Morrow County School District celebrated its Crystal Apple Award winners at the "Excellence in Education" Awards banquet on Monday, May 11.
Tina Crowell is a school-based counselor at Windy River Elementary.
Jennifer Pope is an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher at A.C. Houghton Elementary.
Stefanie Spivey is a social studies teacher at Heppner Jr./Sr. High School.
Dave Fowler was presented with the Legacy Award this year. Dave is a Manufacturing teacher at Heppner Jr./Sr. High School. Having taught at the school for 37 years, his commitment to high-quality instruction, paired with his dedication to students, has helped build a strong Technology and Manufacturing program at the school. Thank you for your years of steadfast service to the Morrow County School District.
Learn more about our Crystal Apple Award Winners: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2870092
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and four amazing educators from the Morrow County School District were named Crystal Apple Award winners this year. They will be recognized at the 2026 Crystal Apple Awards on May 11, 2026.
Tina Crowell, Jennifer Pope, and Stefanie Spivey received the Crystal Apple Award. Dave Fowler was a Legacy Award recipient this year, due to his many years of dedicated service to Heppner Jr./Sr. High School.
Congratulations, and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Read more about the winners: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2870092
English Session 4/7/26 from 6-7:30 at IJSH
Spanish Session 4/9/26 from 6-7:30 at IJSH
MCSD estará cerrado por vacaciones de primavera del 23 al 27 de marzo. ¡Que tengan unas vacaciones divertidas y seguras! ¡Esperamos ver a todos de vuelta el 30 de marzo!
When: April 8th 5:30-7:00
Where: @ Pendleton IMESD conference room
Register: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/2026-04-08/adhd-what-parents-need-to-know
Save the date! Family Night at Irrigon Elementary is Thursday, March 12th - 4:30-6:30pm! Hope to see you there!
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¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Recuerda que las clases se reanudan el 5 de enero.
MCSD estará de vacaciones de invierno del 22 de diciembre al 2 de enero. Les deseamos a todos unas felices fiestas.
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A huge thanks to everyone who has stepped up to help shape the future of our local school facilities. Students, staff, and the community are coming together to help design the bond-funded school buildings and keep the projects on track through completion.
Learn more about the Bond Oversight Committee and the Design Advisory Committees at the link: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2569050
Happy Thanksgiving! MCSD will be closed November 26th-28th.
¡Feliz DĂa de AcciĂłn de Gracias! MCSD permanecerá cerrado del 27 al 29 de noviembre.
MCSD schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito de MCSD estarán cerradas del miĂ©rcoles 26 de noviembre al viernes 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de AcciĂłn de Gracias. ¡Que tengas un maravilloso DĂa de AcciĂłn de Gracias!
The commitment, discipline, and teamwork honed during your military service are invaluable assets to our school district. Your sacrifice did not end when you took off the uniform; you continue to serve our students and families each and every day.
Thank you for your service to our country, and thank you for your continued dedication to our communities and schools. We are honored to have you as part of our school district team.
MCSD will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans - living or dead, but especially recognizes living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime.
MCSD estará cerrado el 11 de noviembre en observancia del DĂa de los Veteranos. El DĂa de los Veteranos rinde homenaje a todos los veteranos estadounidenses, vivos o muertos, pero reconoce especialmente a los veteranos vivos que sirvieron honorablemente durante la guerra o en tiempos de paz.
