Ione School District

Dear Ione Families, We hope this newsletter finds you well and rejuvenated after a wonderful spring break! As we move forward into an exciting season of activities, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are creating a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. Additionally, we want to extend a special invitation to all future kindergarten students who will be turning 5 on or before September 1st. Please mark your calendars for our Kinder Roundup on April 30th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Pre-K families, please join us for registration for 3-4 year olds on April 30th from 5 pm to 7 pm. We can’t wait to welcome our new students! Important Announcements: Friday, April 4 MS Track @ South Wasco, 12:30 pm start time; depart Ione @ 9 am Tennis hosts Sherman County, 3 pm Saturday, April 5 HS Track @ South Wasco, 11 am start time; depart Ione @ 7:30 am Monday, April 7 Cardinal Community Committee meeting, 6-7 pm Tuesday, April 8 Tennis hosts Weston-McEwen, 3 pm Wednesday, April 9 Early release @ 12:30 pm Conferences: 1-7 pm for elementary (by appointment); MS/HS drop-in anytime between 1 pm-6:45 pm Science Fair, 1-7 pm Thursday, April 10 Early release @ 12:30 pm Conferences: 1-5 pm (by appointment only for PK-12th grade) Science Fair, 1-5 pm Tennis hosts Condon & Arlington, 3 pm MS Track @ Condon, 3 pm start; depart Ione @ 12:30 pm Friday, April 11 HS Track @ Condon, 11 am start; depart Ione @ 8:30 am Saturday, April 12 Prom @ Blown Away Ranch April 30 Kinder Roundup for all students entering kindergarten, 5 pm-7 pm PReK Registration for 3-4 year-olds, 5 pm-7 pm Celebrations from the Week: We are thrilled to announce that we have kicked off our tennis matches and track meets! It’s wonderful to see our students participating in these exciting events, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Thank you for encouraging them to take part in these opportunities! We are excited to announce that Bridgett Alldritt will take on the roll of the head secretary here at Ione Schools. Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us create a vibrant learning environment! Warm regards, Ione School Team

Dear Families, We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the early signs of spring! At our school, we value the strong partnership we have with you, and we are grateful for your ongoing support and engagement in our community. Important Announcements Mark your calendars for the following important dates: March 18: Career Fair from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM March 18: School Board Meeting at 5:30 PM March 19: Special Guest Amberley Snyder at 10:30 AM (includes Arlington, Fossil, and Condon school districts) March 21: High School Track Meet at The Dalles, departing at 1:30 PM March 20-23: State FFA Convention April 3: Science Fair Project tri-folds set up in the elementary school April 7: Last day to set up science fair projects in the elementary gym, judging begins at 10:00 AM, assembly to announce winners in the afternoon April 9-10: Science Fair projects displayed, early release, and conferences April 12: Prom Please take note of these dates and participate as you can! Celebrations from the Week We have had some wonderful moments this week: Our school play will take place on Wednesday and Thursday starting at 6:30 PM. We encourage you to come and support our talented students! The middle and high school students came together to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mr. Rudolf today, spreading joy and camaraderie within our school community. These moments remind us of the strength and positivity in our school! Additional Information As we welcome the spring season, we appreciate your patience regarding the track. We are still waiting for the official go-ahead from the construction company to open it up to the public. Additionally, we are excited about the progress on the new building, which is very close to completion. We hope to announce a grand opening date soon! Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we create a nurturing environment for our students to thrive and succeed. Tracey & Ryan

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Class Newsletter Family Newsletter Dear Families, We hope this newsletter finds you well and thriving. As we continue to navigate this school year together, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership. Your involvement makes a significant difference in our students' lives, and we appreciate everything you do! Important Announcements Friday, February 28: Alumni Basketball Game Interested participants can contact Chelsea Geer or simply show up to join in the fun! March 12th & 13th: School Play “Crashing Society” Join us at 6:30 PM for an entertaining evening filled with creativity and talent. Celebrations from the Week We are excited to share the fantastic accomplishments of our basketball teams! Boys Basketball: Wrapped up their season with thrilling games, showcasing great teamwork and skill. Girls Basketball: Will be playing at The Dalles High School at 12 PM against Wheeler County for the 3rd place. Let’s cheer them on! Honor Roll Recognition We are proud to celebrate our students' academic achievements! Congratulations to our Honor Roll recipients: 4.0 GPA: Violet Lemus Joshua Neiffer Bryson Bailey Haryss Padberg Ari'el Gray Caydance Kreitzer Janielle Bartee Novalee Campbell Phegley Padberg Miley Strzelewicz Zamira Dotson Henry Giefing Khira Kreitzer Noelia Ramirez Brionna Serrano Victoria De La Torre Ariona Looney Michael McElligott Kyle McGill Brayden McNeil 3.5 - 3.99 GPA: Cheston Covey Allison Crum Izabelle Carson Madelyn Campbell William Licence Teagan Roy Sophia Serrano Isabelle Venegas Riah Quesada Rosa Aguilar Tomas Rodriguez-Sheena Carter Eynetich Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are so proud of each one of you! As we look forward to the upcoming events, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. Together, we are creating a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

Crystal Apple Award Nominations Crystal Apple Award Nominations OPEN on February 1. They are being accepted until April 1st, and we’re not fooling around! If you know of any teachers/staff in your District who go the extra mile, be sure to nominate them for a Crystal Apple Award today. Nominaciones para el premio Manzana de Cristal abierto el 1 de febrero. Ellos estan siendo aceptados hasta el 1 de abril, ¡y no es broma! Si conoces a algún maestro/a en tu distrito que se esfuerce al máximo, asegúrate de nominarlo para un premio de manzana de Cristal hoy mismo. Nomination form will be available on this page: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/o/imesd/page/crystal-apple-awards

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Dear Wonderful Families, Warmest greetings! We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the holiday season. Our school community continues to shine brightly, and we're excited to share the latest updates with you. Upcoming Sports Schedule Basketball Highlights: Monday (12/16): High School Practice in Ione Middle School Boys Practice in Arlington MS Girls Basketball at St. Mary's (1 game at 4 pm) Tuesday (12/17): Middle School Basketball Practice (boys & girls) in Arlington High School Basketball at Cove: JV Girls: 3:30 pm JV Boys: 4:30 pm Varsity Girls: 6 pm Varsity Boys: 7:30 pm Thursday (12/19): MS Basketball vs. Condon (at Ione): B Girls: 4 pm (Elementary Gym) B Boys: 4 pm (HS Gym) A Girls: 5 pm (Elementary Gym) A Boys: 5 pm (HS Gym) Friday (12/20): Dayville/Monument Tournament High School Basketball: Girls vs. Grant Union JV: 3 pm Boys vs. Grant Union JV: 4:30 pm Departure time: 11:30 am Saturday (12/21): Dayville/Monument Tournament Girls vs. Dayville/Monument: 1 pm Boys vs. Dayville/Monument: 2:30 pm Departure time: 9:30 am Celebrations This Week 🌟 Elementary Christmas Program Success! Our young performers absolutely dazzled everyone with their incredible holiday spirit and talent. What a magical evening of music and joy! Important Community Support Winter Support Services: 3-hour delay notifications will be sent via: Robo call School website Facebook page Community Care: Need a winter coat? We can help! Experiencing food insecurity? Reach out confidentially Weather advisory: Watch for icy sidewalks Our Gratitude We are incredibly thankful for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement makes our school community stronger and more vibrant every single day. Warmly, Your Dedicated School Team

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Oct 3, 2024 This has been a fun and busy homecoming week. We have had mud wars, bonfire, powderpuff football, and macho man volleyball. We  rounded out the week with class karaoke in the park and the noise parade. The class that was the overall winner with the most points for the week were the seniors! Huge shout out to Mrs. Geer for all her hard work this week during homecoming. It would not have been possible without her hard work!! Here are the events to wrap up homecoming: Alumni brunch @ 11am - cafeteria  Alumni volleyball game, hs gym @  2pm Alumni flag football, Ione park @ 5:30pm Coronation of homecoming court @ 6:30pm @ city park  Homecoming dance 7-11:30pm Just a reminder that the mornings are getting colder, please remind students to dress in layers. If your student is in need of a coat, please let Mrs. McElligott know, and we will get them all decked out for winter.  Don’t forget if you would like to volunteer at school, get your volunteer form turned in so you are ready to go! Contact the office if you would like a form sent home or feel free to pick one up anytime.  A new volunteer form needs to be completed each year.  It is hard to believe that we are already 6 weeks into the school year. If you have questions on your students' grades or classes, please reach out to their teachers anytime by email or phone between 7:30-8 am or 3- 4 pm daily. We will have conferences Nov. 6th and 7th for all grades k-12th grade. If you need help with parent vue (where to check grades), please contact the office or Mrs. McElligott.   Have a great weekend- Tracey Johnson & Ryan Rudolf Upcoming Events Oct. 15 Board meeting 5:30 pm ( no work session)  Oct 17- k-6 pumpkin patch field trip Oct 22-27th -National FFA Convention Oct 24- Jr High Halloween dance 6-9pm Oct 28- picture retakes Oct 28- Oct 31- Red Ribbon week  Saturday 10-5 HS VB in Arlington vs Klickitat/Glenwood, start 11am, depart 9am Monday 10-7 MSVB @ Dufur. depart Ione for Arlington @ 1:30 pm. Depart Arlington for Dufur @ 2:15 pm (Arlington bus). A game-4 pm, B game-5 pm, C game-6 pm. Ione will need to be picked up from Arlington @ 8 pm. Midco Bus requested HSVB practice in Arlington HSFB/MSVB practice in Arlington Tuesday 10-8 Sports Pictures in Arlington, starting @ 3:30 pm. All teams will practice in Arlington that day. MSVB to Arlington. 9 +1, depart Ione @ 2:45 pm, will need to be picked up from Arlington  @ 5:15 pm. Midco Bus Requested Wednesday 10-9 MSVB vs. Sherman County (in Arlington). depart Ione @ 2:15 pm, will need to be picked up in Arlington @ 7 pm. A game-4 pm, B game-5 pm, C game- 6pm. Midco Bus Requested MSFB game @ Lyle. 3 pm game time, depart Ione @ 12:15 pm for a 1 pm departure to Lyle from Arlington. HSVB & HSFB practice-Arlington Thursday 10-10 HSVB vs. Bickleton (Var. only)-5pm in Arlington. HSVB vs. South Wasco-6:30 pm in Arlington, JV game to follow vs. South Wasco. Depart Ione @ 3:15 pm. HSFB/MSFB practice-Arlington MSVB practice-Ione Friday 10-11 HSFB @ South Wasco-7 pm game time. Depart Ione @ 1:45 pm, depart Arlington @ 2:30 pm

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Your student is invited — please RSVP Dear Ione High School Families, We’re going to Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome in Spring 2026, and you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/uk49zm7 When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about: How this opportunity will benefit your student What we’ll see and do on our trip Everything that’s included in this experience How your child can earn academic credit How we’re keeping this safe and affordable How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Thanks, Ryan Rudolf

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