DUFUR SCHOOL DISTRICT #29

Student registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year for students at Dufur School. Parents should use their ParentVue account to complete the yearly registration for their children. If you are new to the Dufur School District, please use the “REGISTER NEW STUDENT” button on our website homepage.
To register a student at Dufur School you must be a resident of the Dufur School District (which means you physically reside within the boundaries of the Dufur School District), or you must have an Interdistrict Release signed by your home district and the Dufur School District Superintendent. As part of the registration process you will be asked for proof of residency. Please see Dufur School District Policy JEC-AR District Registration/Admissions for guidance.
We will be using FinalForms this year to handle all extra-curricular registration and requirements. Please see these instructions to create your parent account. Please note that your child will use their school-issued email account when setting up FinalForms accounts.
If you have any questions or need assistance in the registration process, please reach out to Bonnie Lepinski, Dufur School Registrar at beverson@dufur.k12.or.us.

The Dufur School District extends its deepest gratitude to two exceptional outgoing Board of Directors members whose combined decades of service have shaped our educational community. Robert Wallace, who dedicated 16 years to the Board, brought unwavering commitment and thoughtful leadership to every decision affecting our students and schools. His steady presence and collaborative approach helped guide the district through numerous challenges and achievements. Stan Ashbrook's remarkable 40-year tenure on the Board represents an extraordinary legacy of service that spans multiple generations of Dufur families. His institutional knowledge, wisdom, and passionate advocacy for educational excellence have been cornerstones of our district's success. Both Robert and Stan have given generously of their time, energy, and expertise, making countless sacrifices to ensure that Dufur students receive the quality education they deserve. Their contributions will continue to benefit our school and community for years to come, and while their presence on the Board will be deeply missed, their impact on the Dufur School District will endure as a testament to the power of dedicated public service in education.

Summer Reading Program:Join us in the front foyer of the school on July 1st at 10:30 am for the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, they will be presenting POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET. Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The whole family will enjoy exploring the environment, designing solutions, and imagining a brighter future. Let’s do this!

This summer, children can enjoy free nutritious meals at Dufur School to combat hunger. All kids aged 18 and under are eligible to participate. Please complete this Google Form if you are interested in participating: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdawU-Ly-Z30dPhSIrLQbeWQR_sNVek6-YQEfJJ_TpLk28vog/viewform

Join us in the Dufur School Library on June 24th at 1 pm for fun STEAM activities including a marble maze, origami and guided drawings. The library will be open from 10-2, you are welcome to come in, check out books, explore and enjoy the air conditioning.

2nd & 3rd graders had fun last week engineering towers in Steam at Summer School!

Notice: The June 23rd meeting of the Dufur School District Board of Directors has been rescheduled to June 30th at 6:00 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

Dufur School is serving meals during Summer School. Children who don't attend Summer School are welcome for meals at these times: Breakfast 8:00 to 9:30 am, and Lunch 11:12:30 T, W, TH, June 10 to July 3. (Week of June 16 will be 16th, 17th & 18th.)

There will be a kickoff ceremony for the Dufur Elementary Garden on August 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will celebrate with informational booths, activities, games, freeebies and treats!

One Community Health is offering sports physical appointments to Dufur athletes on July 28th, and July 31st. To make an appointment : https://www.onecommunityhealth.org/dufur-health-center

Jason Ruby (Kindergarten) & Peyton Brock (5th Grade) had the most reading growth for the 2024-25 school year! These students won bikes, helmets, and locks donated from the Masons in The Dalles, as well as $10 gift cards to Klindt's Bookstore in The Dalles from the Ranger Pride Education Foundation.

Ms. Dawkins' 3rd Graders went on a field trip to Nichols Art Glass this week! Students were shown how Mr. Nichols makes his artwork and learned the importance of persistence when trying new techniques. We had a great time watching him demonstrate how to make a flower and an antler (Mrs. Fain was even able to help him add some small pieces of glass to the bottom of the antler).

The Class of 2026 celebrated their last day of school with breakfast in the parking lot before school started today. They're looking forward to a great senior year!

Parents, this is just a reminder that today is early release for students at 1 pm. Have a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Mead's 5th grade class is rounding out the year by finishing their Renaissance unit and writing biographies about famous artists. They experienced drawing like Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, under their desks. Also, students have been reviewing the end of their geometry unit and love working in teams during a room walk activity. This group is ready for middle school!

A huge thank you to Andy Nichols at Nichols Art Glass for inviting 2nd grade to watch the process of blowing glass on Friday. His artwork is fascinating and it was so fun to watch the process of glass blowing ornaments and he even made a leaf and flower in front of them! They followed it up with a trip to Sorosis Park for lunch!

Congratulations Dufur High Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the Dufur track team for their performances this weekend at the OSAA state track meet! Ellie Brock 4th in the 400 Chase Richards 9th in the high jump Zeb Stelzer 11th in the 3000 4x100 team 11th consisting of Bryson Cates, Chase Richards, Noah Coleman & Zeb Stelzer Ellie Brock 12th in the 200 Congratulation on a great season!

Notice: The June 23rd meeting of the Dufur School District Board of Directors has been rescheduled to June 30th at 6:00 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

On Wednesday evening, Dufur School held its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Night. We proudly celebrated the many accomplishments of Dufur students. The Ranger Pride Education Foundation awarded $86,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors. Special Community Builder Awards were given to Rocky and Jana Webb and Bill Timinsky and Ellie Webb. Years of Service Awards were given to Connie Harvey for 25 years with the district and Tylynn Wenzel for 6 years teaching at Dufur School. Go Rangers!