Welches Weekly Update - 11/13/26
WELCHES WEEKLY UPDATE!
NOVEMBER 13, 2026
HOODLAND COMMUNITY HOLIDAY BASKETS
Forms were sent home this week. We also have forms available in the Welches school office, or you can access the form in the attachment to this post.
DO YOU NEED HELP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
WE CAN PROVIDE A FOOD BASKET AND A GIFT FOR YOUR CHILDREN THAT LIVE WITH YOU AND ARE 18 AND UNDER
WE SERVE THE HOODLAND FIRE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
WHEN: Sign-up sheets will be available
Starting Monday, November 9th, 2026
WHERE: Pick up and return forms from:
Hoodland Clackamas County Bank, Welches Liquor Store, Dollar General, Welches School, Hoodland Fire, Hoodland Library and Welches Mountain Building Supply, Govy General Store and other businesses in our community.
LAST DAY: To turn in forms is Friday, December 4, 2026
Your food and gifts will be ready for pick up at the Mt. Hood Lions Club on-
Saturday December 19th from 9 AM to 4 PM
Family boxes NOT picked up by Wednesday, December 23rd and excess food will be given to a local food pantry for their use in our community.
An Adult listed on the application must show ID at time of pick up or delivery.
Delivery for Seniors, homebound, and disabled individuals is available on Saturday, December 19th only from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Hoodland Community Christmas Baskets is a not for profit organization and is not affiliated with the Oregon Trail School District.
CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
Welches School will be having a canned food drive benefiting the Hoodland Community Holiday Baskets Program starting
November 30th through December 16th
The canned food drive is also a class competition! All elementary classes will be competing against each other and, at middle school, this will be an Advisory class competition.
Great food items are boxed dinners, cereals, canned vegetables, fruits, rice, dried beans, chili, tuna, peanut butter and soups. (No ramen noodles please)
Please make sure expiration dates are past January 2027 to help us create less waste.
*Hoodland Community Holiday Basket program is not affiliated with the OTSD
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.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th:
Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
Rotary Club Book Giveaway – K-2
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4:30 – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th:
Early Release – 2:55 pm
Boys Basketball Pictures – 3:00 pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 3:30 – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4:30 – 7:00 pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th:
Thank You Ticket Store Open
Awards Assemblies
Middle School – 9:00 am
Elementary – 3:15 pm
COMING EVENTS:
11/23–11/27 Thanksgiving Break
11/30 Canned Food Drive Starts
12/1 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
12/2 Early Release – 2:55 pm
12/3 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
12/4 Holiday Basket Application Deadline
12/4 Elementary Family Dance – 5:00 pm
12/4 Middle School Dance – 5:00 pm
12/5 Boys Basketball 8th Grade Varsity Tournament @Corbett MS
12/7 Boys Basketball Game @Home – 4:30 pm
12/8 RIF – K-3
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
12/11 Sandy High School Band & Choir Concert – 2:30 pm
12/15 Welches PTCO Meeting – 9:00 am
12/16 Last Day of Canned Food Drive
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
12/19 Holiday Basket Pickup at Lions Club – 9:00 am – 4:00 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!
HOODLAND COMMUNITY RESOURCE COLLABORATION
https://www.hoodlandhelps.org/
Who We Are
The Hoodland Community Resource Collaboration is a collective of local nonprofits and community organizations working together to make support services more accessible to everyone in the greater Hoodland area.
We believe that when neighbors are connected to the resources they need, our entire community becomes stronger, healthier, and more resilient.
what we do
We help Hoodland residents find and connect with a wide range of local resources—offered by trusted, mission-driven nonprofits. Our collaborative makes it easier to learn about and access services including:
- Emergency food assistance & local food banks
- SNAP benefits at the Hoodland Farmers Market
- Free laundry days
- Holiday food baskets & seasonal support
- Financial assistance programs
- Community meals & pop-up events
- Local health and wellness services
We bring organizations together to reduce gaps, increase visibility, and improve how services reach the people who need them most.
our mission
Our mission is to connect Hoodland residents with local nonprofit resources through collaboration, access, and community care.
We do this by:
- Sharing information clearly and accessibly
- Supporting cross-organization partnerships
- Making it easier for people to ask for and receive help
- Promoting dignity, inclusion, and trust in every interaction
Why It Matters
Navigating help can be overwhelming. Services may be out there—but if people don’t know where to look or how to apply, that help can feel out of reach.
We created this collaborative (and this website) to bridge those gaps—so you can quickly find the services that match your needs, and get connected with someone who’s ready to help.
Whether you’re looking for support, or looking to give back, the Hoodland Community Resource Collaboration is here to make that connection possible.
Need Help?
👉 Visit our Resources Directory
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