We want to share some great photos from our recent Veterans' Day Assembly. We are proud to honor all United States Veterans.







In partnership with the Wasco County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police, Dufur School completed a successful lockdown drill today.
BINGO tonight! Enjoy a three-taco meal for just $13 and have a great time supporting the Class of 2026!

Construction students working on a fine set of saw horses for the classroom.
Eleven seniors, chaperoned by Mrs. Anderson, spent two days in the Arizona sunshine touring Grand Canyon University and getting a taste of college life. They stayed in the dorms, went to a men's basketball game, and visited different colleges within the university system. Thank you, GCU, for providing this amazing opportunity to our students!





The Class of 2026 invites you to a night of fun, tacos, and BINGO!

Here is information for Native Youth in grades 8-12 about the Circle of Seasons Listening to Native Youth upcoming event.

The 3rd Grade was invited to participate in Veterans' Celebration Week at the Oregon Veterans' Home! We had a wonderful time doing some artwork and chatting with all the Veterans who were there. We were very fortunate to have this opportunity to share stories, make connections, and learn about their service. Thank you OVH staff and residents for allowing us to make such great memories!









Dufur Families, this is just a reminder that tomorrow is an early release day for students. They will be dismissed at 1 pm. It is not too late to sign up for conferences!
Here is the link to our November Newsletter: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/726/Dufur_School_District/3685424/23_Nov_news.pdf
Mrs. Gratiot's 4th grade class enjoyed a day of Halloween activities including sharing their newly written personal narratives while enjoying hot chocolate, making pumpkins out of watercolor blobs, and creating catapults for a candy pumpkin chunkin' competition!







On Halloween Eve, members of DHS's National Honor Society demonstrated the NHS pillar of service by assisting employees at the Balch Hotel in Dufur as they prepared for their Halloween Haunted Hotel. Donations at the door benefit the Dufur Volunteer Fire Department. There are areas for all ages, so head down to the Balch on Halloween for some festive fun!





We will be honoring US Veterans at our assembly on November 8th, at 9 a.m. Local veterans and their families are invited to join us.

Dufur Parents, Don't forget to sign up for conference with your child's teachers: https://www.dufur.k12.or.us/article/1298040
Also this is just a reminder that there will not be an afterschool program next week.
High School Intro to Early Childhood Education students teaching 3rd graders about moon phases with oreos!





Tonight is our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting. It will take place at 6 pm in the cafeteria. All Kindergarten through 5th grade parents are welcome to attend!

Parents, We just want to let you know that the afterschool program will not operate next week, Oct.30th-Nov 3rd. It will resume the next week. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. To sign up, please see our website "News" section.
Between all the Homecoming fun, Ms. Ford's class created models of the eye to identify the different parts of the eye. Students then compared human eyes to those of nocturnal animals.




On Saturday evening six Dufur High School Students were involved in a one car motor vehicle accident on highway 197 just north of Dufur. One student sustained serious injuries and was taken by life flight to a Portland area hospital where they are receiving treatment and are in stable condition. The other students were transported to Adventist Health The Dalles, treated and released.
Family Night out? Join us tonight for our Homecoming Football game! Concessions will be serving delicious beef stew and homemade Lasagna! Dinners come with a drink and salad bar! Eat a delicious meal while watching the Rangers take on the Pilot Rock Rockets at 7:00 pm! Go Rangers!
Picture Retake Day will be on Monday, October 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. Students who missed picture day, or who want their original photos retaken will have the opportunity that day. This will also be picture day for the Big Sprouts.
If your child is getting retakes, please return the original photos to the photographers. The photographers will probably be finished by 10:00 am. Here is the link if you want to order photos: https://portraitmasters3120.simplephoto.com/prepay/46700223?code=DSD923MU
