The Hood River County School District invites families and community members to join Superintendent Bill Newton for a series of listening sessions. These sessions are an opportunity to share your thoughts on what matters most in our school community and provide input on important topics, including budget priorities.
During each session, the school district will also share highlights from the recent Core Values Survey and discuss areas where improvements are needed. Spanish interpretation and child care will be available at all sessions.
Session Schedule:
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Monday, Feb. 3: Cascade Locks Elementary School library, 5:30 PM
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Tuesday, Feb. 4: Westside Elementary School library, 5:30 PM
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Tuesday, Feb. 4: Wy’east Middle School library, 6:30 PM
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Thursday, Feb. 6: Hood River Middle School library, 6:30 PM
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Thursday, Feb. 13: Mid Valley Elementary School cafeteria, 5:30 PM
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Wednesday, Feb. 19: May Street Elementary School (Second Grade Neighborhood), 5:00 PM
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Wednesday, Feb. 19: Hood River Valley High School library, 6:00 PM
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Tuesday, Feb. 25: Parkdale Elementary School library, 5:00 PM
Families and community members are encouraged to attend any session that fits their schedule. While most sessions are held in partnership with the host school’s PTO and may focus on topics specific to that school site, the discussions will address district-wide priorities, and all participants’ voices are welcome.
Hood River Options Academy families are welcome to attend their student's neighborhood school session and/or any session of their choosing.
During the listening sessions, we will briefly overview our school district's strategic goals and core values, invite feedback on specific core value areas (see below), discuss our school district's budget, and ask for input on priorities.
Core value areas of consideration:
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Community and family partnerships shared significant improvement: What are we doing well? Can any of these strategies be applied to other areas?
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We can improve in our cultural responsiveness: Are there specific cultures, histories, or viewpoints you feel are missing or underrepresented in the materials your student brings home? How can we better engage families in identifying and incorporating diverse perspectives in our curriculum?
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We can improve in family communication: How do you currently receive communication from your student’s teacher, and what works well for you? Are there specific types of updates or information you wish teachers shared more frequently?
Budget questions and information:
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Use this community form to submit questions or share feedback about the budget process
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Refer to this Budget FAQ document to find answers about common budget-related questions
If you have questions or need information, please contact the Superintendent's Office. Your participation is important to shaping the future of Hood River County schools, and we look forward to hearing from you!