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MUFFINS FOR MOMS/DONUTS FOR DADS

 
Thursday, May 10th the Helix Schools will be serving muffins with coffee, juice, and milk for Moms and their children from 7:45 am to 8:30 am. On Thursday, May 17th the Helix Schools will be serving donuts with coffee, juice, and milk for Dads and their children from 7:45 am to 8:30 am.   Please come and let us show our appreciation to you for all that you do and see what your children are learning in the Helix School District.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th

 
Helix Kindergarten Registration will be held on Wednesday, May 9th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the kindergarten classroom.  At this mandatory registration, your student will be assessed on kindergarten entrance skills and be able to explore their new classroom.  Please also bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records with you at this time.  We are looking forward to meeting the class of 2025!  If you have any questions, please contact Cindy at 457-2175.
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COMMUNITY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

 
On Tuesday, May 15th the Helix Facilities Committee will be hosting an ice cream social for the Helix community from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. The purpose of this social is to create awareness of the community regarding the infrastructure needs of the Helix School District.  Currently, the Helix School Board is considering a bond for the November 2012 election.  We encourage everyone to attend to learn more about the need for a bond in the Helix School District. Starting at 6:20 pm, the Facilities Committee will be presenting the results of a feasibility study, answering questions and providing tours.  For more information, please contact Darrick Cope or Cindy Wood at 457-2175, a member of the school board, or a member of the facilities committee.
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2012 Crystal Apple Award Winners

 
Congratulations to Bonnie Harper and Julie Schroeder for being selected as the Helix School District’s Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” 2012 award winners. The presentation of awards will be Wed., May 23th at 4:45 pm at the Pendleton Red Lion. 
 
Great job ladies and thank you for all you do!
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CALLING GRISWOLD VETERANS

 
If you are a Griswold High School graduate who has served in any branch of the U.S. military with an honorable discharge, please contact us with your name, graduation year, branch of service, and a brief overview of your service, including years served. We want to include your name on the future Griswold Veteran’s Memorial. You may also register at
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Educational Opportunities Expand for Helix Students

 
Students at Griswold High School are taking advantage of educational opportunities beyond the normal classroom setting. Students enrolled in the Distance Learning class, choose from the 120 online courses offered through the University of North Dakota. Those students enrolled in the Technical Prep class are eligible to receive dual credit (high school and college) from BMCC in Administrative and Financial Services. Freshmen and sophomores are taking language classes through Rosetta Stone in Spanish, French, Italian and German. In the near future, students will be eligible to take Biology, Speech and Math 111 for dual credit through BMCC or EOU. For more information, contact Lorin Kubishta or Darrick Cope at (541) 457-2175. 
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Helix School District is rated "Outstanding" for the Third Year in a Row!!

Outstanding Performance
 
State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo today released the report card ratings for Oregon’s K-12 public schools. The annual report cards provide parents and community members with a comprehensive overview of each school’s performance in the areas of academic achievement, attendance or graduation, and participation, along with key school statistics and an overall rating. 
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