The snack pantry for students in need is running low. If you would like to make a donation to this much appreciated cause please send snacks to the front office in care of the school counselor. Please see the attached link for suggestions or to have something sent. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18R9MEZ5MPFKZ?ref_=wl_share

PTO meeting today at 4 PM

Kids Heart Challenge Update!
Dear Families,
Our Kids Heart Challenge campaign is under way here at Chief Joseph! Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/ChiefJosephSchool to join our team. Let’s promote healthy & happy hearts while raising donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke! Our school can also earn funding and PE equipment along the way! In addition, students can qualify for some cool thank you gifts at various donation levels.
Our donation due date is March 13, 2026. Our school goal is to raise $5,000 to support the American Heart Association and we are currently 45% of the way to the goal with $2,247 in donations.
3 Things to do TODAY!
Download the AHA Schools app or Scan the QR code
Give or Get a Donation! SEND 5 texts or emails to friends & family asking for support
Start Finn’s Mission where students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
Thank you for support!
Chad Schabot
Dear Families,
Our Kids Heart Challenge campaign is under way here at Chief Joseph! Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/ChiefJosephSchool to join our team. Let’s promote healthy & happy hearts while raising donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke! Our school can also earn funding and PE equipment along the way! In addition, students can qualify for some cool thank you gifts at various donation levels.
Our donation due date is March 13, 2026. Our school goal is to raise $5,000 to support the American Heart Association and we are currently 45% of the way to the goal with $2,247 in donations.
3 Things to do TODAY!
Download the AHA Schools app or Scan the QR code
Give or Get a Donation! SEND 5 texts or emails to friends & family asking for support
Start Finn’s Mission where students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
Thank you for support!
Chad Schabot



Thanks for such a fun night PTO! If you have pictures from our Wild West Dance, feel free to share them here!
Join us tonight for our Wild West dance put on by the PTO!

Congratulations to Nurse Claudia and Ms. Allis for being our Classified employee of the year and our Teacher of the year! You ladies are amazing and we appreciate everything you do!

Girls on the Run starts on March 2nd! This semester your coaches are Mrs. Brilz and Mrs. Bradford. We hope to see you at practice! Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up!

Join us next Friday, February 27th for a Wild West themed time!

Thanks to everyone who came for the Kindergarten Family Involvement Event! We had a great time playing games together!










Hoops 4 Hunger at Wahooz! $5 of every ticket purchased Thursday Feb 19th between 4-8 PM goes to Hoops 4 Hunger!

Join us at Raising Canes on Thursday February 12th to help out hungry kids in our district!

PTO meeting today at 4 PM

Girls on the Run starts on March 2nd! This semester your coaches are Mrs. Brilz and Mrs. Bradford. We hope to see you at practice! Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up!

PTO meeting today at 4 PM

Girls on the Run (GOTR) starts March 2nd at Chief Jo! Practice days are Monday and Wednesday from 4-5:15.


We are 100 days smarter! Kindergarten had an awesome time celebrating 100 days of school on Friday!










The Great Kindness Challenge
Spirit Week 1/26 - 1/30
Monday 1/26 Tuesday 1/27 Wednesday 1/28
Spread kindness like confetti! “Round up” your kindness. NO SCHOOL
Wear your class choice of Wear western wear.
color, rainbow colors, or tie dye.
Thursday 1/29 Friday 1/30
Crazy for kindness! Powered by kindness.
Wear a crazy hat Wear a superhero shirt
or have crazy hair. or cape.
**Dressing up for kindness week is optional, but kindness never is!
Spirit Week 1/26 - 1/30
Monday 1/26 Tuesday 1/27 Wednesday 1/28
Spread kindness like confetti! “Round up” your kindness. NO SCHOOL
Wear your class choice of Wear western wear.
color, rainbow colors, or tie dye.
Thursday 1/29 Friday 1/30
Crazy for kindness! Powered by kindness.
Wear a crazy hat Wear a superhero shirt
or have crazy hair. or cape.
**Dressing up for kindness week is optional, but kindness never is!

Please bring in your nonperishable food items for a canned food drive during The Great Kindness Challenge from 1/26-1/30. Some classrooms have set specific goals, check with your child for details.

The Great Kindness Challenge
Spirit Week 1/26 - 1/30
Monday 1/26 Tuesday 1/27 Wednesday 1/28
Spread kindness like confetti! “Round up” your kindness. NO SCHOOL
Wear your class choice of Wear western wear.
color, rainbow colors, or tie dye.
Thursday 1/29 Friday 1/30
Crazy for kindness! Powered by kindness.
Wear a crazy hat Wear a superhero shirt
or have crazy hair. or cape.
**Dressing up for kindness week is optional, but kindness never is!
Spirit Week 1/26 - 1/30
Monday 1/26 Tuesday 1/27 Wednesday 1/28
Spread kindness like confetti! “Round up” your kindness. NO SCHOOL
Wear your class choice of Wear western wear.
color, rainbow colors, or tie dye.
Thursday 1/29 Friday 1/30
Crazy for kindness! Powered by kindness.
Wear a crazy hat Wear a superhero shirt
or have crazy hair. or cape.
**Dressing up for kindness week is optional, but kindness never is!

The Great Kindness Challenge
What is it?
Schools from around the WORLD, spend one week focusing on kindness, bullying prevention, and positive mental health (taking care of ourselves and lifting the spirit of others).
When is it?
January 26th - January 30th
Who participates?
Globally, 135 countries, over 43,000 schools, and over 21 million kids have taken on the challenge.
Are you up for the challenge? Keep an eye out for your Great Kindness Challenge Checklist (coming home the week of 1/26)!
What is it?
Schools from around the WORLD, spend one week focusing on kindness, bullying prevention, and positive mental health (taking care of ourselves and lifting the spirit of others).
When is it?
January 26th - January 30th
Who participates?
Globally, 135 countries, over 43,000 schools, and over 21 million kids have taken on the challenge.
Are you up for the challenge? Keep an eye out for your Great Kindness Challenge Checklist (coming home the week of 1/26)!


