As the Nyssa School District considers moving to a four-day school week, the district is one of the last in the county that has kept its school week to five days. Switching to shorter instruction weeks has become a polarizing issue in Nyssa, with some who say less classroom time would impact students learning. Others believe the move would improve the district's ability to recruit and retain good teachers.
A break in action in a recent Jordan Valley girls basketball game was put to good use by the Tiny Dancers. The young performers entertained the crowd at the Mustangs' home game on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Community members have become frustrated with the Nyssa School Board's continued silence after state investigators found that 14 Nyssa School District employees had children improperly enrolled in a federal program aimed at helping migrant families.
Several city's and law enforcement organizations voiced support for a proposed truancy ordinance now under consideration by the Malheur County Court.
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Prep teams from Nyssa, Vale, Adrian and Jordan Valley moved into post-season games after their respective district tournaments Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.
Social media use among students has evolved into a serious issue for teachers and administrators locally and in other parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Jordan Valley and Adrian faced off in a late-season hoop contests Friday, Feb. 10.
The Vale High School girls varsity basketball team ended the regular season in second place in the Eastern Oregon League. Now, they are ramping up for district tournament action at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande Friday, Feb. 17.