Sherman County School District

The favorite part of my day was… Seeing a few of our leadership students leading the 6th grade class through the character trait of the month. The influence our older students have on younger students is so great to see when used in such a positive way. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

All basketball practices, student clubs and after school activities are cancelled this evening, November 17. Certain parts of the county are still experiencing slick road conditions. This will allow our transportation department to make only one route delivery after-school and student drivers to return home during daylight hours. Thank you for your understanding and drive safe!

The favorite part of my day was… Seeing the great turnout for 5th-8th grade boys and girls basketball. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… 1. Seeing the kindergarten Veterans’ Day art and… 2. Conducting one one one mock job interviews with Mr. Kido’s students, Mr. Kido, Mr. Dearborn, and myself. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

Middle school basketball practices start tomorrow, 3:30pm! Call the school with questions.

Today! Put on by the PTO & Boosters.

The favorite part of my day was… Spending 12 hours at work for parent-teacher conferences but realizing it felt like spending 12 hours with friends. Spending the majority of our waking hours at school/work and away from our families is made all the more worth it when we’re around people who care for each other, want to support each other and laugh with one another. Starts to feel like a 2nd family. Grateful. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

Please check lost and found when you visit for conferences!

Book fair at conferences!

Family Conferences start today! They will be held today 12:30-8:00pm and tomorrow from 8:00-noon. K-6 families please schedule on ParentVue and 7-12 are walk-in. Please call the office if you need assistance scheduling. We are excited to connect with you!

The favorite part of my day was… Observing two of our Instructional Assistants working with our students in small groups on their reading skills. These two have a heart for ALL students & it’s evident every day as they hold students positively accountable everywhere from in the cafeteria to the playground to the classroom. They have high expectations for students & they consistently strive to provide the academic support to help all succeed. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… 1. Watching 7th grader Gunner happily help 1st grader Max… 2. Seeing the custodians receive a wooden plaque of appreciation made in-house by Mr. Swenson. 3. Seeing staff’s reactions when Tionie announced that every staff member will be receiving a turkey this month. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

Winter weather is in the forecast! In the event we need to alter the school day or bus routes, we will communicate through the school alert system. Notices will also be reported to FlastAlert.net, local tv and radio stations. Oftentimes representatives from North Wasco School District Transportation will personally contact families impacted by alternate bus routes. Please make sure phone numbers are up to date with the school office. Be safe and stay warm!

The favorite part of my day was… The K-6 quarter 1 awards assembly & hearing teachers & coaches acknowledge students’ academic, social, behavioral, & extracurricular progress & accomplishments. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… Watching some of our youngest students look up to their TA in PE class today. Yet another benefit of our K-12 building…having built-in mentors & role models for our young students & leadership building opportunities for our older students. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… Working one on one with students. Whether they’re so small their feet dangle from the chair when seated or they’re taller than me, the reward is the same. Getting to know kids well enough by listening to them helps us understand where their behaviors or choices come from which can then help us teach them how to make better choices the next time around. Teaching accountability, responsibility and critical thinking skills is far more rewarding than teaching compliance. Also really rewarding is how the need to depend on compliance decreases significantly when we take the time to build the trust with students by listening. It’s amazing how much more effective our teaching is when we know what skill to address and the root of the problem to solve. Academics or behavior/social skills. Teaching is teaching. And they both require teaching in order to be most effective. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… The costume parade & our staff dressing up as Waldo. Kids kept asking which staff member was the “real Waldo”. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

Tonight! At the Wasco school & put on by the PTO, Boosters, and Sherman Kids Zone.

The favorite part of my day was… Seeing the staff collaborating throughout the Sheltered Instruction professional learning session this afternoon. I have a deep sense of appreciation & respect for professionals with a mindset to continue to strive to improve their skill sets. Teachers sharing instructional strategies with each other among many moments of laughter was a great way to end the week. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.

The favorite part of my day was… That it was Thank You Thursday. This was our 2nd go at this new monthly tradition. It is so enjoyable to read the hilarious & thoughtful & endearing messages written by students kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s also nice to read the comments written by staff members expressing appreciation to their colleagues. The icing on the cake this evening was getting an email from a parent saying they “wanted to participate in Thank You Thursday” & they proceeded to express gratitude for a teacher who had gone above & beyond for their student today. Principal Fall #EveryKid.EveryDay.100%.