North Powder School District

Here is an article from The American Exchange Program about our North Powder week. A huge thank you to Jessie Street, our program coordinator, as well as the host families and businesses who supported this endeavor!

We are so grateful for the families who opened their hearts and homes to our visiting students with The American Exchange Project. Thank you for your endless support: Logan and Holly Kerns family, Todd and Kimi Smith family, Stacy and Jason Bingham family, and Logan and Mary Alice McCrae family. You are greatly appreciated!

Seven of our graduates participated in a free inter-state exchange program with the American Exchange Project. This opportunity will be available to upcoming seniors at Powder Valley High School. To learn more visit: americanexchangeproject.org and read the article in The Observer. https://lagrandeobserver.com/2025/07/22/students-from-across-america-visit-eastern-oregon-with-the-american-exchange-project/

📣 Now Enrolling for 2025-2026!
North Powder Charter School has K-12 openings in:
K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th

✅ Free transportation & breakfast
✅ Small class sizes
✅ FFA & CTE programs

📩 Apply now: desiree.mcginn@npowdersd.org
📞 541-898-2244 Ext. 8821

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The DMV offers online testing for your learners permit. You can complete the test online and then walk into a DMV office to pick up your permit. The student will need an adult proctor and a $7.00 fee. The following link will provide you with more information: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/index.aspx

Our counselor will be available during Summer School. If your child needs to see her, please leave a voicemail at 541-898-2244 ext. 8819 or email jenna.werner@npowdersd.org. She'll be available from 8 am until 1 pm M - W and is available for any of our students.

Thanks to the Baker School District, we have access to Care Solace, which is a mental health care service for students, staff, and families. It is my understanding that this service is free. If you or anyone is in need of support, please follow this link. Please reach out to Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Werner if you need extra support. https://caresolace.com/site/baker

If you are planning on joining us on our last day of school for the gourmet corndogs, we need you to RSVP by this Thursday. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtB9VsWUUxJP5xWQPyeFmZX72_I6YYSECmI3vH223dnFY_g/viewform?usp=dialog

Friday School will occur this Friday, May 23rd from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mrs. Cox's classroom. This is for 6th-12th graders and is a time to receive extra assistance from a teacher. If your child is failing, has a low grade, or missing assignments, this is a final opportunity to receive assistance and complete missing assignments. Please call the school if you have any questions.

This is a reminder that this Wednesday the 21st is our Early Release. School is out at 3:10 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. Staff will meet together for professional development. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

The Safe Families for Children of Baker City is hosting a gourmet corndog lunch on our last day of school, which is Wednesday, June 4th. We will do the Color Run at 10:45, and will serve lunch upon completion of the color run. If you are wanting to join us, please fill out the attached survey to RSVP by May 22nd. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtB9VsWUUxJP5xWQPyeFmZX72_I6YYSECmI3vH223dnFY_g/viewform?usp=dialog

There will be a football meeting for 8th-11th grade students on Wednesday May 14th at 3:45 in the math classroom in the high school.

Summer EBT is back! Eligibility for 2025 will be determined by 2024 eligibility. This should be a seamless process that will begin May 23, 2025. These are funds the state has allotted to help feed our students during the summer months when school meals are no longer provided. Please contact Kayla in the Elementary office if you have questions or are curious if you need to apply for your student. If you received SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, your student automatically qualifies.

Please join us for our Spring Concert this coming Wednesday, May 14th. It will be in the Multi Purpose Room of the elementary building and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm. The fifth grade band as well as the high school choir and band will be performing. We hope you can join us for an enjoyable evening of music.

On Wednesday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm there will be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about helping children cope through divorce and separation. This is a virtual gathering, held via Zoom. There is no cost, but you will need to register for the session in order to attend. To register, send email to teala.sunderman@ojd.state.or.us including your name, mailing address, phone number, and date of the class you are attending. Call Teala at (541) 962-9500 x 4, option 2 if you have any questions. For more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5569354/HCCD_5.21.25.pdf

Friday School will occur this Friday, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mrs.Cox's classroom. This is for 6th-12th graders and is a time to receive extra assistance from a teacher. If your child is failing, has a low grade, or missing assignments, this is a great opportunity for them to come in. Please call the school if you have any questions.

Are you representing yourself in a family law case? Learn more about the legal aspects of divorce, separation, modification, guardianship, grandparent visitation and more: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 5:30PM Misener Conference Room, 1001 4th Street La Grande, Oregon For more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5569034/Family_Law_Workshop_-_May_2025.pdf

Are you looking to improve your co-parenting skills? Sign up for the Successful Co-Parenting series, held on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00PM. Sessions will be held at Heidi Ho School at First Baptist Church in La Grande. These classes will be held on May 8, 15, 22 and 29. All sessions are free, childcare is provided. To register, contact Teala at teala.sunderman@ojd.state.or.us or call at (541) 962-9500 (extension 4, option 2) For more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5569032/Co_Parenting_class_May__2025.pdf

May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande! Join the celebration from 9:00am-5:00pm. Take home a free book and enter the raffle for a chance to win a gift certificate for Hobby Habit!

Come attend the First Annual Food Bank and Home Goods Event! This event will take place in the La Grande Middle School Gymnasium on April 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm. The goal is to help raise funds for families and children in the Union County area. Food boxes will be donated to families in need. Home goods will be sold at reduced prices. All proceeds will go towards local organizations that serve children and families in the community. Find out more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5568931/Food_Bank_and_Home_Goods_Event_April_26_2025.pdf