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…]
Schools
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…]
Both sides agree, close
With the spring term quickly approaching, the college and the teachers are scheduled to again meet on Tuesday. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO – After more than a year of talks and meetings, the union representing teachers and the administrators at Treasure Valley Community College have finally agreed upon one[Read More…]
Local school districts are alert after Florida shooting
The halls at Nyssa High School were quiet last week, just the way school officials want to keep it. Local school districts are required by the state to conduct safety drills to prepare students and teachers for an active shooter incident. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO – Ontario High School[Read More…]