2026 EOREN Regional ELA Challenge!
"Thank you for your time, effort, and commitment in completing the 2026 EOREN Regional ELA Challenge. We appreciate the meaningful time and effort you and your students put into this opportunity and the strong representation we had from across the eastern Oregon region. We would like to express our gratitude to FISHTRAP, Inc. for scoring this year's student essays. "
We are excited to recognize this year's student winners (and their teachers):
High School Division
1st Place: Francesca Whiteman – Joseph HS (Teacher: Cam Scott)
2nd Place: Elijah Jones – Joseph HS (Teacher: Cam Scott)
Middle School Division
1st Place: Ben Strawn – Willowcreek (Teacher: Kim Worley)
2nd Place: Margaret Gould – Paisley (Teacher: Kim Nichols)
3rd Place: Wesley Istre – Dayville (Teacher: Sydney Thompson)
"Thank you for your time, effort, and commitment in completing the 2026 EOREN Regional ELA Challenge. We appreciate the meaningful time and effort you and your students put into this opportunity and the strong representation we had from across the eastern Oregon region. We would like to express our gratitude to FISHTRAP, Inc. for scoring this year's student essays. "
We are excited to recognize this year's student winners (and their teachers):
High School Division
1st Place: Francesca Whiteman – Joseph HS (Teacher: Cam Scott)
2nd Place: Elijah Jones – Joseph HS (Teacher: Cam Scott)
Middle School Division
1st Place: Ben Strawn – Willowcreek (Teacher: Kim Worley)
2nd Place: Margaret Gould – Paisley (Teacher: Kim Nichols)
3rd Place: Wesley Istre – Dayville (Teacher: Sydney Thompson)
Utilizing our natural resources, the long sprinters took to the hill by Wallowa Lake yesterday for part of their practice, doing 300m sprints up the trail.
SENIOR 2026
A no job’s too big to manage, no person too small to serve kind of leader, Camdyn Weer stands against the chaos of the world in service to the world. “True Humility,” writes C.S. Lewis, “is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” Camdyn embodies this quote as she strives to be the best person she can be and to serve the world in the process. A keystone, holding the beautiful arch of social agreements together, Camdyn’s unwavering focus on fairness holds groups together, preventing inequality from causing the group to collapse. Next year, she will be setting the bar at Oregon State University, where service skills will vault her ever upward.
A no job’s too big to manage, no person too small to serve kind of leader, Camdyn Weer stands against the chaos of the world in service to the world. “True Humility,” writes C.S. Lewis, “is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” Camdyn embodies this quote as she strives to be the best person she can be and to serve the world in the process. A keystone, holding the beautiful arch of social agreements together, Camdyn’s unwavering focus on fairness holds groups together, preventing inequality from causing the group to collapse. Next year, she will be setting the bar at Oregon State University, where service skills will vault her ever upward.
2025-2026 Yearbooks are here!
This year we included PK - 12th grade!
Yearbooks can be purchased in the office for $20 while supplies last.
This year we included PK - 12th grade!
Yearbooks can be purchased in the office for $20 while supplies last.
NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
APRIL 28TH 6PM TO 7:30PM
***K-6TH STUDENTS MUST ATTEND WITH AN ADULT.
APRIL 28TH 6PM TO 7:30PM
***K-6TH STUDENTS MUST ATTEND WITH AN ADULT.
Today was a great day for JCS Track at The Carnival of Speed in Milton Freewater. Lots of Personal Bests and Season Bests were made. The girls team won the meet, and Annie Rose Miller was the girls' overall high point winner for the meet, winning an individual plaque. The throwers were also able to participate in a throwers 4x100 relay using their creative batons. It always a good day to be an 🦅!
Today the JCS 7-12th grade band students spent the day in Cove, attending the annual EOSSMA band festival. They performed as an individual band, as well as a mass band, collaborating with several other area small schools to form a band of over 100 students. They were joined together by guest conductor, Greg Johnson from EOU. Lots of hard work, but a day well spent, and wonderful music was created.
KG-6TH GRADE HAD PERFECT ATTENDANCE TODAY!
GO EAGLES!!!
GO EAGLES!!!
Kindergarten Round-up is this Thursday!
Come meet Mrs. Shetler and check out the classroom! 🌻
*Must be age 5 before September 1st, 2026.
Class pictures are this Thursday!
(Excluding 8th & 12th grade, theirs will be at promotion and graduation)
Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival!
The Joseph School Board is pleased to announce that Mike Hillman has been selected as our next Superintendent and K-4 Principal. With over two decades of progressive leadership experience across diverse educational settings, Mike is deeply committed to fostering excellence for every student, every day. After an extensive selection process, we are confident that Mike will be a great fit for the Joseph School District, and we are very excited to welcome him into the Joseph Eagle family.
Mike will be coming to us from Churchill High School in Eugene, where he currently
serves as the Assistant Principal. Previous education positions he has held in Oregon include Principal of Seven Oaks Middle School in Lebanon; Coordinator of Alternative Education Programs for the Lebanon Community School District; School Improvement Specialist with the Oregon Department of Education; various administrator and program management roles with the Willamette ESD in Salem; and PE Teacher / Department Head at the Maclaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. He has coached baseball, softball, and golf.
Here is a personal note from Mike:
Team -
I am honored and excited to join the Joseph School community. I believe education is an ongoing journey where students build knowledge and skills through meaningful, challenging work. By fostering curiosity, encouraging reflection, and maintaining rigorous expectations, we create an environment where students can grow academically, socially, and personally.
My wife of 34 years, Ann, and I are grateful to be part of such a welcoming community. We are proud parents of two sons, Brody (26) and Jacob (23). As a family, we enjoy sports, backyard BBQs, and community events. Experiences that bring people together and strengthen connections. These values guide both our lives and my work in education.
Through my experience, I’ve learned that when schools are safe, supportive, and
focused on learning, students can truly thrive. A positive school culture--one that values respect and high expectations--creates a sense of belonging where every student feels seen and supported. In these environments, strong relationships among students, staff, and families become the foundation for growth, allowing us to face challenges with confidence and teamwork. And by celebrating successes, we build momentum, pride, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. I look forward to working together with this great staff to support their growth and success.
Mike
Mike will be coming to us from Churchill High School in Eugene, where he currently
serves as the Assistant Principal. Previous education positions he has held in Oregon include Principal of Seven Oaks Middle School in Lebanon; Coordinator of Alternative Education Programs for the Lebanon Community School District; School Improvement Specialist with the Oregon Department of Education; various administrator and program management roles with the Willamette ESD in Salem; and PE Teacher / Department Head at the Maclaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. He has coached baseball, softball, and golf.
Here is a personal note from Mike:
Team -
I am honored and excited to join the Joseph School community. I believe education is an ongoing journey where students build knowledge and skills through meaningful, challenging work. By fostering curiosity, encouraging reflection, and maintaining rigorous expectations, we create an environment where students can grow academically, socially, and personally.
My wife of 34 years, Ann, and I are grateful to be part of such a welcoming community. We are proud parents of two sons, Brody (26) and Jacob (23). As a family, we enjoy sports, backyard BBQs, and community events. Experiences that bring people together and strengthen connections. These values guide both our lives and my work in education.
Through my experience, I’ve learned that when schools are safe, supportive, and
focused on learning, students can truly thrive. A positive school culture--one that values respect and high expectations--creates a sense of belonging where every student feels seen and supported. In these environments, strong relationships among students, staff, and families become the foundation for growth, allowing us to face challenges with confidence and teamwork. And by celebrating successes, we build momentum, pride, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. I look forward to working together with this great staff to support their growth and success.
Mike
Early Childhood Screening and Resource Fair
Join our local blood donation drive.
2026 Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival
Bat Talk!
This Friday at 4pm.
Julia Boland from the US Forest Service will hold a public talk about bats. It is appropriate for all ages. This talk will focus on the work being done with bats in the region which includes Wallowa County.
This Friday at 4pm.
Julia Boland from the US Forest Service will hold a public talk about bats. It is appropriate for all ages. This talk will focus on the work being done with bats in the region which includes Wallowa County.
FFA Alumni Supporters,
We hope you’ll join us for this year’s Joseph FFA Alumni dinner on Friday, May 1. This is our largest fundraiser supporting our members and programs.
Please consider purchasing dinner tickets in advance and helping us spread the word. Tickets can be purchased using the QR code on the attached flyer, and will be ready for you at the door.
We hope you’ll join us for this year’s Joseph FFA Alumni dinner on Friday, May 1. This is our largest fundraiser supporting our members and programs.
Please consider purchasing dinner tickets in advance and helping us spread the word. Tickets can be purchased using the QR code on the attached flyer, and will be ready for you at the door.
Child Abuse Awareness Dress up week
Wallowa County Youth Arts Festival!
April 11th - April 18th
Opening Reception 4/11 12-4pm
April 11th - April 18th
Opening Reception 4/11 12-4pm
Good morning,
This Thursday and Friday are conference days.
PK–6th grade: No school on Thursday. (Conference times scheduled by the Teacher)
7th–12th grade: Normal school day on Thursday.
If you would like to schedule a conference for a 7th–12th grade student, please contact Shelby Halladay at 541-432-7311 or shelby.halladay@josephcharter.org
If you prefer to drop in, conferences will be available during the following times for 7th-12th grade:
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Have a great week!
Miranda Micka