Chenowith Elementary Students Spread Love with Heart Project

Local businesses adorned with heartfelt displays as Chenowith Elementary students celebrate school spirit.

Chenowith Elementary Students Heart Project is on display throughout downtown The Dalles.

The Dalles, Ore., February 16, 2024 — Chenowith Elementary School is spreading love and cheer throughout the community with its annual Hearts Project, a recent annual tradition that allows students to demonstrate and share what love means to them with our community.

Each year students have decorate paper hearts with colorful designs and heartfelt messages, showcasing all the things they love about their school, family, and life. These vibrant hearts are then proudly displayed at various local businesses, transforming them into galleries of affection and school pride.

This year, hearts can be found at several downtown businesses, including Sunflower Vision Care, the Discovery Center, Umpqua Bank, Wasco Electric Coop, the Water District, Wines on 2nd, and Zion Lutheran Church. The community is encouraged to take a stroll through these establishments to admire the beautiful displays and feel the love radiating from the heartfelt creations of Chenowith Elementary students.

The colorful hearts are meant to spread joy, brighten up local businesses and serve as a reminder to spread love and friendship throughout our communities.

The Hearts Project also hope to not only spreads joy and positivity throughout the community but also showcases the importance of fostering a supportive and loving environment within the school.

"We're always so thrilled that businesses are willing to display our students' art and to participate in the Hearts Project," Patti Carillo, Chenowith Elementary. "It's heartwarming to see the enthusiasm and creativity the students pour into their designs. This project truly showcases the special bond our students have with their school."




North Wasco County School District 21

Educate. Motivate. Graduate.

Mission Statement 

“Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering

them to be healthy and productive citizens.”

Vision Statement

“North Wasco is a premier school district. We provide students a rigorous

and relevant education with schools performing academically in the top 5%

of the nation. Our students are inspired by a talented, innovative, and highly

effective staff that values continuous professional growth. Our district graduates

citizens who are ethical and motivated to achieve their limitless potential.

North Wasco is fully embraced by the community, reflecting its health and well being.”

Board & District Goals

1. Provide a safe and healthy educational environment.

2. Provide curriculum choices that challenge every student.

3. Increase academic achievement district-wide with special emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics gains for each student.

4. Provide involvement strategies that engage all parents. 5. Encourage effective community partnerships.

https://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/northwasco
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