An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in Iceland: Reykjavik and Hvolsvöllur region!
Dear families,
I am following up on my previous email about the informational meeting for our Iceland: Reykjavik and Hvolsvöllur region trip. It’s been amazing to see so much excitement about this opportunity! If you haven’t already, please register for our meeting to learn more about this adventure.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: June 4
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: South Wasco County High School Mr. Well’s room
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/nhsftzv
We’ll cover a lot at our meeting, but feel free to visit EF’s website beforehand to get answers to common parent questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and sharing all the ways this trip can open doors and broaden horizons for your child. Let’s make this dream a reality together!
Warmly,
Jamie Sowell
South Wasco County School High School and the South Wasco County School District are not affiliated with our trip. Any and all District staff attending the above-mentioned trip will be attending solely as individuals and not on behalf of the District in any capacity. No insurance coverage will be provided by the District. Insurance is provided through EF Tours. Participation in the above-described trip/activity is completely voluntary.
Shout out to Storm McCoy who placed 7th at the state meet in javelin.
Congratulations to Jayda Iverson at the state track meet. 2nd Place in the 800 and 6th in the 400!
Congratulations to Bailey Udey who placed 2nd at the state meet today in the triple jump. We are so proud of you!
The 8th grade is on their orientation tour of the high school and learning about some of the amazing CTE opportunities with Mr. Sowell.
An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in Iceland: Reykjavik and Hvolsvöllur region!
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Iceland: Reykjavik and Hvolsvöllur region in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: June 4
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: South Wasco County High School Mr. Well’s room
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/nhsftzv
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Jamie Sowell
South Wasco County School High School and the South Wasco County School District are not affiliated with our trip. Any and all District staff attending the above-mentioned trip will be attending solely as individuals and not on behalf of the District in any capacity. No insurance coverage will be provided by the District. Insurance is provided through EF Tours. Participation in the above-described trip/activity is completely voluntary.
SWCSD would like to remind you about the 2025 Summer EBT Nutrition Program for Kids that helps kids eat healthy when school is out for summer. Kids who qualify get $120 in benefits to buy groceries. Learn more about this benefit at sebt.oregon.gov.
SWCSD would like to remind our Grade School/Middle School parents/guardians of students who have medication at school to please come pick it up on the last day of school, this Friday May 30th at 1:18pm. Thank you!
Congratulations to the 8th grade students who celebrated being promoted to high school last night.
The seniors completed their signing ceremony as part of the spring awards tonight. We are proud of this class and know they are off to accomplish great things.
It’s a sweet end of the school year for the chemistry students, who are using their understanding of intermolecular forces to design and manufacturer of their own candies.
SWCSD would like to remind you that tonight, May 27th is 8th Grade Promotion in the Old Grade School Gym starting at 5:30pm. See you all there!
SWCSD would like to remind you that tonight, May 27th, is the High School Spring Awards ceremony starting at 7:00pm in the High School Gym. We will be honoring not only our Senior Class of 2025 but all High School Academic students and Track Athletes. See you all there!
SWCSD would like to let you know that there are NO activity buses running this last week of school May 27-30th.
Great job to Mr. Hansen's music students and 5th grade band last night, as well as Ms. Wills' piano students who performed in a recital.
SWCSD would like to remind you that tonight Thur May 22nd @ 6:00pm is the Spring Music Concert. Please have your elementary students delivered to their classrooms between 5:30-5:45pm. Thank you!
Congratulations to Ryker Thompson (8th grade), Ian Pechanec (8th grade), and Lane Delco (7th grade) for qualifying to compete in the Meet of Champions in Corvallis, OR last Friday, May 16. Ryker competed in the 100 m hurdles, Ian in javelin, and Lane in the discus. Way to represent SWC boys!
SWCSD would like to remind you that the Mobile Health Clinic (541-308-8345) will be here tomorrow May 22nd and July 31st from 10am-3pm. If your child needs to have their sports physical updated for the 2025-26 sports season, it can be done at the Mobile Health Clinic!
Great job to these Teen Leaders who showcased their work and inspiration for improving SWCSD.
The Middle School Track Awards will be on Wednesday, May 21st at 3:45 p.m. in the new grade school gym.
