Welches Weekly Update - 10/23/26
WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!
OCTOBER 23, 2026
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
Welches Picture Retake Day is on Wednesday, November 4th.
Students who should get their pictures taken on retake day are:
- Any student that was absent on the original picture day
- Any new students who have not been photographed
- Students wanting a retake photo. If a student ordered a package and wants an new photo please have them return the original package to the photographer on retake day.
Order can be placed online at mydorian.com before Picture Day and for up to 2 days afterward.
COUNSELOR CORNER
Mindfulness, best effort, communication skills and more - catch up on the latest from your student's classroom counseling lessons in Welches Elementary School and Welches Middle School.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT – 6-8
Welches Middle School students are invited to a Movie Night for students in Grades 6-8 on Friday, November 6 from 5:45-7:45pm in the Multipurpose Room. Come watch Coraline and learn about stop motion animation! Learn more here.
SPIRIT WEEK – KG – 8th Grade
October 26 – 30, 2026
Monday – Monster Monday
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Thursday – Plaid Day
Friday – Costume Day
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 26th:
Spirit Day – Monster Monday
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th:
Spirit Day – Pajama Day
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th:
Spirit Day – Wacky Wednesday
Early Release – 2:55 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th:
Spirit Day – Plaid Day
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th:
Spirit Day – Costume Day!
Harvest Festival
COMING EVENTS:
11/2 Boys Basketball Game @CRMS – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 3:30 pm – one-way)
11/4 Picture Retake Day
11/4 Early Release – 2:55 pm
11/4 Boys Basketball Game @Corbett – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 3:00 pm – one-way)
11/6 Middle School Movie Night – 6-8 – 5:45 – 7:45 pm
11/9 Mt. Hood Community College Play – Amelia Earhart – K-5
11/9 Boys Basketball Game @Wy’East MS – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 2:30 pm – two-way)
11/11 NO SCHOOL
11/12 Mobile Library at Welches
11/12 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
11/13 Music, Math & Muffins – 8:00 am
11/17 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
11/17 Rotary Club Book Giveaway – K-2
11/18 Early Release – 2:55 pm
11/18 Boys Basketball Pictures – 3:00 pm
11/18 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 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
12/3 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
12/5 Boys Basketball 8th Grade Varsity Tournament @Corbett MS
12/7 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
12/9 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/9 Boys Basketball Game @The Dalles MS – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 2:00 pm – 2-way)
12/10 Mobile Library at Welches
12/15 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
12/16 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/16 Boys Basketball Game at Boring MS – 4:30 pm – (Bus leaves at 3:30 pm – one-way)
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
1/6 Early Release – 2:55 pm
1/7 Little Steps – 5:30 pm
1/13 Early Release – 2:55 pm
1/14 Mobile Library at Welches
1/18 NO SCHOOL
1/19 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
1/20 Early Release – 2:55 pm
1/27 Early Release – 2:55 pm
1/29 End of 1st Semester
1/29 Thank You Ticket Store Open
1/29 Awards Assemblies
Middle School – 9:00 am
Elementary – 3:15 pm
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