The Helix School District currently has three open coaching positions for the 2021/2022 school year. The positions are Middle School Volleyball, High School Volleyball, High School Tennis. For more information about these positions visit the Helix webpage: https://www.helix.k12.or.us/o/... or go to the IMESD webpage to apply: https://intermountain.tedk12.c... READ MORE >
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT #1-R NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a meeting of the budget committee of the Helix School District #1-R will be held on the 5th day of May 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the budget message and budget document of the district for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The... READ MORE >
After extensive consideration of all the information, interaction, and input from staff and community members, the Helix School Board has offered the position of Superintendent/Principal of the Helix School District to Brad Bixler. We are pleased to announce that Brad has accepted our offer. We are confident Brad will be a long term, community involved, dedicated... READ MORE >
Helix Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be held on Wednesday, April 14th from 2:30 - 4:30 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. Your incoming kindergarten student needs to be 5 years old before September... READ MORE >
Pink cupcakes and fruit punch for lunch at Helix? No way, too much sugar!! What was the cook thinking? April Fools!! Lunch is actually meatloaf and pink mashed potato cupcakes with red Jello. Yummy and a fun experience for the students. Thanks Katie and Brittany for your extra effort. READ MORE >
Helix Superintendent Q & A Format for Friday, April 2nd Schedule: 1:00 pm McKennon McDonald -- w/School Board (postponed) Tim Sprenger -- w/ School Staff (Via Zoom) Brad Bixler -- w/ Community (Via Zoom) 2:00 pm McKennon McDonald -- w/ Community (Via Zoom) (postponed) Tim Sprenger -- w/ School Board Brad Bixler -- w/ School Staff (Via Zoom) 3:00 pm... READ MORE >
Want to recognize an amazing staff member at your school? Nominate them for a 2021 Crystal Apple Award at: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form. Nomination Deadline is April 2, 2021. Those eligible to win a Crystal Apple are principals, assistant principals, teachers, paraeducators, office staff, maintenance staff and other... READ MORE >
Helix SD Superintendent/Principal employment posting can be found on the IMESD website at the link below:https://intermountain.tedk12.c... READ MORE >
Parents, Based on the current conditions, I feel a two-hour late start is prudent for Friday, Feb. 12th for the Helix School District. This extra two hours will let the road crews improve driving conditions. Please read the School Closure Protocol letter on the school Facebook or webpage for more specific info. Thanks, Darrick Cope READ MORE >
Parents, For the first time in nearly 11 months, the Helix School District has K-12th grade students, in-person for a full day of instruction. A huge thanks to the Helix staff and parents for your perseverance since we had to shut down on Friday, March 13th, 2020. Please continue to self-screen your students and keep them home if they are sick or have COVID... READ MORE >
Parents, Be sure to watch for a mailing that includes the attached letter and a couple of other documents. Thanks, Darrick Cope READ MORE >
Thank you to the Helix School Board! January is School Board Recognition Month. Even during a pandemic, it’s worth taking time to thank our elected school board members for charting the future of our students and communities. The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197... READ MORE >
Parents, students and Helix community, As I’m sure you have heard, Gov Brown, ODE, OHA, and others are going to begin a transition from the current COVID metrics to a more locally controlled advisory status, which will eventually allow for in-person instruction. It appears the Feb. 15th date is still something the Gov is shooting for as a state-wide reopening date.... READ MORE >
I feel so honored and blessed to work in a school district with such a wonderful PTO, parents, students and community. The snacks and various items given to the staff this week were so awesome and much appreciated. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!! See you in 2021!! Thanks, Darrick Cope READ MORE >
Welcome! The Helix School District has partnered with My MealTime, a fast, secure online service for making credit or debit card deposits and monitoring your student’s lunch account. You can access this from the Helix School District Webpage (helix.k12.or.us) and click the HELPFUL LINKS button at the top of the page. Scroll down to MealTime Breakfast/Lunch Program... READ MORE >
For those of you interested in high school athletics: OSAA ADJUSTS 20-21 CALENDAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES In the revised calendar adopted today, Fall sports are moved to Season 2 and will begin in February with multiple activities permitted by state guidance. This allows time for case counts to decrease in the new year and for counties to subsequently move out of the... READ MORE >
Umatilla County Health Dept will be hosting drive thru school age vaccination clinics the week of December 7th. Mon. December 7th 1-6pm at Gib Olinger Elementary in Milton-Freewater Tues. December 8th 1-4pm at Gib Olinger Elementary in Milton-Freewater Please note: 1. Pre-registration is required 2. There will be no out of... READ MORE >
A huge thanks to Dr. Derek Earl and his staff from Family Health Association in Hermiston for taking the time to conduct ImPACT concussion tests and sports physicals for our students on Tuesday evening. The ImPACT test has two primary uses: before the onset of an activity, a baseline test is conducted to measure the athlete's performance baseline. Baseline test are... READ MORE >
Fall is Here! – the beautiful fall season has arrived, and many fun autumn activities for students can incorporate art, cooking, science and agricultural lessons. Check out a few ideas here: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/autumn.shtml READ MORE >
As a result of Governor Brown’s recent proclamation, face coverings will be required for all students (K-12), and all staff, upon return to classes on August 31st. I will be amending the Operational Blueprint to include this requirement before submitting to ODE. I would hope that with time, we will return to face coverings for K-12 to be optional. Please feel free... READ MORE >
To view the 2020-2021 Budget Meeting Documents click on the following link: https://www.helix.k12.or.us/o/... READ MORE >
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT #1-R NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.401, that a meeting of the budget committee of the Helix School District #1-R will be held on the 20th day of May, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the budget message and budget document of the district for the fiscal year 2020-2021. In response... READ MORE >
InterMountain Technology is providing easy contact for Helpdesk support to families and students while schools are closed for online school work by calling 888-223-9593. The IT staff member answering the phone will create a Helpdesk ticket for the caller so that the district’s technician(s) can follow up to provide assistance. Technicians will do their... READ MORE >
Author Gary Hogg will be at Helix Thursday, Feb. 6th. See attached flier for more info. READ MORE >
Athletic Director Wayne Miller and Helix Superintendent Darrick Cope presented a $5,200 check to Joseph Superintendent Lance Homan. A huge thanks to all who helped make this generous donation possible. We wish Joseph well as they repair all the damage to their gym and school. READ MORE >
As many of you know, the Joseph School District had a devastating fire in their gymnasium last week. Fire and water damaged a large portion of their elementary school, cafeteria, hallways and gym. The Helix School District will be holding a fundraiser during the Saturday, Jan. 25th basketball game against Powder Valley. As is always the case, admission to the game... READ MORE >
Game today against Elgin has been cancelled, but we will play Nixyaawii instead. Same times, 1:30pm half JV Girls, V Girls at 4:00pm, V Boys at 5:30pm. Elgin game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14th, V Girls at 4:00pm, V Boys at 5:30pm.GO GRIZZLIES!! READ MORE >
Here is what we have for Helix Athletics for December 26- January 4: Friday, January 3 @ Helix vs Mac-Hi JV's--JV girls 4:30pm, VG at 6:00pm, VB at 7:30pm Saturday, January 4 @ Helix vs Riverside JV's---VG at 1:00pm, VB at 2:30 READ MORE >
Helix Christmas Tournament will be Friday Dec. 20th and Sat., Dec. 21st. READ MORE >
The Helix School District was recently ranked 19th in the Portland Business Journal Oregon’s Top 30 School Districts in the Oregon. This ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with ratings collected from millions of Niche users. More specifically, districts are ranked on the following... READ MORE >
There will be a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Basketball at Helix this year. For more information, call Breanne Parker. READ MORE >
As part of the Student Success Act, schools are asking for student, parent and community input on what ways we can best serve our students. Please complete the survey at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctvLA5_UtsTqi_6ShSBTAOau2ji4bINHP3d2Cs8-vYHZNYvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link READ MORE >
Visitors from Down-Under in the Kindergarten and 3rd grade classrooms today. Thanks for sharing all the interesting info, pictures and stuffed animals from Australia with us. Good times!! READ MORE >
The Helix School District still has an opening for a High School Girls/Boys Tennis Coach READ MORE >
Good luck to Kyleen Stahancyk, Kyla Harper, Kaylee Cope and Alexis Leake as they compete Tuesday, June 11th at the National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland. Best of luck and GO GRIZZLIES!! READ MORE >
The Helix School District is pleased to announce our 2019 Crystal Apple Award winners: Dustin Curtiss, Fourth Grade Teacher, Helix Elementary; Mark Mathews, Bus Driver, Helix School District READ MORE >
A huge thanks to Mike and Kary from the Umatilla County Public Health Department for conducting a 7th - 12th grade assembly today on addiction and the dangers of using Opioids, Tobacco, Vaping and other drugs. READ MORE >
When students have the opportunity to participate in college-level courses and earn credits or certificates while still in high school, it means real financial savings for families today. Eastern Promise is a collaboration between Blue Mountain Community College, Eastern Oregon University, Treasure Valley Community College, the InterMountain Education... READ MORE >
Congrats to Andrew Kubishta for having his artwork selected among 2,011 entries to the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Calendar Art Contest. Andrew and 12 other winners will have their artwork displayed in the 2019 AITC calendar. For more information visit the AITC website at www.oregonaitc.org. Great Job Andrew!!! READ MORE >
Griswold High School was recently ranked 39th in the Portland Business Journal Oregon’s Top 50 High Schools for 2019. The 2019 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with ratings collected from millions of Niche users. More specifically, these ratings are based on... READ MORE >