ONTARIO – Nearly 200 Treasure Valley Community College students should be hoping the school foundation’s annual fundraising auction is a success this year. Those students rely on scholarships from the money raised at the TVCC Foundation’s biggest event of the year. The annual gala will be Friday, Nov. 3, at[Read More…]
Schools
Local prep volleyball squads hit the hardwood for state playoff action
State volleyball tournament action begins Wednesday, Oct. 25, as a host of local teams will compete across Oregon.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Ontario steamrolls Madras to claim 48-20 prep football victory
Ontario running back Ethan Hendrickson amassed 258 yards on the ground and scored five touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Madras 48-20 Saturday, Oct. 21.
Oregon suspends requirement for grads to meet proficiency in basic skills
The Oregon Board of Education voted Thursday to continue to suspend the requirement to prove basic skills, saying its been misapplied and is ineffective. The change drew sharp criticism from GOP legislators.
Nyssa students mull alliance against bullying
Students who have been the target of bullying and negative comments at Nyssa High School moved to start a student-run queer-straight student alliance club but have since backed off the idea out of fear of a negative backlash after the potential club was discussed in a board work session and reported on by the press.
Local school officials promote trades, but say homebuilding’s not a good fit
County leaders say that a construction class designed to curb the area’s housing shortage by allowing students to work alongside contractors and gain on-the-job experience like the one created by the La Grande School District would not fit in Malheur County. However, program’s such as Ontario and Vale’s automotive respective welding and automotive programs are better fits for Malheur County, according to education officials.
Principal homes in on early success for kids as he takes charge at Nyssa Elementary
Ensuring every kid reads proficiently is incumbent on educators, according to Shane Pratt, who took the reins as principal at Nyssa Elementary School this year.
Adrian volleyball squad ends regular season with win over Huntington
Adrian’s high school volleyball team finished the season with a 5-1 mark and now will move onto the High Desert League district tournament in Crane, Oct. 21.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.