WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!

FEBRUARY 27, 2026

WILDCAT WISDOM FOR FEBRUARY IS RESPONSIBILITY

This month our Wildcat Wisdom trait is responsibility. Students will be learning that responsibility means making good choices, being dependable, and taking ownership of your actions.

Books about responsibility: 

“A Little Spot of Responsibility” by Diane Alber           “But It’s Not My Fault” by Julia Cook

“Pigsty” by Mark Teague                                               “Because of Mr. Terupt” by Rob Buyea

“Rules” by Cynthia Lord

GET EXCITED!!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO WELCHES!

 The Book Fair is just days away! It will be open March 2nd – 6th. The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/welchesschool

Online shopping will open on Monday, March 2nd and go through Sunday, March 15th.

Following is the link for the online shopping portal:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/welchesschool

We will also have in person shopping available for staff, students and parents.

The Community Hours are in the flyer below.

The Book Fair will also be open during our Books and Bagels event on Friday, March 6th.

MONDAY, MARCH 2nd:

Scholastic Book Fair

ELPA Testing

TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd:

Scholastic Book Fair

Girls Basketball Game @Boring MS – 3:30 pm (bus leaving at 1:50 pm)–ADDITION TO SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th:

Scholastic Book Fair

Early Release – 2:55 pm

Girls Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm

THURSDAY, MARCH 5th:

Scholastic Book Fair

OBOB Wrap Party – 12:40 pm

Little Steps – 6:00 pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th:

Scholastic Book Fair

Books & Bagels – 8:00 am

COMING EVENTS:

3/7                   OBOB Regional Battle – Tumwata Middle School

3/7                   Wrestling End of the Season Tournament – Estacada HS – All Day

3/11                Early Release – 2:55 pm

3/17                Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am

3/18                Early Release – 2:55 pm

3/19                Rotary Books & Dictionaries – K-3 – 12:30 pm

3/20                Awards Assemblies

                                    Middle School - 9:00 am

                                    Elementary – 3:15 pm

3/20                Thank You Ticket Store Open

3/23 – 3/27    SPRING BREAK

3/31                Track Practice Starts

4/1                   Early Release – 2:55 pm

4/2                   8th Grade CTE Tour – 9:00 – 12:15

4/6                   8th Grade Forecasting

4/8                   Early Release -  2:55 pm

4/8                   Kindergarten Kickoff – 5:30 pm

4/9                   Spring Pictures

4/10                NO SCHOOL

4/15                Early Release – 2:55 pm

4/21                Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am

4/22                Early Release – 2:55 pm

4/23                Awards Assemblies

                                    Middle School 9:00 am

                                    Elementary 3:15 pm

4/23                Thank You Ticket Store Open

4/24                NO SCHOOL

4/27-30           All Smiles Dental Team at Welches

4/29                Early Release – 2:55 pm

YEARBOOK PHOTOS - COMMUNITY UPLOAD

Following are our Community Upload directions if you are interested in sharing school related photos with our Yearbook Committee.

Please make sure that you tag your photos with the student’s name and grade level.

WELCHES SPIRIT WEAR

We are excited to be offering Welches Spirit Wear to Welches staff and families.

Welches Schools has partnered with BrewCrew Printing to offer a variety of Spirit Wear.  There are short and long sleeve t-shirts, shorts and sweats and hoodies, in a variety of colors and designs.

To place an order for Spirit Wear you will need to go to the BrewCrew webpage at

https://brewcrewprinting.com/welches-schools

All spirit wear orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students.

You can order items anytime during the school year.

COMMUNITY CORNER

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ORCHID HEALTH HOODLAND CLINIC

No-Cost Care for Welches Students and Available Appointments After School at Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic

Did you know that students at Welches School can receive no-cost physical and mental health care right here in the community?

Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic offers whole-person, student-centered care—including check-ups and sports physicals. We now have a Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) on-site to support your child’s emotional well-being.

We’re proud to work closely with school counselors and district nurses to make care easy, accessible, and local—so your child spends less time away from school and you spend less time off work.

Call today to make an appointment or learn more. We’re here to help.

(971) 333-0494
 Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic