
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Imbler School District’s Board of Directors; Jason Beck, Kaiger Braseth, Pam Glenn, Ken Patterson and Tim Phelps for their dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of our students, staff and community! Their leadership and commitment to excellence has set the course for a thriving educational environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are grateful for the countless hours they have devoted to ensuring that our schools remain a source of pride and opportunity for all. Their work truly makes a difference, and we deeply appreciate all that they do!


The 3v3 Half-Court Hustle is back again this January for 5th-8th grades!
Sign up your team now. 🏀🏀🏀
When: January 25th, 2025
About event: 3 on 3 5-8th grades basketball tournament
Event Address: Imbler Schools - Sixth & Esther Ave - Imbler, OR 97841
For more information contact Darci Sweet - darci.sweet@imblersd.org
Deadline to register is Tuesday, January 21st, although to receive t-shirts the day of the tournament, must register by Friday, January 17th. Register with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnEUPk6TSq0O4kGZNLQsrKvwSD756anVzsJ9ugyLNwQXNWUg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawHRJNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWoGX9IPIZft5ciqBV8Tt5g-0yP4iSLoK0bG-f1W6zTam5abLZmyRry99A_aem_iU9iwbPTCPMgVFwlYIowuQ


The November Students of the Month were recognized at Tuesday night's board meeting. The trait for the month of November was "Humility". These four students were commended for always thinking of others and modeling kind and helpful behavior. They are quick to help their peers when needed and are good citizens in their classroom. Their humility makes their classroom a better place and they are great examples for their peers to follow. Congratulations to; (L-R) Braxton Sweet (4th), Claire Sheahan (6th) and Michael Lauman (2nd). Not pictured is Roselee McGinness (K) Keep up the great work!


** DATE CHANGE **
Just a reminder that the December Board Meeting will be held Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm. This change was made due to a conflict with home basketball games. The agenda can be found in the link below.
https://5il.co/32zvt


Congratulations to the students recognized for their hard work and dedication to their academics. See the link below for for the 2024 First Quarter Honor Roll. Keep up the good work!
https://5il.co/32x2o


The Imbler School District is hiring for an Event Day Custodian/Substitute Custodian. This individual will provide custodial services during/after athletic events and fill in for custodians as-needed. Must be available to work evenings and some weekends. $17.21 - $23.32 per hour DOE. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal history background check. In order to be considered for this position, complete and submit the Imbler School District Application included in the link below. Any questions, call Teressa Dewey @541-534-5331.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/847527/2012-Imbler-Application.pdf


One of the most important roles of the Board of Directors is to evaluate the performance of the superintendent. In order to complete a thorough evaluation of Mr. Waite, who is in his third year as our Elementary Principal/Superintendent, the Imbler School District Board of Directors is seeking community input. Responses are anonymous and will be accepted through February 7th, 2025. Please complete the survey in the attached link to provide your input. The Board appreciates your participation in this valuable process!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTlQhwCw763y6gcAw2iK9Lxz3sdiYXvgeOlS8aywJBI9skkw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


Imbler's Choir attended the EOSSMA on Tuesday. They were the only school to perform a solo piece and they did outstanding! Mrs. Wunz said it was the best she has heard them sing yet. Five different small schools were able to join this year for a total of about 40 students. The teachers and some of the students from EOU's Choir joined the mass choir as well. The mass choir sang four challenging pieces and everyone said they had a great experience and learned a lot! Mrs. Wunz thanks the school and community for supporting the Choir!

Congratulations to the volleyball team who won the first round of the state playoffs! They skillfullly defeated the WVC team in three games. They will now host Cove on Saturday (11/2) for the second round playoff game with the winner heading to Redmond for the State Tournament. The doors will open at noon with the contest beginning at 1:00 pm. Admission is $6 for students (all students) and $10 for adults. We are encouraging fans to pre-purchase admission to the game through the OSAA link below to speed the entrance process up as we expect a large crowd! Only pre-purchased tickets and cash will be accepted at the door. Come out and support the girls as they work their way to the State Tournament!
https://osaa.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/3116


The volleyball team competed strong this weekend with wins over North Powder and Union to take home the District Volleyball Championship! They will host Willamette Valley Christian Wednesday, 10/30 at 6:00pm. Come out and support the girls as they work their way to the State Tournament! Admission is $6 for students (all students) and $10 for adults. You can pre-purchase your ticket for admission for the game through the OSAA link below:
https://osaa.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/3019
Go Panthers!!!


The October Students of the Month were recognized at last night's board meeting. The trait for the month of October was "Committment". These three students were commended for their level of committment to being good citizens. They have proven to be committed to their education and being the best that they can be to make our school a better place . Congratulations to; (L-R) Charlie McCrae (2nd), Samuel Railey (4th) and Liam Norton (K). Keep up the good work!


Friday events for football game! We invite the Panther community and our guest fans (Elgin Huskies) to come grab dinner, watch the game under the lights, and support Ellie.


Imbler School District is accepting applications for Head Jr. High Wrestling Coach. Applicants must be willing to obtain first aid card, complete criminal history background check and OSAA coaching certification. If interested, submit a completed Imbler School District Employment Application ( link below). Position is open until filled. $1,706 for the season. EOE
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/847527/2012-Imbler-Application.pdf

This Friday, September 20th, is our first Enrichment Day of the year. Activities will run from 8:00 to noon. The high school has several activities scheduled for students to participate in: Soil Experience with Mr. Cant; Watershed with Mrs. Lowe; Math 111 Placement Test and extra help from Mr. Bowers; Stop the Bleed Project with Mr. Haddock; and a STEM Activity with Mrs. Dinsmore and Ms.Bonanno. All Juniors will be presenting their Senior Project Proposals. There is no need for students to sign up for the activities, just show up for for this exciting day of activities.


The Imbler School District is compiling a list of classified substitutes. If you or someone you know is interested in subbing as a paraprofessional, custodian or kitchen staff see the link below for more information:
https://www.imbler.k12.or.us/page/employment-volunteer-opportunities
