Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday! We will see students back in school on Tuesday, February 17th.

Recordatorio: ¡No habrá clases el lunes 16 de febrero debido a la celebración del Día de los Presidentes! Los alumnos regresarán a la escuela el martes 17 de febrero.
3 months ago, InterMountain ESD
No School February 16 2026
A.C. Houghton and Irrigon Community,

Today at 9:28 am we had an unexpected fire alarm as a result of some repairs on our heating system. The building was cleared following established procedures and we notified necessary first responders quickly to ensure the building was safe. We appreciate the quick response from our SRO Deputy Kippley and Morrow County Sheriff's Department, plus the Irrigon Volunteer Fire Department that was at the ready. Our staff and students did an excellent job of properly responding to this alarm and we were able to get back back to learning in a timely manner!
3 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Next week, A.C. Houghton students will have the opportunity to participate in dress-up days for Kindness Week. See our flier for details, or visit our school website.

English/Spanish Flier: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/6177841/Ach_Kindness_Week_2026.pdf

La próxima semana, los estudiantes de A.C. Houghton tendrán la oportunidad de participar en días temáticos de disfraces con motivo de la Semana de la Amabilidad. Consulta nuestro folleto para obtener más detalles o visita el sitio web de nuestra escuela.

Folleto Ingles/Español: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/6177841/Ach_Kindness_Week_2026.pdf
3 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Good morning, Bobcats! ACH Shirt orders are due TOMORROW, February 5th. Order forms are available in the office.

Please call our school office if you have any questions. 541-922-3321
3 months ago, InterMountain ESD

Greetings, Bobcats! The 2025 Lead in Water Test Results for A.C. Houghton Elementary School are now available.

Five fixtures were above the allowable level.  Three of the fixtures will be permanently removed from service as they are not vital to the learning environments. The remaining two fixtures have been taken out of service and our remediation process includes replacing the faucets and retesting.  We will continue remediation and testing until the levels are within safe range or they will also be permanently removed.  For more information about the process, please visit the Oregon Department of Education website.

 If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Sweeney, Maintenance Coordinator via email or phone.  Thank you.

View the results using the following link: 2025 Lead in Water Test Results

4 months ago, InterMountain ESD
ACH Elementary Lead in Water Results
Save the date for the first Parent Club meeting of the year! We will be meeting in the library on January 21 at 4:30pm. See you there!

¡Reserven la fecha para la primera reunión del Club de Padres del año! Nos reuniremos en la biblioteca el 21 de enero a las 4:30pm. ¡Los esperamos!
4 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Parent Club meeting January 21 at 4:30 pm in Library

Good afternoon, families! See our latest announcement about Champions, an organization who offers licensed childcare before school, after school, and Fridays as well: https://ach.morrow.k12.or.us/o/ach/article/2619865

PDF Version: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/6169959/Champions_at_ACH_-_AC.pdf

4 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Champions Licensed Before and After School Care
4 months ago, InterMountain ESD
January 2026
Happy New Year! Remember school resumes on January 5th!
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Recuerda que las clases se reanudan el 5 de enero.
4 months ago, Marie Shimer
New Year
MCSD will be on Winter break December 22nd through January 2nd. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
MCSD estará de vacaciones de invierno del 22 de diciembre al 2 de enero. Les deseamos a todos unas felices fiestas.
5 months ago, Marie Shimer
Happy Holidays

Winter weather is here, so don’t forget to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the cold! If you or someone you know needs help getting a winter coat, please reach the school's front office. Have additional questions? Read our Parent Message about Winter Weather: https://ach.morrow.k12.or.us/o/ach/article/2592221

5 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Dress for Cold Weather / Vístete para el Frío

From December 15th until the 19th, A.C. Houghton students will have the opportunity to show their winter cheer through festive dress up days! Families, please note that we will be dismissing students at 12:45pm on the 19th for the holiday break. We will return on Monday, January 5th.

PDF Version: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/.../Holiday...

12/15 - Wear bright, cheerful, holiday colors
12/16 - Wear festive, fun, or silly holiday hats and socks
12/17 - Wear cozy pajamas
12/18 - Wear green like the Grinch, or dress as another holiday character
12/19 - Wear your favorite sweet sweater or use A.C.H Colors

5 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Holiday Dress Up Days
Dias de disfraces festivos
The SORA reading APP is free and makes a great Winter Break activity.
5 months ago, Marie Shimer
Sora
SORA reading
With the arrival of winter weather, we would like to remind parents/families about our district policy. If school is delayed or closed, the information is posted by 6:00 AM. If no notice is posted, school is running on regular schedule. More information can be found here:
https://5il.co/3snfs
5 months ago, Marie Shimer
Important message
We are so grateful for our Irrigon Fire Department! Thank you helping out with our school's Thanksgiving meal this year. Parents, thank you so much for your commitment to your student's education. This year, we had a record-breaking number of 3rd grade parents attend our feast. We appreciate you!! Go Bobcats!! 💙💛
5 months ago, InterMountain ESD
fire dept holiday meal
ACH holiday meal

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

5 months ago, InterMountain ESD
Student points at note pad
Community members listen intently
Discussing Bond Projects
Discussing Bond Projects

Happy Thanksgiving! MCSD will be closed November 26th-28th.
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! MCSD permanecerá cerrado del 27 al 29 de noviembre.

6 months ago, Marie Shimer
Give Thanks

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 miércoles 26 de noviembre al viernes 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. ¡Que tengas un maravilloso Día de Acción de Gracias!

6 months ago, Barbara Phillips
Thanksgiving Holiday

Happy Sunday, Bobcats! Here are some friendly reminders about our Winter Concerts that are coming up on Wednesday, December 10th.
We will have two separate concerts and a bake sale during the program's intermission. Please remember that all students will need to report back to their classrooms after their performance, prior to leaving the building. This is to help ensure student safety on our campus. Thank you for your understanding, we hope to see you there! For more information, visit: https://ach.morrow.k12.or.us/o/ach/article/2563418

¡Feliz domingo, Bobcats! Les recordamos que nuestros Conciertos de Invierno se llevarán a cabo el miércoles 10 de diciembre.

Tendremos dos conciertos y una venta de pasteles durante el intermedio. Recuerden que todos los estudiantes deberán regresar a sus aulas después de su presentación, antes de salir del edificio. Esto es para garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes en nuestro campus. Gracias por su comprensión. ¡Los esperamos! Para obtener más información, visite: https://ach.morrow.k12.or.us/o/ach/article/2563418

6 months ago, InterMountain ESD
ACH Winter concerts

Hello, Bobcats! Here are a few reminders for the months of November and December!

November 19: Parent Club Meeting
November 25: Thanksgiving Meal
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 10: Winter Concerts
December 22- January 2: Winter Break

PDF Calendar: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1594/ACH/6123393/November_Calendar.pdf

6 months ago, InterMountain ESD
students at ACH
student writes on whiteboard