
Are you looking to inform yourself about the upcoming bond being proposed by the Morrow County School Board? Come to one (or all) of these events with questions and we will do our best to provide answers. Save the date and help spread the word by sharing this post.
Events for the week of April 6th through 12th:
April 7 - Irrigon Booster Club Meeting at 5:30 at Irrigon Jr/Sr High
April 8 - Irrigon Chamber Board Meeting at 5:30 at Irrigon Chamber Office
April 9 - Riverside Booster Club Meeting at 5:30 at Riverside Jr/Sr High
April 10 - Heppner Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at 12:00 at the Willow Street HUB
April 10 - Boardman Chamber of Commerce Business Education at 3:00 at Sage Event Center



MCSD will be closed for spring break March 24-28th. Have a fun and safe break! We look forward to seeing everyone back on March 31st!
MCSD estará cerrado por vacaciones de primavera del 24 al 28 de marzo. ¡Que tengan unas vacaciones divertidas y seguras! ¡Esperamos ver a todos de vuelta el 31 de marzo!


Spring Break -
There is NO SCHOOL in the Morrow County School District for SPRING BREAK from March 24-28. Have a safe and wonderful break! School resumes on Monday, March 31st.
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NO HAY CLASES en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Morrow para las VACACIONES DE PRIMAVERA del 24 al 28 de marzo. ¡Que tengas un descanso seguro y maravilloso! La escuela se reanuda el lunes 31 de marzo.


It is time to spring forward one hour! Remember to set your clocks forward when you go to bed Saturday!
Es hora de adelantar una hora el reloj. Acuérdate de adelantar el reloj cuando te acuestes el sábado.


Families,
Today at 11:45 am ACH, IES, and IJSH were all placed in a "Secure" setting by the Morrow County Sheriff Office. This action was taken as a precautionary measure while they were resolving a high speed pursuit near Irrigon and lasted approximately 10 minutes.
As a reminder, during a "Secure" setting students and staff continue with the learning process within the confines of the building. At no time was there a danger to students or staff.
We appreciate the proactive response the Morrow County Sheriff Office has in keeping our schools safe.
Familias,
Hoy a las 11:45 am ACH, IES, y IJSH fueron colocados en un lugar «Seguro» por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Morrow. Esta acción fue tomada como medida de precaución mientras resolvían una persecución a alta velocidad cerca de Irrigon y duró aproximadamente 10 minutos.
Como recordatorio, durante un ambiente «Seguro» los estudiantes y el personal continúan con el proceso de aprendizaje dentro de los confines del edificio. En ningún momento hubo peligro para los estudiantes o el personal.
Apreciamos la respuesta proactiva que la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Morrow tiene en mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.


It goes without saying that our classified staff are rockstars!
Ni que decir tiene que nuestro personal clasificado es una estrella.


Take a look at all the fun things A.C Houghton has coming up this March: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/5353490/ACH_March_Calendar_2025.pdf

Save the Date for Family Literacy Night on March 4th, 5:00-7:00PM! Learn about how you can support your child's reading at home. Dinner will be available from 5:00-5:30PM.
We will be serving pizza and have a fun night planned for everyone, including:
🏆 Door Prizes
📖 Free Books
👨👩👧👦 Games for the family
🛍️ Activity bags for use at home
ℹ️ Community Information
We look forward to seeing you and the whole family at A.C. Houghton. Remember, students must be accompanied by an adult!

¡Reserve la fecha! La Noche de alfabetización familiar el 4 de marzo, de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m. Infórmese sobre cómo puede apoyar la lectura de su hijo en casa. La cena estará disponible de 5:00 a 5:30 p. m.
Serviremos pizza y tendremos una noche divertida para todos, que incluye:
🏆 Premios en la puerta
📖 Libros gratis
👨👩👧👦 Juegos para la familia
🛍️ Bolsas de actividades para usar en casa
ℹ️ Información sobre la comunidad
Esperamos verlo a usted y a toda la familia allí. ¡Recuerde que los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto!

Wednesday February 19th is school exclusion day if students are not up to date on vaccinations. Morrow County Health Department is open as follows:
El miércoles 19 de febrero es día de exclusión escolar si los estudiantes no están al día con las vacunas. El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Morrow está abierto de la siguiente manera:



MCSD will be closed February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day. Originally established in recognition of President George Washington, Presidents' Day is now viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
MCSD permanecerá cerrado el 17 de febrero para celebrar el Día de los Presidentes. Establecido originalmente en reconocimiento del Presidente George Washington, el Día de los Presidentes se considera ahora un día para celebrar a todos los presidentes de EE.UU., pasados y presentes.


Crystal Apple Award Nominations opened on February 1. They are being accepted until April 1st, and we’re not fooling around! If you know of any teachers/staff in your District who go the extra mile, be sure to nominate them for a Crystal Apple Award today.
Nomination form will be available on this page: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/o/imesd/page/crystal-apple-awards
Nominaciones para el premio Manzana de Cristal abrieron el 1 de febrero. Ellos estan siendo aceptados hasta el 1 de abril, ¡y no es broma! Si conoces a algún maestro/a en tu distrito que se esfuerce al máximo, asegúrate de nominarlo para un premio de manzana de Cristal hoy mismo.


Please review our Calendar for the month of February!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/5284202/February_Calendar.pdf
Key Dates to Remember:
Monday, February 10th - Board Meeting at IES @ 6:00pm
February 10-13th - Kindness Dress Up Week
Thursday, February 13th - Valentine's Parties @ 2:30pm
Monday, February 17th - President's Day Holiday, No School
Thursday, February 27th - Student of the Month Assembly @ 8 :30pm


Next week, we will be celebrating kindness here at A.C. Houghton. Don't forget to dress up!
Feb 10: Dream of a Kinder Future - Wear Pajamas
Feb 11: Kindness Shines Bright - Wear Bright Colors, Shimmers and Sparkles
Feb 12: We Have Pride in Being Kind - Wear your A.C. Houghton Shirt!
Feb 13: We Love Being Kind - Wear Valentines Colors (Red, Pink, Purple, White)
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/5284204/Kindness_Dress_up_Week.pdf


Career and Technical Education Month (CTE Month) is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.
Mes de la Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE Month) es una campaña de concientización pública que se lleva a cabo cada febrero para celebrar el valor de la CTE y los logros y realizaciones de los programas de CTE en todo el país.


Based on current and expected weather MCSD will be on a 3 hour delay Wednesday February 5th.
Basado en el tiempo actual y esperado MCSD estará en un retraso de 3 horas el miércoles 5 de febrero.


How the district decides and communicates weather delays and closures.
https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/1314612


This year, National School Counseling Week is celebrated from February 3-7th, the first full week in February. National School Counseling Week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within the schools they serve. Thank a School Counselor today!
Este año, la Semana Nacional de la Consejería Escolar se celebra del 3 al 7 de febrero, la primera semana completa de febrero. La Semana Nacional de la Consejería Escolar destaca las contribuciones únicas de los consejeros escolares dentro de sus escuelas. ¡De las gracias a un/a consejero/a escolar hoy!


Each February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Take some time today to reflect on the advancements made by Black people in America.
Cada febrero, los estadounidenses celebran los logros y la historia de los afroamericanos como parte del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Tómese un momento hoy para reflexionar sobre los avances logrados por los afroamericanos en los Estados Unidos.


Martin Luther King Day:
MCSD will be closed January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr Day. MLK Day not only honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but it encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
MCSD estará cerrado el 20 de enero por el Día de Martin Luther King Jr. El Día de MLK no sólo honra la vida y obra del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sino que alienta a todos los estadounidenses a ofrecerse como voluntarios para mejorar sus comunidades. Es el único día festivo federal designado como un día nacional de servicio.
