The Dufur School Board of Directors meeting originally set for 6 p.m. Monday, April 7th, has been postponed until 6 p.m. Monday, April 14th.
Summer School 2025 News! We are excited to share an upcoming summer school opportunity for all Dufur School students, from preschool through 12th grade! Please see attached photo and check your email for more detailed information! Registration deadline is Friday, April 25th.
Junior Football Camp: The first camp day will be this Sunday, April 6th from 10-11:30 am. There is still time to sign your child up to participate. Contact Nickie Hage (nickie.hage@dufur.k12.or.us) for questions or to register!
Here is the link for the April Dufur School Newsletter: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/726/Dufur_School_District/5483669/25_April_news.pdf
Mr. Talley's 5th graders recently had a hands-on science experience dissecting owl pellets! They eagerly explored the contents, identifying tiny bones and piecing together the diets of these fascinating birds of prey.
During STEM block in the afterschool program, students used Magna Tiles to see how high they could build towers. This one made it to the ceiling!
Calling parent and student volunteers for the weekend of April 26th-27th!
Sign up to volunteer for the Gorge Gravel Grinder and get a catered lunch, Grinder T-Shirt and gear bag! It's easy to sign up with Sign Up Genius- choose the Volunteer Option that interests you. Click the Submit & Sign Up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044AA8AA2FA6FB6-49399206-2025#/
If you are volunteering with a team or school group please note the name in the comment box on your sign-up.
Thanks to our community volunteers we can ensure a safe and fun event for our athletes. Our volunteers include athletes' family & friends and the local community. If you have any questions about the volunteer positions please call, text or email me!
On Friday, March 21st, Dufur School hosted its first annual Powwow! This event was planned entirely by students in the Youth Advisory Council, led by staff and parent volunteers. It was a huge success!
The Dufur Family and Consumer Science class is looking for some supplies for their classroom. Right now they are in need of fabric, ironing boards/irons and rotary cutting supplies. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Lindsey Black (lindsey.black@dufur.k12.or.us). Thank you!
Parents, if you were not able to get your Dufur Ranger Junior Ranger Football forms in yet, you can still email Nickie Hage (nickie.hage@dufur.k12.or.us) duirng spring break if you child wants to participate!
Dufur School's PowWow will take place at Dufur School tomorrow beginning at 6:45 pm. For those of you who would like to see the PowWow, but cannot attend in person, here is the NFHS link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/dufur-high-school-dufur-or/evta913886d25
This is a free broadcast!
Congratulation to Jacob Brown and Jacob Kent for being chosen for the 1A Allstar game that will be held in June in Sisters, Oregon. The Ranger Nation is proud of you both. Go Rangers!
A quick reminder for all visitors: If you're on campus during school hours, please sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s badge—this includes visitors to our outdoor spaces.
🐶 Pet owners: Dogs must be leashed at all times, should not be present when school is in session, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for everyone!
Get excited for the Dufur PowWow! Community dinner starts at 6 p.m. this Friday, March 21st!
Mark your calendar's for this year's Dufur School Talent Show! All participants must sign up and attend tryouts. The show is open to Dufur students in grades preschool through 12.
Third graders just finished up their unit on the human body. We learned about the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and how they are interconnected. Students created visual models of the spine, which included the spinal column, vertebrae, and cartilage.
Our mid-level students were able to participate with Artist-In-Residence Amy Gray and her four helpers today. This is actually a culminating project that will result in a mural in the white wall space next to the cafeteria entrance! When speaking about the mural project, Amy said "Through illustration, drawing, painting, printmaking, etc using natural materials or plants or animals or words that the kids choose we could help them conceptualize the mural in March/April and May and then it could go up in June."
Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Dufur Sprouts have their very own Leprechaun today!
Dufur families, tomorrow, March 14th is a Staff Development Day. School will not be in session for students. Although we are not having classes tomorrow, the Missoula Children's Theater and Dufur School will present "Treasure Island." There will be two performances, one at 1:00 pm and the second at 6:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
The Junior High Track and Field season will begin on Monday, March 31st. Practice will be from 3:30 to 4:30. Parents, please make sure your athlete has an up-to-date sports physical!