Bus Safety Matters! 🛑🚌
Our children’s safety starts the moment they head to the bus stop.
Please remember these critical rules when you see a school bus on the road:
Always stop when the red lights flash and the stop arm is extended.
Both directions must stop on undivided roads—no exceptions!
Watch for children walking near bus stops, loading, or unloading.
Put distractions away and slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
A few extra seconds of patience can save a life. Let's keep our kids safe together!
**Graduation & Diplomas**
South Wasco County High School now offers three diploma options, providing students with multiple pathways to recognize their achievements and prepare for life beyond high school.
**Regular/Standard Diploma:** Students must earn 26 credits, two more than Oregon’s state requirement. Additional requirements include 3.0 credits in Career and Technical Education (CTE), Personal Finance, and completion and presentation of a Plan and Profile to a community panel.
**South Wasco County Standard Diploma:** In addition to all Regular/Standard Diploma requirements, students must maintain a minimum 1.5 GPA, complete two job shadows and 40 hours of community service, and complete the FAFSA or submit a parent waiver.
**South Wasco County Honors Diploma:** This diploma recognizes students who pursue additional academic and community involvement goals. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, complete 60 hours of community service, complete 4 job shadows, complete the FAFSA, and earn 1.5 credits in advanced coursework, such as dual-credit classes, college courses, or advanced CTE.
**Celebrating Student Achievement:** Of the 30 students in our 2026 graduating class, 12 students (40%) earned the South Wasco County Honors Diploma! This achievement reflects our students’ dedication to academic excellence, community involvement, and preparation for their futures.
Ari shared with us about Spain and its rich Spanish culture at the International Culture Club meeting. As part of her presentation, she prepared a traditional Spanish dish called Tortilla Española, also known as a Spanish potato omelette.
What a fun and delicious way to learn about another country, explore its culture, and experience a little taste of Spain! ¡Gracias, Ari! ❤️
SWC actors are making their final preparations for "Alice in Wonderland." Opening night is this Saturday with show time at 7:00 pm. There is also a matinee performance at 2:00 pm on Sunday. We encourage you to support our young actors!
Electrical Engineering 111 – DC Circuits
Our high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit through Columbia Gorge Community College while receiving instruction right here in our own science classroom!
One of our students is currently taking Electrical Engineering 111: DC Circuits, gaining hands-on experience with electrical engineering concepts and practical circuit applications. This opportunity is made possible through a partnership with Columbia Gorge Community College and equipment donations from the National Science Foundation, which provided electrical engineering trainers, and Columbia Gorge Community College, which donated digital multimeters.
This is another great example of how South Wasco County High School is expanding access to college-level coursework, hands-on learning, and career-connected education without students having to leave our rural community.
Sat Nov 14 @ 7:00pm
Sun Nov 15 @ 2:00pm
Fri Nov 20 @ 7:00pm
Sat Nov 21 @ 7:00pm
An amazing watercolor painting by Audrey Johnson.
South Wasco Middle School Leadership students setting up their November calendar.
🎓 **20 ELECTIVES. MORE OPPORTUNITIES. A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION!** 🎨🛠️🤖
At South Wasco County School District, we’re finding creative ways to give our students more opportunities to learn, explore, and discover their passions!
Thanks to the hard work and collaboration of our teachers, led by K–12 Principal, Mark Endsley, we now offer **20 different electives every semester!** 🙌
Through innovative scheduling and collaboration across grade levels, we’ve expanded opportunities for our middle and high school students while making the most of our talented teaching staff.
Our electives go far beyond the traditional classroom, with opportunities including:
🔧 Manufacturing, CAD & MakerSpace
🤖 STEM & Robotics
⚡ Electrical Engineering Technology 111/112
🎭 Theatre, Piano & Art
🎬 Media Studies & Writing 115/121/122
👩💻 Online Learning & Social Media
🏆 Leadership & Sports Skills
🌎 Ancient History & Cuisine and Cultures
🤝 Peer Tutoring & much more!
These courses help students explore new interests, develop real-world skills, build confidence, and prepare for future college and career opportunities.
**Small school. Big opportunities!** 💙💛
We’re proud of our staff for thinking creatively and working together to ensure our students have access to a well-rounded education with opportunities to explore, create, lead, and succeed!
#SouthWascoSchools #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #RedsidePride
Amazing Art by Chloe Palmer! Wow!
📚 **Peer Tutoring in Action!**
Our middle school students have been helping our 2nd and 3rd graders strengthen their math skills! From regrouping in addition and subtraction to practicing multiplication and division, our students are learning together and supporting one another.
We’re proud to see our older students stepping up as leaders and our younger students building confidence in math. Great job, guys! Keep up the great work! 👏
#PeerTutoring #MathSkills #StudentLeadership #SouthWascoPride
🎨 **Middle School Art Spotlight!**
Our middle school artists have been getting creative with Tim Burton-inspired self-portraits! Students explored unique styles, imaginative details, and expressive features to create their own one-of-a-kind artwork.
Keep an eye out for these creative masterpieces on display in our cafeteria, where students, staff, and visitors can enjoy their amazing work!
Great job, artists! We love seeing creativity come to life at South Wasco! 👏
#MiddleSchoolArt #StudentCreativity #ArtEducation #SouthWascoPride