Just a couple of reminders about our school schedule next week!
Wednesday, November 11 | NO SCHOOL
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We are grateful to all the brave men and women who have served our country!
Friday, November 13 | EARLY RELEASE
⏰ Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on Friday, November 13.
🍎 Lunch will be served.
🚌 Buses will run as normal, following the early release schedule.
Thank you, and have a great weekend!
💙💛 Heppner Elementary School 💙💛
We can't wait to welcome our Colt families to Heppner Elementary!
📅 Conference Dates:
Tuesday, November 3
Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Have questions about your scheduled conference? Please reach out to your student's teacher.
While you're here, swing by the office!
💛 Pay your $20 ASB fee
💙 Take a peek at our Lost & Found. You might just find that sweatshirt that's been missing since September! 😂
We look forward to seeing everyone! 🐎💙💛
#HeppnerElementary #ColtPride #RIDEForTheBrand
Remember to adjust your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed on Saturday 10/31!
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.
Don't forget!! Tomorrow is the HES Fall Carnival!
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Heppner Elementary Gym
🎯 Carnival Games
📸 Photo Booth
🎉 Bingo
🍭 Junk Food Walk
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a fun evening with our Colt community!
💙💛 We can't wait to see you there!
Heppner Elementary Parent Teacher Club (PTC) is hosting a Snack Drive October 12–22, and they need your help! Each month, PTC provides snack boxes for our classrooms so students who forget a snack or aren't able to bring one from home always have something to enjoy.
How to help:
🍎 Donate boxes of individually packaged, classroom-friendly snacks.
📍 Drop off at the Heppner Elementary office now through October 22, or bring your donations to the Fall Carnival!
💙💛 DONATE SNACKS, EARN CARNIVAL GAMES!
🎟️ For every box of snacks donated, your family will receive a $5 punch card to use at our Fall Carnival!
⭐ Limit of 5 $5 punch cards per family ($25 value).
Let's fill those snack boxes and make sure every Colt has something to munch on! 💙💛
Mark your calendars! Join us for an evening of games, treats, and family fun!
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Heppner Elementary Gym
🎯 Carnival Games
📸 Photo Booth
🎉 Bingo
🍭 Junk Food Walk
🙋 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
It takes a village to make these events happen! Whether you can help run a game, set up, or lend a hand during the carnival, we'd love your help!
👉 Sign up here:
https://evite.me/yv9PvU2Bv8
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a fun evening with our Colt community!
💙💛 We can't wait to see you there!
🐎Showing up is something worth celebrating! 🐎
We are excited to announce that Kindergarten and 2nd Grade were our September attendance winners! Both grades celebrated their awesome attendance with some special treats!
Our goal is 90% attendance or better for EVERY Colt! That means students should miss no more than 14 days during the school year, whether those absences are excused or unexcused. We know life happens! Kids get sick, appointments come up, and sometimes staying home is exactly what they need. When your student needs to be absent, just let their teacher or Mrs. Chick know so we can get their absence excused.
The fun doesn't stop here! Each month, we'll celebrate the class with the highest attendance percentage with a special treat!
🏆Who's going to take the attendance title in October?! 🏆
Every day counts. Every Colt matters. Let's R.I.D.E.! 💙💛
Morrow County Schools Will be closed Monday, September 7th to recognize Labor Day
We’re getting ready for the 2026–2027 school year and can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
📢⚠️ A few reminders:⚠️📢
🐎New Student Registration:
If you have a new Preschool or Kindergarten student, or a student who is new to our district, please contact the school office to receive a registration link.
🐎Returning Students:
Don’t forget to complete your student’s registration for the 2026–2027 school year. Check your email for a link. If you did not receive one, contact the office!
🐎Heppner Elementary Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact Mrs. Chick at the HES Office. She is there Monday-Thursday 8-4pm!
We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Morrow County School District Registration will be delayed until August 17th so that we can finish the transition to our new student information system. Please be watching your email for follow-up information and instructions. Thank you for your patience!
La inscripción en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Morrow se pospondrá hasta el 17 de agosto para que podamos finalizar la transición a nuestro nuevo sistema de información estudiantil. Por favor, revisen su correo electrónico para obtener más información e instrucciones. ¡Gracias por su paciencia!
Can you believe summer is flying by? If you haven't picked up school supplies yet, now is a great time to check them off your list before the back-to-school rush!
You can find the 2026–2027 Heppner Elementary School Supply List below!
Thank you for helping your Colt start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We can't wait to see everyone soon! 💙💛
📚✏️ Our 2026–2027 Heppner Elementary School Supply List is now available! Posting it now gives families plenty of time to shop sales, spread out purchases, and avoid the last-minute rush in August. 📚✏️
You can find the supply list below!
☀️🍉 Now go back to enjoying summer—we promise it'll still be here tomorrow! ☀️🍉
Morrow County School District celebrated its Crystal Apple Award winners at the "Excellence in Education" Awards banquet on Monday, May 11.
Tina Crowell is a school-based counselor at Windy River Elementary.
Jennifer Pope is an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher at A.C. Houghton Elementary.
Stefanie Spivey is a social studies teacher at Heppner Jr./Sr. High School.
Dave Fowler was presented with the Legacy Award this year. Dave is a Manufacturing teacher at Heppner Jr./Sr. High School. Having taught at the school for 37 years, his commitment to high-quality instruction, paired with his dedication to students, has helped build a strong Technology and Manufacturing program at the school. Thank you for your years of steadfast service to the Morrow County School District.
Learn more about our Crystal Apple Award Winners: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2870092
🎉 DON'T FORGET: Kindergarten Round-Up & Pre-K Registration!🎉
Join us for a fun and informative evening as we get your little Colt ready for school!
📅 May 14
⏰ 4:00 – 5:30 PM
📍 Heppner Elementary School-235 East Stansbury Street
📄 Please bring:
• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Address
If you have any questions you can contact the office at 541-676-9128
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and families! 🐎💙💛
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and four amazing educators from the Morrow County School District were named Crystal Apple Award winners this year. They will be recognized at the 2026 Crystal Apple Awards on May 11, 2026.
Tina Crowell, Jennifer Pope, and Stefanie Spivey received the Crystal Apple Award. Dave Fowler was a Legacy Award recipient this year, due to his many years of dedicated service to Heppner Jr./Sr. High School.
Congratulations, and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Read more about the winners: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2870092
We are excited to open applications for our 4-Year-Old PreK program for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
👉 Important reminders:
• This program is for children who will be 4 years old before September 1, 2026
• Be sure to select 2026–2027 school year
• Choose the Heppner Colts program when applying
🗓️ We will be accepting applications through our Kindergarten Roundup on May 14th, with a final deadline of May 15th.
Apply here:
https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/BE47341B8001CBBD7ECDC004201201CF/C626BFB49C07625F3FCB5318CEA7674D
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! 💙💛
