Congratulation to Mr. Tim Kahl and Ms. Katie Zmuda for being recognized for their Excellence in Education! Both were selected as our Crystal Apple Award winners for 2022!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
2022 Crystal Apple Award winners
Staff Appreciation Week is May 2nd – 6th. Thank you to all the staff in our district for your hard work, commitment, and dedication especially during this challenging year! We appreciate all you do for our students.
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
celebration!
Please join us for the Griswold High School Sophomore Community Potato Feed on May 3rd! Come by and enjoy a stuffed baked potato before heading to the Spring Concert at 7 p.m.
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
potato feed flyer
Helix Parents/Guardians - If you are coming by this afternoon to pick up your student(s) at the end of the day, please pick up your student(s) at the front of the high school on Main St. The south gate will be closed this afternoon, due to the middle school track meet. Thank you!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Congratulations to Gabby Simpson on her selection as the 2022-2023 State of Oregon FBLA Vice President of Alumni Engagement! As Griswold High School’s first ever FBLA state officer, Gabby will help set the pace for the entire organization.
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Student - Gabriella Taylor-Mendez
A BIG THANK YOU to the Helix community, staff, and students for making our Middle School Carnival on Friday evening such a success!! Our elementary students had a blast winning prizes at each of the games. Parents were able to spend time viewing the elementary Lego projects and the middle school science fair. Thank you again for making the Helix School District such a wonderful school!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Balloon Arch
Helix Parents/Guardians - Helix School District has a large number of students that out due to illness. Some parents have reported their children are testing positive for the Influenza A virus. This virus is contagious and spreads easily from person-to-person. Out of an caution, the Helix School District will do additional cleaning of classrooms and hard surface areas this week. Please keep students at home that are not feeling well. Students are welcome back at school when they are symptom free. Thank you!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Helix Parents/Guardians - Due to weather, our middle school students will be returning early today from the track meet in Umatilla. Students will leave Umatilla at 2:30 p.m. today. I expect them back in Helix by 3:30. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns (541) 457-2175. Thank you!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Yesterday was an exciting day for our little Grizzlies! We had a special guest help us celebrate at our Purposeful People awards assembly! Students cheered on their classmates as they competed in a penny stacking, minute-to-win-it challenge. We also got to recognize many of our students for their outstanding work practicing COOPERATION this month! Way to go Grizzlies! For April, we will be talking about CREATIVITY – Using your imagination to create something or solve a problem. Parents, be on the lookout for letters coming home, that include ways you can practice being creative as a family!
almost 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Students at assembly
Students from the Helix School District raised money for the American Heart Association. The ones who raised the most from each class earned the right to spray me with Silly String!! Great job Grizzlies!!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Mr. Bixler covered with Silly String
Helix Parents - The Helix School District will make face masks optional for all students and staff starting Monday, March 14th. The District will continue to provide disposable face masks for students, staff, and volunteers who wish to continue wearing a mask. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Congratulations to our Kinder - 6th grade students who raised over $2,500 for Helix School District in our annual Kids Heart Challenge! Here are the top class totals: Mr. Curtiss $1,046.79 Mrs. Bessette $ 610.53 Mrs. Curtiss $ 533.04 Mrs. Harlow $ 177.87 Mr. Crawford $ 110.00 Mrs. Torrence $ 86.86 And the Top 4 Students: 1. Maze Terjeson $995.23 2. Nash Miller $533.04 3. Jorie Heath $265.07 4. Jens Terjeson $258.90 Thank you to all our students, community, and Mr. Crawford for pulling it together this year and doing such a great job!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Kids Heart Challenge Logo
Helix Elementary celebrated HONESTY today during our Purposeful People awards assembly! We have some super honest Grizzlies and we could not be more proud! Several students were recognized for their outstanding effort practicing honesty this month. Way to go! Students also tested their balancing skills during a "dicey" minute to win it challenge. Thank you to our middle school student council students for being our pep squad today, and setting a great example for our younger students. The character trait for March is COOPERATION. Parents, be on the lookout for letters coming home with fun ways to practice cooperation as a family!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Students at award assembly
Helix School Parents – The Helix School District will be delaying sending the survey out to gather information from students, staff, and parents about indoor mask wearing. More information is expected from the ODE and OHA in the next week or two. I'll keep you posted once the new information is released. Thank You!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Helix Parents - Lifetouch Photography is at Helix School District taking class pictures today. If you would like a copy, please complete the Class Picture Order Form - https://5il.co/164vo. Payment can be made online or return the order form to the school with payment.
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Good morning - Due to icy road conditions, Helix Schools are closed today, 2/22/2022. Please be safe if you need to travel!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Helix School Parents – On Wednesday, 2/23/2022, the Helix School District will be gathering information from students, staff, and parents about indoor mask wearing. Please review the survey at https://5il.co/15td8. If you would like your child(ren) not to participate in the survey, please notify the school no later than Tuesday, 2/22 by contacting Cindy Wood at cindy.wood@helix.k12.or.us or call 541-457-2175. Thank You!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
This afternoon the Helix School staff and students cheered as the Griswold High School Grizzly boys and girls basketball teams departed for their play-in games against Imbler and Elgin. Go Grizzlies!
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
students and a school bus
This Thursday Griswold High School is going on its annual all-school ski trip. All high school students are eligible and are encouraged to participate. Here is the itinerary for Thursday, February 17th: 6:15 - AM Students must be at the school and ready. 6:30 AM Bus Departure for Anthony 8:30 AM Arrival at Anthony 8:45 AM Check-in, get passes, and equipment. Ski until lunch at 12:00 PM. (students can either bring lunch or bring money to buy lunch) 4:00 PM Bus Departure for Helix 6:00 PM Arrival at Helix
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal
Parents, Immunization Exclusion Day is this Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Your student(s) should be up to date with any of their required vaccinations to remain in school by February 16th. If your child has recently received their vaccinations, or if you would like to check the status on your child's vaccination record, you can email Cindy Wood at cindy.wood@helix.k12.or.us or feel free to contact the office at (541) 457-2175.
about 2 years ago, Brad Bixler - Superintendent/Principal