The SORA reading APP is free and makes a great Winter Break activity.
With the arrival of winter weather, we would like to remind parents/families about our district policy. If school is delayed or closed, the information is posted by 6:00 AM. If no notice is posted, school is running on regular schedule. More information can be found here:
https://5il.co/3snfs
https://5il.co/3snfs
A huge thanks to everyone who has stepped up to help shape the future of our local school facilities. Students, staff, and the community are coming together to help design the bond-funded school buildings and keep the projects on track through completion.
Learn more about the Bond Oversight Committee and the Design Advisory Committees at the link: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2569050
Happy Thanksgiving! MCSD will be closed November 26th-28th.
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! MCSD permanecerá cerrado del 27 al 29 de noviembre.
🎒 Heppner Elementary Leadership Food Drive! 🥫💙
Our Leadership students are teaming up with Heppner FFA’s Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals and snacks for students who could use a little extra support when school isn’t in session.
We’re helping them stock the shelves for Christmas Break and we’d love your support!
Drop off donations in the HES school office from November 24 – December 17.
💙 Most-Needed Meal Items:
• Soups (Chicken, Potato, Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, Vegetable, etc.)
• Bagged soups
• Pastas (Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, Ramen, etc.)
• Canned goods (Veggies, Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, etc.)
• Ravioli / Spaghetti O’s
• Bread (bagels, white/whole wheat)
• Pancake mix
• Oatmeal
• Pastries / cereal bars
• Cereal
• Chili
• Jerky or pepperoni sticks
• Peanut butter & jelly
💛 Most-Needed Snack Items:
• Fruit snacks, fruit roll-ups, fruit leather, fruit cups
• Chips or popcorn
• Applesauce pouches/cups
• Granola bars
• Nuts
• Pretzels
• Trail mix
• Crackers
Every item makes a difference for a local kid. 💙
Thank you for helping our Colts support our community! 🐴💛
Our Leadership students are teaming up with Heppner FFA’s Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals and snacks for students who could use a little extra support when school isn’t in session.
We’re helping them stock the shelves for Christmas Break and we’d love your support!
Drop off donations in the HES school office from November 24 – December 17.
💙 Most-Needed Meal Items:
• Soups (Chicken, Potato, Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, Vegetable, etc.)
• Bagged soups
• Pastas (Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, Ramen, etc.)
• Canned goods (Veggies, Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, etc.)
• Ravioli / Spaghetti O’s
• Bread (bagels, white/whole wheat)
• Pancake mix
• Oatmeal
• Pastries / cereal bars
• Cereal
• Chili
• Jerky or pepperoni sticks
• Peanut butter & jelly
💛 Most-Needed Snack Items:
• Fruit snacks, fruit roll-ups, fruit leather, fruit cups
• Chips or popcorn
• Applesauce pouches/cups
• Granola bars
• Nuts
• Pretzels
• Trail mix
• Crackers
Every item makes a difference for a local kid. 💙
Thank you for helping our Colts support our community! 🐴💛
MCSD schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito de MCSD estarán cerradas del miércoles 26 de noviembre al viernes 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. ¡Que tengas un maravilloso Día de Acción de Gracias!
Big News!
The 6th grade and the Library are hosting an online book fair. This book fair is not replacing the Scholastic Book Fair in the spring, but is another way to get books in our students hands!
📖The book fair runs from November 24th through December 4th!
📖Visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and use the code MX5L3 to shop.
Contact Mrs. Lamb in the Library or the office if you have any questions!!
The 6th grade and the Library are hosting an online book fair. This book fair is not replacing the Scholastic Book Fair in the spring, but is another way to get books in our students hands!
📖The book fair runs from November 24th through December 4th!
📖Visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and use the code MX5L3 to shop.
Contact Mrs. Lamb in the Library or the office if you have any questions!!
🌟🌟We had our Head of the Herd Assembly yesterday, and our Colts absolutely shined! 🌟🌟
Each month, students from every grade are chosen for showing outstanding behavior, kindness, leadership, and all-around awesomeness. These kids truly set the pace for the whole herd.
HES Student Leadership put together some fun relay races that the winners participated in. Videos are in the comments! Make sure your volume is down while watching these...we are one big family who cheers everyone on....very loudly! 😁😁
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our recipients — we’re so proud of you!
🐴💙💛Keep leading with kindness and showing what it means to be a Colt!🐴💙💛
Each month, students from every grade are chosen for showing outstanding behavior, kindness, leadership, and all-around awesomeness. These kids truly set the pace for the whole herd.
HES Student Leadership put together some fun relay races that the winners participated in. Videos are in the comments! Make sure your volume is down while watching these...we are one big family who cheers everyone on....very loudly! 😁😁
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our recipients — we’re so proud of you!
🐴💙💛Keep leading with kindness and showing what it means to be a Colt!🐴💙💛
On this Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation—especially those who are now integral members of the MCSD family.
The commitment, discipline, and teamwork honed during your military service are invaluable assets to our school district. Your sacrifice did not end when you took off the uniform; you continue to serve our students and families each and every day.
Thank you for your service to our country, and thank you for your continued dedication to our communities and schools. We are honored to have you as part of our school district team.
The commitment, discipline, and teamwork honed during your military service are invaluable assets to our school district. Your sacrifice did not end when you took off the uniform; you continue to serve our students and families each and every day.
Thank you for your service to our country, and thank you for your continued dedication to our communities and schools. We are honored to have you as part of our school district team.
Veteren’s Day:
MCSD will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans - living or dead, but especially recognizes living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime.
MCSD estará cerrado el 11 de noviembre en observancia del Día de los Veteranos. El Día de los Veteranos rinde homenaje a todos los veteranos estadounidenses, vivos o muertos, pero reconoce especialmente a los veteranos vivos que sirvieron honorablemente durante la guerra o en tiempos de paz.
MCSD will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans - living or dead, but especially recognizes living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime.
MCSD estará cerrado el 11 de noviembre en observancia del Día de los Veteranos. El Día de los Veteranos rinde homenaje a todos los veteranos estadounidenses, vivos o muertos, pero reconoce especialmente a los veteranos vivos que sirvieron honorablemente durante la guerra o en tiempos de paz.
It is time to fall back one hour! Remember to set your clocks back when you go to bed Saturday!
¡Es hora de atrasar una hora! Acuérdate de atrasar los relojes cuando te acuestes el sábado.
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2.
Día de los Muertos
Esta festividad mexicana consiste en que las familias dan la bienvenida a las almas de sus parientes fallecidos en una breve reunión en la que se ofrece comida, bebida y celebración. Esta festividad, que mezcla rituales mesoamericanos, religión europea y cultura española, se celebra del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre cada año.
The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2.
Día de los Muertos
Esta festividad mexicana consiste en que las familias dan la bienvenida a las almas de sus parientes fallecidos en una breve reunión en la que se ofrece comida, bebida y celebración. Esta festividad, que mezcla rituales mesoamericanos, religión europea y cultura española, se celebra del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre cada año.
Happy/Feliz Halloween
🎃✨ New This Year! HES Halloween Costume Contest ✨🎃
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new event to our Halloween festivities! Thanks to our Student Leadership Team, this year, we’re hosting our first-ever costume contest!
October 30th at 1:30pm we will all come together for an assembly in the Gym. We’ve invited three amazing community members to be our guest judges! They will choose -
🏆 Best of Show (Individual Award) – recognizing the most standout costume
🏆Class Award – the entire winning class will enjoy an ice cream party at a time chosen by their teacher!
We can’t wait to see the creativity and school spirit come to life. Let’s make this new tradition a fun and memorable one! 👻🎉
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new event to our Halloween festivities! Thanks to our Student Leadership Team, this year, we’re hosting our first-ever costume contest!
October 30th at 1:30pm we will all come together for an assembly in the Gym. We’ve invited three amazing community members to be our guest judges! They will choose -
🏆 Best of Show (Individual Award) – recognizing the most standout costume
🏆Class Award – the entire winning class will enjoy an ice cream party at a time chosen by their teacher!
We can’t wait to see the creativity and school spirit come to life. Let’s make this new tradition a fun and memorable one! 👻🎉
Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week!
Teachers are looking forward to sitting down with families to talk about how students are doing, what they’re proud of, and goals for the rest of the year. These conferences are a great chance to celebrate progress and work together to support each child’s success.
⏰ Please help us stay on schedule by arriving a few minutes early for your conference time. This helps us give each family the full time and attention they deserve.
Thanks for being involved and a part of your student's team—it makes all the difference!
Teachers are looking forward to sitting down with families to talk about how students are doing, what they’re proud of, and goals for the rest of the year. These conferences are a great chance to celebrate progress and work together to support each child’s success.
⏰ Please help us stay on schedule by arriving a few minutes early for your conference time. This helps us give each family the full time and attention they deserve.
Thanks for being involved and a part of your student's team—it makes all the difference!
As everyone is getting their costumes ready for Halloween, please remember a few of our rules here at school:
🕷️No gore or weapons with costumes
🎃No full-face makeup
👻Inflatable costumes may only be worn during classroom parties
✨These rules help us stay safe and keep Halloween fun and happy for everyone! ✨
🕷️No gore or weapons with costumes
🎃No full-face makeup
👻Inflatable costumes may only be worn during classroom parties
✨These rules help us stay safe and keep Halloween fun and happy for everyone! ✨
🎉Happy Principal's Month! 🎉
Mrs. Winters is not only an incredible principal, she’s an incredible human. She loves her family fiercely, and has a life full of amazing experiences and stories! Seriously—ask her about the sports she played in college sometime! 🚣🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️👟
She gives her whole heart to every single student who walks through our doors. Being a principal comes with an enormous amount of stress, yet she carries it with grace, kindness, and passion for this school and community. We are so lucky to have her as our Principal!
Mrs. Winters is not only an incredible principal, she’s an incredible human. She loves her family fiercely, and has a life full of amazing experiences and stories! Seriously—ask her about the sports she played in college sometime! 🚣🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️👟
She gives her whole heart to every single student who walks through our doors. Being a principal comes with an enormous amount of stress, yet she carries it with grace, kindness, and passion for this school and community. We are so lucky to have her as our Principal!
Huge shout out to all our administrators for all they do behind the scenes to make our schools great!
¡Un gran reconocimiento a todos nuestros administradores por todo lo que hacen detrás de escena para que nuestras escuelas sean geniales!
¡Un gran reconocimiento a todos nuestros administradores por todo lo que hacen detrás de escena para que nuestras escuelas sean geniales!
Have you checked out the Principal’s Newsletter yet? Stay up to date on all the latest happenings at Heppner Elementary!
Click the link below or visit our school website to read more.
📰 https://secure.smore.com/n/nrvp7
🌐 https://hes.morrow.k12.or.us/
Click the link below or visit our school website to read more.
📰 https://secure.smore.com/n/nrvp7
🌐 https://hes.morrow.k12.or.us/
✨ Happy National Custodian Day! ✨
Today we celebrate the heroes who keep our school shining bright every single day. 🌟
From early mornings to late nights, Mr. and Mrs. Crystal make sure classrooms are ready for learning, gyms are ready for playing, and hallways are safe for all. 🧹🪣💙
Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our amazing custodians! Your hard work and dedication make a huge difference—and we appreciate you more than words can say!
Today we celebrate the heroes who keep our school shining bright every single day. 🌟
From early mornings to late nights, Mr. and Mrs. Crystal make sure classrooms are ready for learning, gyms are ready for playing, and hallways are safe for all. 🧹🪣💙
Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our amazing custodians! Your hard work and dedication make a huge difference—and we appreciate you more than words can say!
