Welches Weekly Update - 10/30/26
WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!
OCTOBER 30, 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 a 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.
Field Trip to Mt. Hood Community College
“Amelia Earhart” Play
The KG-5th grade students of Welches Elementary School are going to see a play, “Amelia Earhart”. The performance will be at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. We will be attending on Monday, November 9th, 2026. We will leave the school around 9:15am. The play starts at 10:30am and is about 50 minutes long. When the performance is over, we will eat lunch at MHCC. We will then head back to Welches to finish our day.
The cost of the field trip is $5.00. This includes $3.00 for the play and a $2.00 donation to cover the cost of transportation. Please send the money in with the signed permission slip. If the cost of the trip is an obstacle for your student attending, please contact the office.
Please send a sack lunch with your student (no glass containers). If your child will need a lunch from school, please indicate that below.
We will need a few parent volunteers, and only have availability of 1 parent per class. If you would like to be a chaperone, please indicate that on this form. Your child’s teacher will contact you if your help is needed. Parents wishing to volunteer are reminded they must be on the approved volunteer list.
The permission slip is attached to this post.
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 – 6th-8th Grade
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.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd:
Boys Basketball Game @CRMS – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 3:30 pm – one-way)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th:
Picture Retake Day
Early Release – 2:55 pm
Boys Basketball Game @Corbett – 4:30 pm (Bus leaves at 3:00 pm – one-way)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th:
Middle School Movie Night – 6th-8th Grade – 5:45 – 7:45 pm
COMING EVENTS:
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)
(this game may change – watch for updates)
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
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!
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