The Ontario School Board believes Nikki Albisu, the district’s superintendent, has performed nearly perfectly over the last year. In a three-page evaluation, board members wrote that Albisu had been almost flawless, except for her relationship with the press, which they wrote “needs to improve.”
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Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Split school board votes to keep Hawkins as Nyssa superintendent
The Nyssa School Board voted on March 14, 2024, to offer the school superintendent job to Ryan Hawkins. He has been interim superintendent and was one of two finalists for the job.
Vikings drop baseball opener to Cole Valley
The Vale High School varsity baseball team lost its home opener against Cole Valley, Monday, March 11.
Nyssa prep baseball and softball kicks off in Idaho
Spring sports got started in Idaho Monday, March 11 as Nyssa’s baseball and softball teams fell to Marsing.
Students buzz back for county spelling bee
Over 100 first– through eighth-grade students are gearing up for the Malheur County Spelling Bee Thursday, March 14.
Health career scholarships available to area students
Local students interested in a career in health care can apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships through the Foundation of Saint Alphonsus in Ontario before the April 5 deadline.
More money needed for delayed Ontario ballfield project as questions remain
A project to build a softball and baseball complex at Ontario Middle School six years ago in 2018 is $100,000 and two years away from completion while district officials and the main fundraiser continue to avoid questions.
Nyssa student enrollment up by about 200 students
Enrollment in the Nyssa School District has increased by nearly 200 students since the option of online school was introduced.
Ex-board member says 67 times: ‘I don’t recall’
Questioned in a deposition as part of the lawsuit by Nikki Albisu, Ontario School District superintendent, Derrick Draper answered he couldn’t recall or remember 142 times. Asked if he has a temper, Draper replied: “I don’t remember.”