WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!

MAY 1, 2026

WILDCAT WISDOM FOR MAY IS HONESTY

This month our Wildcat Wisdom trait is honesty. Honesty means telling the truth. When we tell the truth, people can trust us.

A Big Thank You to Angela Harrell for the Beautiful Mural in our MultiPurpose Room!

WELCHES YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE

We are excited to let you know that Welches Yearbooks are now available for purchase.
 Yearbooks are $18.00 each.
 You can order your yearbook online by going to BuyTheYearbook.com (school code 734083) or by using the envelope we will be sending home with students this week.
 Deadline for ordering is May 15, 2026.

For 8th grade students and parents.....

The 8th grade promotion committee will be buying yearbooks for each 8th grade student.

We will get them to 8th grade students when they come in towards the end of the school year.

8TH GRADE FAMILY NIGHT AT SANDY HIGH SCHOOL

Sandy High School is hosting their annual 8th Grade Family Night on May 6th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

If you have an incoming Freshman student for the 2026-2027 school year, this is a great opportunity to explore the building, learn valuable information regarding graduation requirements, athletics, clubs and activities, plus more! You will also have the chance to meet the high school Administrative and Counseling team members.

8th GRADE PROMOTION – BABY PICTURES NEEDED!

 One of the favorite features of our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony is the Memory Slideshow. To make it special, we need pictures of the 8th grade students as babies or toddlers. Please send all digital pictures to our slide show coordinator, Stephanie Smith, at ssmith0811@yahoo.com.
 
 Please be sure to include the students' name in the subject line so we can ensure that every student is included in the slideshow.
 
 If you do not have a digital copy but have a hard copy of the picture, send it in an envelope, with the student's name on the back of the picture and on the envelope. We will scan it, and then give the original back to you.
 
 We will be communicating about upcoming planning meetings and promotion details in the coming weeks.

MONDAY, MAY 4th:

Staff Appreciation Week

TUESDAY, MAY 5th:

Hearing Screening – K-2

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th:

Early Release – 2:55 pm

Track Practice @Sandy HS – 4:15 pm (Bus leaves 3:50 pm)

8th Grade Family Night @Sandy HS – 6:00 – 7:30 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 7th:

Makeup Vision Screening for Students that were Absent

Track Meet @Sandy HS – 4:15 pm (Bus leaves 2:20 pm)

FRIDAY, MAY 8th:

NO SCHOOL

COMING EVENTS:

5/11                K-3 Ceramics Project

5/13                Early Release – 2:55 pm

5/13                Track Practice @Sandy HS – 4:15 pm (Bus leaves 3:50 pm)

5/14                Bookmobile @Welches – Lunch Recesses

5/14                Track Meet @Ron Russell – 4:15 pm (Bus leaves 2:45 pm)

5/14                Welches Little Steps – 6:00 pm - CANCELLED

5/15                Yearbook Ordering Deadline

5/15                Career Day @CRMS – Middle School

5/15                State Track Meet @Corvallis High School

5/18                4th/5th Grade to Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium

5/20                Early Release – 2:55 pm

5/21                North Fork Reservoir Field Trip – 3rd Grade

5/21                Track League Championship @Barlow High School – 2:45 pm (Bus leaves 1:10 pm)

5/25                NO SCHOOL

5/26                Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am

5/26                K-3 – Ceramics Glazing

5/27                Early Release – 2:55 – LAST EARLY RELEASE OF THE YEAR

5/29                Thank You Ticket Store Open

5/29                Awards Assemblies

                                    Middle School 9:00 am

                                    Elementary 3:15 pm

6/9                   KG Outdoor School – Wildwood Park

6/9                   Sandy HS Grad Walk @Welches

6/10                Triskeleef Farm Field Trip – 4th/5th Grade

6/11                Timothy Lake Field Trip – 3rd Grade

6/11                Bookmobile @Welches – Lunch Recesses

6/15                8th Grade Promotion

6/16                Last Day of School

6/16                Field Day – K-5

6/16                6th/7th Grade – Mt. Hood Lanes Field Trip

6/16                8th Grade Kah-Nee-Ta Field Trip

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

This space will contain community events that are coming up soon!

Make a Splash for a Great Cause! 

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at the Mt. Hood Lions Club for an evening of community, comfort food, and heartfelt support at our Swim Lessons Fundraiser Dinner!

This fundraiser helps provide swim lessons for local youth, building confidence and water safety skills at Camp Arrah Wanna this summer. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time guest, your presence makes a difference.

 Dinner Menu:

The menu features Chicken Fajitas, rice, beans, salsa, and tortillas. Come hungry and bring your friends!

 Happy Hour begins at 5:30 PM

 Dinner served at 6:00 PM

 Tickets:

• Presale: $20
• At the Door: Adults $22 | Kids (10 & under) $8

Presale tickets are available at Mountain Building Supply, Clackamas County Bank (Welches), Brightwood Tavern, Mt. Hood Cannabis, Coffee House 26, Whistle Stop Tavern, or from any Lions Club member.

 Raffle & 50/50 Drawing

We will be offering several raffle items during the evening. Be sure to grab your 50/50 tickets, available for $5 each, from any Lion. Proceeds from the raffle also support the Swim Lessons Program.

This event is chaired by Lion David Buoy, with dinner co-chairs Lions Nolberto Perez and Craig Calvert.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening that directly supports a meaningful program in our community.

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