Welches Weekly Update - 10/16/26
WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!
OCTOBER 16, 2026
WELCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Each week, Welches Middle School staff offer clubs during and after school. We offer clubs based on student input. All students are welcome at all clubs.
We are excited to announce the return of Creative Club as an after-school club for Welches Middle School students! It will occur on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm beginning October 20, 2026. Students can bring their own art and craft projects and supplies, use school-provided supplies, and/or complete group activities.
For students to attend after school clubs, parent/guardian permission is required. Parents/guardians are required to provide transportation from school to home. Ms. Teresa, our counselor, sent out a digital permission form through Parent Square for this club. Following is a link to the Parent Square post: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/92483065
SCHOOL COUNSELOR MESSAGE
Stay up-to-date on school counseling activities for Welches Elementary and Middle School students this year. Read the latest School Counseling Corner newsletter for parents and caregivers from Ms. Teresa, K-8 School Counselor.
OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (OBOB)
The Welches PTCO went to the 3rd-5th grade classrooms this week to talk about their OBOB Club (Oregon Battle of the Books) and hand out sign up forms.
Any student in grades 3rd, 4th or 5th is welcome to join our OBOB club. The club meets on Tuesdays starting October 20th during lunch/recess time. The club will meet through February, with practice increasing to Tuesdays and Thursdays in January. Students are expected to read at least 30 minutes per day outside of the club. This is a super fun club for any book loving student.
Please see the attached OBOB sign-up form for all the details.
Forms must be turned in to teachers or the office by October 15th for your student to participate. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help "coach" for the club. Please reach out to Ally at info@welchesptco.org with any questions.
Happy Reading!
SPIRIT WEEK – KG – 8th Grade
October 26 – 30, 2026
Monday – Monster Monday
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Thursday – Plaid Day
Friday – Costume Day
RAINBOW RUN PLEDGE ENVELOPES
The Rainbow Run is over, and pledges are starting to roll in! We are off to a great start so let’s keep up the momentum!
The kids ran their hearts out! Want to help them reach their goal this year? Stop by https://www.welchesptco.org/rainbowrun to donate! Your support makes Welches the best!
When pledge forms are returned, students will receive a special Thank You card worth 10 tickets! Make sure to get those forms back before the first store opens this month!
Don't have a student in the school but still want to help? Head over to https://www.welchesptco.org/rainbowrun and click the "Make a Pledge" button. Just type "Community Support" in the name and grade categories and know that every dime stays in your community! Funds support art programs through the Right Brain Initiative, field trips, and essential supplies that help our students be their best!
Thanks for all your support!!
We urge all students to turn in their pledge envelopes as soon as possible – even if no money was collected. Students will get the following thank you ticket certificate just for turning in their envelope.
WELCHES BOYS’ BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for Welches Boys Basketball is open through the In-Touch website.
We have attached instructions for the registration process you can access if you have any issues.
The season starts Tuesday, October 20th and is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys. There are no cuts for middle school sports, so anyone that wants to play will be on a team. Players will be split into Varsity and JV teams.
Important Information to Know:
- Families must register online through the In-Touch website. (See registration process below)
- Each athlete must have a current sports physical on file with the school in order to participate. If you can’t get an appointment with your doctor, you can try Orchid Health at 971-333-0494. We have attached a copy of the physical form to this post.
- The participation fee is $55.00 per sport.
- Practice is every day, right after school, until 5:45 pm, including Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, athletes will have a study hall for an hour before practice.
- What to bring: athletic shoes and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothing that is suited for being physically active in the gym.
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Games are usually played twice a week. Schedules will be handed out during the first week of practice.
- One way buses will take players to most of the away games (families are responsible for getting their athletes home on these trips.)
- Round-Trip buses will take players to games and back to Welches Middle School when the games are further away.
Registration Process (this is best done on a laptop or desktop. It doesn’t work as well on a phone.
- Please read the attached document with registration instructions.
- Go to the In-Touch Website to register your athlete.
- Registration will close on Tuesday, October 20th. No exceptions.
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.
FLU VACCINES
Flu Vaccines Available for Welches School Students
As flu season approaches, Orchid's Hoodland Clinic has flu vaccines available for Welches School students.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for students, and the clinic is conveniently located right here in Welches.
Call to schedule your child’s flu vaccine.
Hoodland Clinic
24461 E Welches Rd, Welches, OR 97067
971-333-0494
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th:
Volleyball Game @Home – 4:30 pm (8th Grade Night/Pizza Party)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th:
Boys Basketball Starts
Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st:
Early Release – 2:55 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd:
Boys Basketball Parent Meeting – 5:45 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd:
Liepold Farms – KG/1st Grade
COMING EVENTS:
10/26 Spirit Day – Monster Monday
10/27 Spirit Day – Pajama Day
10/28 Spirit Day – Wacky Wednesday
10/28 Early Release – 2:55 pm
10/29 Spirit Day – Plaid Day
10/30 Spirit Day – Costume Day!
10/30 Harvest Festival
11/4 Picture Retake Day
11/4 Early Release – 2:55 pm
11/11 NO SCHOOL
11/12 Mobile Library at Welches
11/13 Music, Math & Muffins – 8:00 am
11/17 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
11/18 Early Release – 2:55 pm
11/20 Thank You Ticket Store Open
11/20 Awards Assemblies
Middle School – 9:00 am
Elementary – 3:15 pm
11/23–11/27 Thanksgiving Break
12/2 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/9 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/10 Mobile Library at Welches
12/15 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
12/16 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/18 Thank You Ticket Store Open
12/18 Awards Assemblies
Middle School – 9:00 am
Elementary – 3:15 pm
12/21 – 1/1 WINTER BREAK
COMMUNITY CORNER
This space will contain community events that are coming up soon!
SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORS WORKSHOP
Strengthen community response to domestic violence by connecting with your neighbors in a CWS-facilitated discussion on ways to support survivors.
The October 27th event will focus on safety when leaving an abusive relationship.
FREE for all, please bring a seat.
Register at: :https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeugpEw5ysZngngC42IxOId8KeSQwUWMOA52tdYpRj__VBeng/viewform
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