The Dalles Country Club will be opening new sessions of Birdie Basics, a golf instruction program taught to children ages 3-6. Travis Kane, who is the Dufur High School golf coach, is the instructor. If interested, please check out the attached flyer.
Congratulations to Dufur alumna Katie Beal for making the Central Oregon Community College Dean's List! To be eligible to appear on the Dean's List, COCC students are required to be enrolled in 12 or more credits and receive a term GPA of 3.60 or higher. Way to go, Katie!
Baseball today versus Union has been postponed, date / time TBD due to weather in Northeast Oregon.
The Jerri Walker DePriest Board of Trustees had a great day finalizing the plan for potential multi year scholarships! Selection day is quickly approaching!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions, and at all levels of education. A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. SafeSpace Children's Advocacy Center of the Gorge is a single point of contact for child abuse victims in the Columbia Gorge to get the help they need. Please check out this video that highlights the important work that they do. https://www.safespacecac.org/?pgid=kod51imm-189b907f-6d2c-4ae9-8c13-0df3360fff8d
The 17th Annual Ranger Walk-a-thon is next Friday, April 22nd, from 1-3 pm on the Ranger Football field! Get your pledges completed today and support the Innovative Education Grant Fund for special classroom projects and supplies!
Please support the DHS Class of 2022 as they raise funds to cover the cost of their senior trip and graduation! Email Mrs. Anderson at sarah.anderson@dufur.k12.or.us with any questions.
The senior government class was honored to welcome Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan to their class today. Secretary Fagan attended Dufur School during her elementary years, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed having her visit the class and talk about her childhood, career, and her role in Oregon's government. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit, Secretary Fagan!
Yesterday, Dufur students were visited by Jake and Jonathan from the SWAT and Crowd Management divisions of Oregon State Police. Students learned about the aspects of the job, and got to look at and try on gear!
Dufur School will be offering daycare this Friday, April 15th from 8:00-3:20. Please email kwhitley@dufur.k12.or.us if you would like to sign your child up. There will be no bussing services provided for daycare and students must be transported to the school by their parents.
Congratulations to the class of 2022 Valedictorians: Aileen Carrillo, Hannah Kortge, Piper Neal, Morgan Olson, and Gabe Petroff, and congratulations to Salutatorians: Ashley Bailey and Emily Crawford!
Jordan had a great day of career exploration at Morrow County Grain Growers last week. He worked for the day at the Combine Clinic, greeting customers and helping out with set up and serving lunch. Thanks to MCGG for making this opportunity possible!
Teresa Morris will hold a volleyball meeting April 11, at 7:00 pm
https://zoom.us/j/4420386390?pwd=ZzIvZVlKejhRVUplNitGTGc3TXQ4dz09
Meeting ID: 442 038 6390
Passcode: HhRR3u
Due to heavy snowfall in and around Dufur, Dufur School will be closed today, with no virtual learning.
There will be an informational meeting with Coach Morris for all 2022 High School Volleyball Players on Monday Evening at 7:00 pm via Zoom. The link will be on the Dufur School District website!
Officer Thomas stopped by today to play some basketball during 2nd & 3rd grade recess!
Easter Grams can be ordered now, and will be delivered to the student of your choice! Grams can be purchased at the front office from March 28th-April 8th. Each gram is $5.00. The Easter Grams include 3 filled eggs that contain toys, candy, and bubbles.
The Dufur School District is forming a committee to review K-12 Health Education requirements, as well as dealing with potentially controversial topics in Dufur School. If you would like to be considered to be a part of this group please email Jack Henderson, jhender@dufur.k12.or.us
The Ranger Pride Education Foundation recently received a generous donation of $ 5,000.00 dollars from the Weidner Family Charitable Trust. This donation will assist in the development of the Ranger Heritage Agriculture Fund. Thank you for your donation!
The Ranger Pride Education Foundation proudly presents the 17th Annual Ranger WALK-A-THON! Join us Friday, April 22nd, on the Ranger football field as we raise money for the Innovative Education Grant Fund to support classroom projects, field trips, and supplies.
Packets with more information and pledge forms will be distributed this week. Make your pledge today!
