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!

2 months ago, Aimee Hovis
Thursday Nov 12th Reminders: Today is Picture Retake Day starting at 10:45am. The Mobile Medical Clinic will be here from 10am-3pm and walk in's are welcome! High School Falls Sports Awards start at 6pm in the High School Gym. Also, if you need to, please remember to schedule a conference with your student's teachers during our Parent Conference days Nov 23rd & 24th. Thank you!
about 2 hours ago, Tonya Duling

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!

2 days ago, Ryan Wraught
Hello 7th/8th grade Parents & Guardians! Please read the attached letter from Mrs. Carter our Middle School Math & Science teacher regarding their upcoming STEAM project "Balloons over Broadway." Thank you!
2 days ago, Tonya Duling

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.

2 days ago, Ryan Wraught
This is a reminder that Picture Retake Day is this Thursday November 12th starting at 10:45am in the Old Grade School Gym with Lifetouch. Attached is a message from Lifetouch regarding pictures for your information.
2 days ago, Tonya Duling
Please don't forget to come join in the fun and watch our very own SWC Theatre Dept present Alice in Wonderland either this weekend or next weekend on the dates/times listed below. Here are a few pictures of the Theatre Dept prepping for Alice in Wonderland this weekend! Tickets are $15 and SWCSD Students are Free!

Sat Nov 14 @ 7:00pm
Sun Nov 15 @ 2:00pm
Fri Nov 20 @ 7:00pm
Sat Nov 21 @ 7:00pm
2 days ago, Tonya Duling
When you get a chance, please read this Keep Kids Safe, A Firearm Safety Guide for Oregon Parents and Caregivers by the Oregon Department of Education. Thank you!
6 days ago, Tonya Duling
SWC Theatre play rehearsal has been cancelled for tonight Thursday November 5th and students will need to take the bus home after school.
7 days ago, Tonya Duling

An amazing watercolor painting by Audrey Johnson.

7 days ago, Ryan Wraught

South Wasco Middle School Leadership students setting up their November calendar.

9 days ago, Ryan Wraught

🎓 **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

10 days ago, Ryan Wraught

Amazing Art by Chloe Palmer! Wow!

13 days ago, Ryan Wraught
The High School ASB Halloween Assembly was lots of fun today and ended with a Mummy wrapping contest with the Sophomores being the quickest to wrap and the Seniors having the best mummy wrap!
14 days ago, Tonya Duling

📚 **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

14 days ago, Ryan Wraught

🎨 **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

15 days ago, Ryan Wraught
Middle School students prepare for their annual Rube Goldberg project where they have 5 energy transformations and their goal was to turn on something electric. They did an amazing job! We also started our force and motion unit and to demonstrate how friction plays a role in force and motion we played a round of mini gold hockey in class.
15 days ago, Tonya Duling
The MS Art Class created Tim Burton inspired self portraits and you can see them displayed in the cafeteria!
15 days ago, Tonya Duling

🔬⚛️ 6th Grade Science in Action! ⚛️🎨

Our 6th graders are exploring the periodic table with their “Name That Element Choice Board!" Students get to choose from 9 different activities to show off their learning and creativity.

Some of the most popular choices include building a 3D model of an element, creating element-inspired artwork, making a vocabulary book, and designing a comic strip! 📚🖍️

We love seeing our students learn about science in creative and hands-on ways! Way to go, 6th graders! 👏💚💛

#SWCSD #SixthGradeScience #HandsOnLearning

21 days ago, Aimee Hovis
2 part message.
1) The EF Tour Japan/Korea Info Meeting is cancelled tonight and will be rescheduled to another date. Due to the playoff Volleyball game tonight.
2) Come on down to the Volleyball District Playoff Game tonight at 6pm. Hope to see you there!!!
22 days ago, Jamie Sowell