Hello SWC Families: Spring has sprung and with it, the nice weather. Along with that, we also have a rash of clothing choices that are not acceptable for school. We have updated the dress code that modernizes expectations, but we still DO have expectations that students need to meet. Please check the dress code information on the school website (swasco.net) under SWC Flash News to find out more so you can talk with your student about this important issue. Thank you!
CLARIFICATION: Only parents who volunteered to do the drill need to come pick up their children. All other children will return home on the bus or walking, as usual.
DRILL UPDATE: Students scheduled to ride the bus home are now departing the fairgrounds.
FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE DRILL:
Families may now pick up their children. Please bring a photo ID to the Wasco County Fairgrounds, 81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063. Follow signage when you arrive.
THIS IS A DRILL.
Students and staff are being relocated to an off-site location for their safety. Please stay away from campus and the reunification site at this time. The school and law enforcement will notify as soon as there is more information about the situation.
SWCSD Reminder: We are conducting a safety drill today Friday, May 5th, which will include a lockdown and "reunification" exercise at the Tygh Valley Fairgrounds for all staff & students to help us prepare for any emergency situation. Information was emailed home & you can also find the letter on the webpage at swasco.net under Flash News. Call either the GS or HS Office if you have any questions.
SWCSD would like to remind you that there is a presentation about our proposed High School Science material adoption tonight April 18th at 5:30pm in the High School Science Room. Please come if you are interested in having input on this important district decision.
SWCSD would like to remind you that the Wamic Community Center Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 5-6:30pm.
There will be a Community Health Fair in the High School Cafeteria at the Redsides Powow tomorrow April 19th from 5-7pm. If you are coming to the Powwow, please stop by the cafeteria and complete the community survey. You will receive a $10 voucher for a local store and the school also receives a $10 donation for every person who participates in the survey. See you there!
SWCSD would like to remind you that tomorrow night April 19th is the Redsides Powwow dinner with social dancing and games! Due to construction at the Grade School, the dinner will be held in the Legion Hall @ 5:30pm and the Powwow will be in the High School Gym @ 6:30pm. Come and enjoy a community evening of celebrating together!
SWCSD would like to remind everyone that the SWC High School Job Fair is tonight April 12th in the High School Gym. Students attend from 5-6:00pm and the Community is welcome from 6-7:00pm. There are over 30 businesses represented tonight as well as 75 open positions!
SWCSD is providing a presentation about our proposed science material adoption next week on April 18 and are inviting families to attend. A letter from Principal Endsley is attached here and you can also find it on our website under SWC Flash News.
Thank you so much to the School District allowing for the phase 1 remodel of the Science room. It was a blast including 5 student workers during spring break! The feedback from the whole student body has been so positive, and the ability to have a modern Science classroom makes such a wonderful difference in the learning process! I am looking forward to the next phase this summer!
SWCSD would like to remind you that starting this Thursday, April 6th the Wamic Community Center Food Pantry will start it's new hours of 5-6:30pm. The Wamic Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 5-6:30pm.
The South Wasco County Job Fair is right around the corner! We are bringing local employers and job seekers together on Wednesday, April 12th from 6pm-7pm in the High School Gym.
SWCSD would like to remind you that the best way to learn of important current news and information from the school is to look at the top of our webpage under "SWC Flash News." We currently have a "Early Release Poll 2023-24" for you to take and have the videos from last night's High School Lip Sync contest to view as well!
Thank you to Megan Chastain for coming out and running a stage makeup class for our Drama students! It was a huge opportunity for the. Also a special thank you to those who donated and helped provide a full makeup kit to the Drama Program!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow Fri March 10th at SWCSD. If you would like to meet with a teacher regarding your student, please call either the Grade School or High School Office to make an appointment. If you cannot come tomorrow, appointments can also be scheduled for another date.
SWCSD is on a 2-Hour Delay this morning Wed March 8th. We realize this is an inconvenience but with icy road reports we are receiving from our network of early morning weather watchers we are concerned about student and staff safety. Thank you for your patience as we err on the side of safety.
SWCSD is now closed today Monday March 6th for in person instruction due to icy road conditions. Transition to remote learning so students check your email for instructions.