MCUA PSA: We are now two weeks away from the start of the high school softball and baseball season on March 13th. The Mid Columbia Umpires Association (MCUA) continues to recruit new and experienced softball and baseball umpires for the 2023 high school season. The association is extremely short on umpires for softball. Women are highly encouraged to join. Training is provided for new umpires. There is an assistance program to help with the purchase of gear for new officials. There is also an assistance program for the purchase of equipment for Military Veterans.
The next meeting for the MCUA is this coming Wednesday March 2nd, with the Baseball Division meeting at 6:00 PM at the Bargeway Pub on the catering side. The MCUA will then meet as a full association for a short session and then the softball division will meet at 7:00. The MCUA is an OSAA sanctioned association that provides umpire services to local area high schools. Join and help provide a valuable service to high school athletics. Make some extra cash, meet new people and gain a camaraderie with folks that is like no other.
You can reach out today for information by emailing myself at rjamack.mcua.mcfoa@gmail.com. You can also show your interest by going to http://www.newofficials.org/.
Robert Jamack - MCUA Commissioner
Save the date! The Class of 2026 will be hosting a Dodgeball Fundraiser on Thursday, March 23rd at 6 pm in the lower gym. There is a registration fee of $30 per team. Teams should have 6 player of any age, with extras allowed. Team costumes are encouraged. Admission is free, and concession will be available. To register email sarah.anderson@dufur.k12.or.us
The Junior Class is having a Bingo Game Night fundraiser on Friday, March 3rd. It will be from 6 to 8 pm in the school cafeteria. Bingo cards are $1 each. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
Students from the Ranger TECH CTE Programs put on a CTE Fair for out elementary students on Friday! The high school presenters did a great job showing their skills.
PSA for MCUA: The MCUA continues to recruit new and experienced softball and baseball umpires for the 2023 high school season. The association is extremely short on umpires for softball. Women are highly encouraged to join. The next meeting for the MCUA is this coming Wednesday February 22nd, with the Softball Division meeting at 6:00 PM at the Bargeway Pub on the catering side. The MCUA will then meet as a full association for a short session and then the baseball division will meet at 7:00. The season will be starting on March 13th and runs through mid May. The Mid Columbia Umpires Association is an OSAA sanctioned association that provides umpire services to local area high schools. Training is provided for new umpires. There is an assistance program to help with the purchase of gear for new officials. There is also an assistance program for the purchase of equipment for Military Veterans. Join and help provide a valuable service to high school athletics. Make some extra cash, meet new people and gain a camaraderie with folks that is like no other. You can reach out today for information by emailing myself at rjamack.mcua.mcfoa@gmail.com. You can also show your interest by going to http://www.newofficials.org/.
Robert Jamack - MCUA Commissioner
Hello Ranger Elementary Families! Please check out the attached letter about the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge that our students in grades Kindergarten through 6th learned about today!
Please see an update around school safety protocols at Dufur School.
Get your teams together and we'll see you on the dodgeball court!
For Valentine's Day, the 4th grade class did a "Build a Heart STEM Challenge" using a variety of supplies!
The Ranger varsity boys basketball team will be playing in a district crossover game tonight. They will be playing Ione/Arlington in Ione. The tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. Here is a live link to watch the game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ione-high-school-ione-or/gam229f30e535. Go Rangers!
Coach Little began his basketball coaching career at South Wasco Union High School in the Winter of 1984. He soon transferred to Dufur High School. During Coach Little’s stoic 40 year basketball career he has amassed nearly 400 wins. More importantly he has touched the lives of countless student athletes. To commemorate Coach Little’s basketball career the senior basketball players celebrated his dedication to the sport last Friday night before their game. They also recognized Nancy Little for her sacrifice in giving up 32 years of long lonely nights throughout Coach Little’s 40 years of coaching three sports all year round. Thank you again Mr. Little and Mrs. Little for your commitment and service to Dufur High School and Ranger Athletics.
The Mid Columbia Umpires Association is an OSAA sanctioned association that provides umpire services to local area high schools. The MCUA continues to recruit new and experienced softball and baseball umpires for the 2023 high school season. The association is extremely short on umpires for softball. Women are highly encouraged to join. The season will be starting on March 13th and runs through mid May. Training is provided for new umpires. There is an assistance program to help with the purchase of gear for new officials. There is also an assistance program for the purchase of equipment for Military Veterans. Join and help provide a valuable service to high school athletics. Make some extra cash, meet new people and gain a camaraderie with folks that is like no other. You can reach out today for information by emailing myself at rjamack.mcua.mcfoa@gmail.com. You can also show your interest by going to http://www.newofficials.org/.
Robert Jamack - MCUA Commissioner
Congrats to the Ranger Boys Basketball Team for advancing to district crossover action. The Rangers travel to Ione to play Arlington/Ione on Tuesday Feb. 14, tipoff is 6 pm.
Please see the attached letter from Mr. Henderson with information about School Based Health Centers: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/726/Dufur_School_District/2778208/Feb_9_SBHC_Letter.pdf
Hello Dufur families! This is just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, February 10th, is a Staff Development Day. School will not be in session for students. Have a great weekend.
Reminder, tonight the Mid Columbia Umpires Association (MCUA) will be holding their first meeting of the season at 6:00 PM at the Bargeway Pub on the catering side of the restaurant. The MCUA continues to recruit new and experienced softball and baseball umpires for the 2023 high school baseball and softball season. Women are highly encouraged to join. The season will be starting on March 13th. Training is provided for new umpires. There is an assistance program to help with the purchase of gear for new officials. There is also an assistance program for the purchase of equipment for Veterans.
You can reach out today for information by emailing myself at rjamack.mcua.mcfoa@gmail.com. You can also show your interest by going to http://www.newofficials.org/.
Robert Jamack - MCUA Commissioner
Mrs. Welk’s 1st grade class visited the high school Health Science class to learn about germs and hand washing.
Here is a PSA for the Mid Columbia Umpires Association:
The Mid Columbia Umpires Association (MCUA) is continuing to look for new and experienced umpires for the upcoming 2023 high school baseball and softball season. Women are highly encouraged to join. The season starts March 13th. The first meeting for the MCUA will be February 8th at 6 PM. The meeting will be held at the Bargeway Pub on the catering side. This meeting is the rules meeting and will also be an informational meeting for new members.
The region's high school softball and baseball teams need umpires. High school games cannot be played unless they have certified umpires. If it comes to where there are not enough officials to cover games, games could have a high probability of being cancelled. So join the MCUA and be part of something important for high school athletics. Training is provided for new members. There is an assistance program to help with the purchase of gear for new officials. There is also an assistance program for the purchase of equipment for Veterans. You can reach out today for information by emailing myself at rjamack.mcua.mcfoa@gmail.com. You can also show your interest by going to http://www.newofficials.org/.
Robert Jamack - MCUA Commissioner
Due to a technical issue, please use the following link to access tonight's School-Based Health Center board listening session and regular school board meeting.
Dufur School Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, February 6
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/utr-kcha-biv
Or dial: (US) +1 319-449-2775 PIN: 486 640 601#
A reminder that the District Board of Directors will be holding a "Listening Session" this evening, 2/6 at 5:00 pm on the potential of a School Based Health Center in Dufur School. The meeting will be held in the school cafeteria.
The board is no where near a decison on this topic and wants to hear from the community on this issue to make the best informed decision in the future.