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 >