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Jan. 18 HMS Girls BB Game (rescheduled from Jan. 19)

Jan. 26 Slater Bulldog Assembly 8:30 am

Jan. 26 Slater: Mrs. Revak's Class Birthday 11:00 am Rm 21

Feb. 6 Slater 5th Grade Bottle Drive 3:30-6:00

Feb. 14 Slater 5th Grade Valentine Fundraiser

Feb. 21 School Board Meeting 7:00 pm

Apr. 7 Slater 5th Grade Yard Sale Fundraiser

 


 
 
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Welcome to
Harney County School District #3

Harney County School District #3 next School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

A message from Dr. Marilyn McBride

The 2011 - 2012 school year will bring us opportunities to serve our children in our community. It also brings continued challenges while implementing our adopted budget and preparing our budget for the 2011-2012 school year.

Harney County School District is one of the larger employers in our community.  In the state of Oregon, schools are bigger than any state agency or private employer.  With about 60,000 employees across the state, schools have a tremendous impact on Oregon's economy.  Our schools have a major impact on our local businesses.  Our school district provides nearly 150 jobs.  The lack of adequate revenue for schools forces massive job losses on one of Oregon's larger employers and will guarantee a continued downward spiral for our economy.

Studies show that cuts to schools have a huge ripple effect on Oregon and local economies.  According to a 2002 ECONorthwest study, every $1 million decrease in Oregon K-12 spending eliminates 37.5 jobs, including 10.7 jobs not held by school employees.  Similarly, every $1 million decrease in Oregon K-12 spending and regional wages and business income, on average, buys $1,292 million.

We need a balanced approach in dealing with this fiscal crisis.  I appreciate any contacts our community members may make to our legislature and the governor.  We need their leadership to step up and provide bold steps that will preserve schools, protect the vulnerable and generate jobs.

The Board of Directors have been gathering community input over many months to determine the direction the community wants to take related to our budget issues.

The Board of Directors are eager to address the needs of the district and deal with the current crisis.  Ultimately, the Board has agreed they must be diligent in their efforts to continue to build balanced budgets.

We are asking our community for help. Please share your expertise and be involved. You may email me at mcbridem@harneyesd.k12.or.us with your input.  Come and visit!  I look forward to going out and visiting our schools with you.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration of this request. Feel free to call me at 541.573.6811 if you have any questions. Your comments and ideas are always welcomed. Stop by district office and take a tour of our schools with me. Thank you.  It is a pleasure to be here working with you to make our schools the greatest place for our students.

Sincerely,
Dr. Marilyn L. McBride
Superintendent, Harney County School District #3

 

2011-2012 District Calendar

Burns High School Sports Schedule Link

HMS Girls Basketball Schedule *

  • * Jan. 19th Girls BB game rescheduled for Wed., Jan. 18 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences

HMS Wrestling Schedule

Harney ESD Email Link

 

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