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.
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Click the link below or visit our school website to read more.
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✨ 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!
With school back in session our buildings have started their annual safety drills. These are a state requirement and help prepare our school communities for a variety of safety / emergency scenarios. The attached flyer outlines the names of the drills and the scenarios they are used for. As always, if you have questions please visit with your building principal.
Con el regreso a clases, nuestras escuelas han comenzado sus simulacros de seguridad anuales. Estos son un requisito estatal y ayudan a preparar a nuestras comunidades escolares para una variedad de escenarios de seguridad y emergencia. El folleto adjunto describe los nombres de los simulacros y los escenarios para los que se utilizan. Como siempre, si tiene preguntas, por favor hable con el director de su escuela.
Con el regreso a clases, nuestras escuelas han comenzado sus simulacros de seguridad anuales. Estos son un requisito estatal y ayudan a preparar a nuestras comunidades escolares para una variedad de escenarios de seguridad y emergencia. El folleto adjunto describe los nombres de los simulacros y los escenarios para los que se utilizan. Como siempre, si tiene preguntas, por favor hable con el director de su escuela.
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks in 2001.
En Estados Unidos, el Día del Patriota se celebra el 11 de septiembre de cada año en memoria de las personas fallecidas en los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001.
En Estados Unidos, el Día del Patriota se celebra el 11 de septiembre de cada año en memoria de las personas fallecidas en los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001.
The watermelons have arrived! Over the next few weeks students will get to enjoy local Walchli watermelons as part of their school lunch. As a reminder school meals are free to all students every day! (Seconds do have a cost). This opportunity is funded through the Farm to School food grant.
Local Construction Company's Generosity Transforms School Wish Lists into Reality! Read the full story: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2372621
Welcome back students! We are excited to have you all back! It is going to be a great school year!
Morrow County School District kicked off the 2025–26 school year with its annual District Inservice, held for the first time at the new, state-of-the-art Sage Event Center. The event brought together educators, staff, and leadership from across the district to celebrate collaboration, recognize excellence, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. Read the full story: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2366132
MCSD will continue to offer free meals for students in the 2025-2026 year https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2364910
Welcome back school staff! We are excited to get the 2025-26 school year going!
🎉 Heppner Elementary Families – You’re Invited! 🎉
We’re so excited to welcome our Colt families back for another amazing school year! 💛💙
📅 When: Thursday, August 21st
🕟 Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Where: Start in the gym
Here’s what you can look forward to:
✨ Kick off the evening with a message from Mrs. Winters in the gym.
✨ Head to your new classroom, meet your teacher, and see where all the learning magic will happen this year.
✨ Parent Teacher Club – Find out how you can get involved in supporting our students and school.
✨ Volunteer Sign-Up – Whether it’s helping with events, lending a hand in the classroom, or sharing your talents, there’s a place for you to make a difference.
Open House is the perfect time to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and get a head start on a fantastic school year. We can’t wait to see our halls full of bright smiles and excited energy! 🐴💛💙
We’re so excited to welcome our Colt families back for another amazing school year! 💛💙
📅 When: Thursday, August 21st
🕟 Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Where: Start in the gym
Here’s what you can look forward to:
✨ Kick off the evening with a message from Mrs. Winters in the gym.
✨ Head to your new classroom, meet your teacher, and see where all the learning magic will happen this year.
✨ Parent Teacher Club – Find out how you can get involved in supporting our students and school.
✨ Volunteer Sign-Up – Whether it’s helping with events, lending a hand in the classroom, or sharing your talents, there’s a place for you to make a difference.
Open House is the perfect time to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and get a head start on a fantastic school year. We can’t wait to see our halls full of bright smiles and excited energy! 🐴💛💙
Morrow County School District administrators and staff have been busy this summer working on next steps in the bond process. Morrow County voters passed the $204.4 million general obligation bond in May. Read the article about recent progress: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2347734
