here!
Notice: The November meeting of the Dufur School District Board of Directors is scheduled for Novmeber 4th at 5:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public and is available as a Zoom Meeting as well. Check our website for the link. See the meeting agenda: https://www.dufur.k12.or.us/o/dufur-school-district/page/board-agenda-minutes
Congratulation to the Ranger Varsity Volleyball team for their awesome post-season performance! The Rangers took 1st place in the Big Sky League District Tournament last Saturday. They then defeated Mannahouse Christian Academy on Wednesday in a 1st round playoff match at Dufur. They move forward to a 2nd round playoff match tomorrow! The Rangers will be hosting Imbler on Saturday, November 1st at 3:00 pm in Dufur. Come cheer them on as they continue their march to the OSAA State Volleyball Championships November 7th & 8th at LaGrande High School.
Go Rangers!!!
Photos by Trevor Walter, Dufur High School Yearbook
Congratulations to Ale Meza and Zeb Stelzer on earning a trip to the OSAA State Cross Country meet in Eugene on Nov 8th! Both Ale and Zeb were selected to second team tri-valley team for their efforts! Ale is part of the 3-peat district champion xc team! The boys team placed second also earning a trip to state! Congrats Ale and Zeb and good luck Nov 8th!
Also a big shout out to xc for making the all state academic team! Both Ale and Zeb with their teams were selected for having one of the top 10 teams highest GPA teams in the state!
Also a big shout out to xc for making the all state academic team! Both Ale and Zeb with their teams were selected for having one of the top 10 teams highest GPA teams in the state!
Good luck to Ranger juniors Zeb Stelzer and new school record holder Ale Meza tomorrow as they compete at the Tri-valley cross country district meet. They are both vying for a trip to the OSAA State Championship meet in Eugene on November 8th!
"Dear Dufur Community Members,
The Dufur School District School Board is committed to providing the best possible support for our teachers. We believe that supporting our teachers is one of the most important things we can do to ensure the success of our students.
To help with this goal, we are forming a new, short-term Instructional Support Advisory Committee. We are seeking parents, guardians, and local community members who are passionate about public education to lend their valuable perspective.
Scope of the Committee
This is a "task force" style committee with a clear and focused goal. The work will include:
Reviewing feedback on current instructional challenges.
Providing a parent and community perspective on district resources and support systems.
Identifying barriers that impact the teaching and learning environment.
Developing a set of practical, actionable recommendations for the School Board.
Time Commitment
This will be a fast-paced, focused effort.
Meetings: The committee will hold two (and no more than three) working meetings during November.
Goal: To prepare and present a formal set of recommendations at the regular School Board meeting in December 2025.
Your perspective as a community member is crucial as we work to make Dufur School a place where teachers feel supported and students thrive.
If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Tim Fain (Board Chair) at tim4dsd2@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 5th. In your email, please include a brief sentence or two about why you are interested in joining. Here's a link to give input and show interest: https://forms.gle/BQzS4nk9H5ybq2XSA
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school.
Sincerely,
Tim Fain Board Chair, Dufur School District"
The Dufur School District School Board is committed to providing the best possible support for our teachers. We believe that supporting our teachers is one of the most important things we can do to ensure the success of our students.
To help with this goal, we are forming a new, short-term Instructional Support Advisory Committee. We are seeking parents, guardians, and local community members who are passionate about public education to lend their valuable perspective.
Scope of the Committee
This is a "task force" style committee with a clear and focused goal. The work will include:
Reviewing feedback on current instructional challenges.
Providing a parent and community perspective on district resources and support systems.
Identifying barriers that impact the teaching and learning environment.
Developing a set of practical, actionable recommendations for the School Board.
Time Commitment
This will be a fast-paced, focused effort.
Meetings: The committee will hold two (and no more than three) working meetings during November.
Goal: To prepare and present a formal set of recommendations at the regular School Board meeting in December 2025.
Your perspective as a community member is crucial as we work to make Dufur School a place where teachers feel supported and students thrive.
If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Tim Fain (Board Chair) at tim4dsd2@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 5th. In your email, please include a brief sentence or two about why you are interested in joining. Here's a link to give input and show interest: https://forms.gle/BQzS4nk9H5ybq2XSA
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school.
Sincerely,
Tim Fain Board Chair, Dufur School District"
The 3rd Graders have been learning about Classic Tales! To wrap up their hard work this quarter, they had several activities including a "picnic"! During the celebration, students dressed in disguises that Mr. Toad could have used in his grand escape. Toward the end of this Language Arts unit, Mr. Toad joined the class and then was up to his usual shenanigans.... Ugh, that Mr. Toad! A special thank you goes to Ms. Gloria, Ms. Kaylee, Mrs. Tierney, and all the other concerned citizens who reported spotting Toad out and about in the school and community!
Dufur School is seeking the following donations for the greenhouse area behind the school:
Metal rakes
Wheelbarrows
Apple tree pruning
If you are interested in helping or making a donation please contact Leona Egeland at:
leona.egeland@dufur.12.or.us
Metal rakes
Wheelbarrows
Apple tree pruning
If you are interested in helping or making a donation please contact Leona Egeland at:
leona.egeland@dufur.12.or.us
On to Districts! We congratulate the Rangers volleyball team as they travel to the Big Sky district volleyball tournament tomorrow. Join us for a team sendoff at the school tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., and then catch the Rangers in action as they play Sherman at 10 a.m.
In honor of National Principals Month, we want to recognize and celebrate Principal Tess Welk for her outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to the students, staff, and families of Dufur School. Principal Welk leads with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Her ability to connect with students and inspire staff embodies the true spirit of servant leadership. We are grateful for her hard work, positive energy, and the difference she makes in our school community every day.
Earlier this month, Mr. Talley’s fifth grade class traveled to The Dalles Mountain Ranch for a day of outdoor education with the SECRETS program. SECRETS is a science program through The Gorge Discovery Center and Gorge Ecology. Members of the team teach seven weekly lessons in the fifth grade classroom and facilitated this field trip. Thanks to TEN parent volunteers, the SECRETS team reported that this is the largest group of parent volunteers to attend one of their field trips! Way to go Dufur families!!
The 6th grade First Aid students wrapped up a wound care lesson by making fake wounds in class and pranking Mr.C!
