Recent News

Do you have a child turning 5 on or before September 1st? It’s time to think about Kindergarten!

North Wasco County Schools have several important events and announcements coming up for our incoming kinders.

The Dalles, Ore., April 23, 2024 — Henry Begay of The Dalles High School was signed to Blue Mountain Community College today, April 23 surrounded by his family, friends, coaches and teammates.

As we navigate the challenges presented by the January snow days, we have made some adjustments to the school calendar. These changes will help give students and staff additional time to complete trimester 2 and to ensure adequate instructional time for the remainder of the school year

The Dalles, Ore., April 22, 2024 – You get a lot of comments when you’re parked along the side of a small town road, waiting for the distance team. Most folks offer to help, assuming that I’ve broken down and my hazards don’t work, or complaining about the younger runners who crossed over the white line. My favorite, though, are comments like the older gentleman up Chenowith Loop road the other day: “man, it’s good to see kids out running.”

Three robotics teams from The Dalles are gearing up to represent the Columbia Gorge area at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this May, after successfully achieving their fundraising goal of more than $12,000 thanks to donations from the community and support from Google.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce (TDAC) and North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) Celebrate Student Talent in Cherry Festival Poster Design Competition

We are thrilled to announce that Mayet Winwood, one of our outstanding seniors, has been named the Youth of the Year at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Citizens Banquet. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Mayet's exceptional dedication to service and leadership in our community.