Briggs Martin looks over the code while Jacob Maxwell works on the metal frame of a robot at Vale High School in Jim Schaffeld’s classroom. Martin, Maxwell, Porter McKrola and Jonas Grout are members of the Vale Robotics Team that recently earned a spot in VEX Robotics World Championship tournament[Read More…]
Schools
May Roberts Elementary aims for the record books
May Roberts Elementary School students tried to enter the record books with the biggest recorded game of balloon tag. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO – The student body of May Roberts Elementary spent Thursday attempting to join a group that includes Charles Helmke, Ayanna Williams and Jackie Miley. Helmke is[Read More…]
After delays, new Vale Middle School project is good to go
A ground breaking ceremony is set for Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at 505 Viking Drive for the new Vale Middle School. This is a conception of the new 900-seat gym at the school. (Photo courtesy of Vale School District). VALE – After more than a few hurdles and meetings, the[Read More…]
No walkout for Malheur County students but plenty of unity
Vale High School students listen during an assembly last week during National School Walkout Day. Vale, Nyssa and Ontario high schools all participated in the event with presentations that promoted unity and awareness. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese). VALE – Students at three high schools in Malheur County on Thursday took[Read More…]
In a first for Harper, Marie Rictor gets top FFA recognition
Marie Rictor will receive Harper FFA’s first ever state award later this month. (Photo submitted by Harper Charter School) HARPER – To be the first in something is an achievement never to be replicated. Some may follow, but only a select few, like Marie Rictor, can ever claim to be[Read More…]
Treasure Valley Community Colleges fires six instructors, another resigns
Treasure Valley Community College has announced seven instructors will not return next year. (Enterprise file photo) ONTARIO – Six instructors are being terminated by Treasure Valley Community College and one other is resigning as the college continues to struggle with declining enrollment and budget shortfalls. College President Dana Young announced[Read More…]
Ontario, Nyssa, Vale high schools handle National School Walkout in differing manners
Vale High School students listened Wednesday to fellow students and teachers read letters on why losing a loved one would be so devastating. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) Students at three high schools in Malheur County on Thursday took part in the National School Walkout in differing ways, paying their respects[Read More…]
Vale robotics team to match skills with world competitors
The Vale High School Robotics team (from left) of Dan Wenger, Japheth Carlson and Marco Ramirez recently claimed an Excellence Award during competition in Salem. Their teammates, Porter McKrola, Jonas Grout, Jacob Maxwell, and Briggs Marvin will move onto the Ved Robotics World Championship Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, in April.[Read More…]
Preparation paid off for Ontario High School after threat of violence
Principal Jodi Elizondo of Ontario High School said fast action by her staff and local police allowed her staff to defuse a potential threat to the school last week. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO – The first thought that came to Jodi Elizondo was her students and then, just as[Read More…]
TVCC officials, faculty nearing deal on new contract
Members of TVCC faculty and administration meet in February to work out a deal on a new labor contract. Both sides appeared to be nearing a deal last week, after more than a year of work on the issue. (Enterprise file photo) ONTARIO – After more than a year of[Read More…]