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Family First Newsletter: November Edition

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (09:00 AM)

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Celebrating Success & Staying Connected: November Edition!

We’re looking forward to staying connected with you this year. Our goal is to share important updates, upcoming events, and programs for students and families in one easy place. This month’s newsletter includes helpful reminders and events happening across the district.

 

Key Dates

November 2-5: Conference Week
November 5: No School for K-5
November 6: Non-Student/Staff Day
November 9: Regular Board Meeting
November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
November 14: HHS PAC Fundraiser
November 18: Hermiston Knowledge Bowl
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)


 

Conference Week

Reach out to your school's office for information on conference times.

Nov 2 and 4: Middle and High School Conferences
Nov 3 and 5: Elementary School Conferences

 

Veterans Day - No School
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Reminder that there is no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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We thank all who have served and sacrificed for our country. We will see students and staff back on Thursday, November 12.


 

HHS PAC Banquet + Silent Auction

Saturday, November 14, 2026 is the HHS Performing Arts Collective Dinner Banquet and Silent Auction with a theme of 
"A night at the PAC Diner: Cruisin' Back to the 50s!"

Location: 1705 E Airport RD Hermiston, OR
Ticket price for the event will be $50.
Doors will open at 5:00pm and a delicious brisket dinner will be served at 6:00pm. 

Interested in becoming a PAC Patron? There are three levels: Silver ($250 includes 2 event tickets), Gold ($500 includes 4 event tickets) and Platinum ($1000 includes 8 event tickets).

You can purchase tickets for the event or become a patron by visiting this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-annual-silent-auction-and-dinner


 

Parent Guidance

Parent Guidance offers 50+ therapist-led courses on child and parent mental health, plus free personalized coaching with weekly 30-minute phone or video sessions with a trained professional.

You can register for zoom "Ask a Therapist LIVE with Dr. Skinner" happening November 17, 2026 at 5:00pm here: Click for Zoom Registration


For more information, Click Here.

 

Hermiston Knowledge Bowl Meet

Come out and support our fellow bulldogs as they compete in the Knowledge Bowl on Wednesday, November 18, from 9:00am to 1:30pm at the LDS Church on 
1035 SE 9th St., Hermiston.

Schedule:
9:00am - Written round
9:50am - Oral rounds begin
1:00/1:30pm - Meet ends after the third oral round


What is Knowledge Bowl?
Knowledge Bowl is a team academic competition where students answer challenging questions on everything from literature and science to art and history. Teams of 4–6 compete in a written round and three oral buzz-in rounds, and the team with the most points wins.

You'll be amazed at what these students know! Students follow an honor code, and no technology is allowed in any round. We hope to see you there!

 



Hermiston School District
305 SW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR 97838
PH: 541-667-6000