Les Zaitz, publisher of the Malheur Enterprise, talks with reporter Pat Caldwell at the newspaper’s Vale office (East Oregonian/E.J. Harris/file) About a half dozen journalism students will spend two weeks in Malheur County next May as the Malheur Enterprise teams up with the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for[Read More…]
Tag: EDUCATION
PHOTOS: Ontario High parade makes a comeback
Ontario High School’s homecoming parade made its way through town Friday, Sept. 27. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – After years without a homecoming parade, the Tigers showed off their pride once more with floats through town. The homecoming king and queen will be announced at the homecoming dance, but let[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Nyssa High shows off pride at homecoming parade
Katy Holcomb, a physical education teacher at Nyssa High School, rode a bike in the homecoming parade (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) NYSSA – The band got things going at Nyssa High School’s homecoming parade Wednesday, Sept. 18. Homecoming royalty rode through the front of the school and made their way through[Read More…]
Nyssa FFA chapter launches new year of competitions
The Nyssa FFA officer team enjoys the scenery as a busy year of competitions is ahead. (Submitted photo) NYSSA – Nyssa’s FFA started the year on a high note, taking home two banners from the Snake River District Dairy Judging Competition last week. The school’s beginner team placed first and[Read More…]
Ontario School Board chooses attorney in the wake of allegations
Members of the Ontario School Board discuss an issue during a recent meeting. The board selected an Oregon City law firm to represent it Thursday night in a special meeting. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez). VALE – The Ontario School Board picked an Oregon City law firm to represent it regarding allegations[Read More…]
Summer camp opens up options for students from migrant families
Noe Montes and Gabriel Ortega explore possible options for higher education while attending the summer camp’s college and resources fair. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – When Gonzalo Espinoza was 17, the Ontario High alum was bused seven hours away to attend summer camp in Corvallis. The camp helped students from[Read More…]
Ontario School Board slates special public meeting Thursday
The Ontario School Board will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. to decide on a lawyer to address a series of allegations made against two of its members. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – The Ontario School Board will convene a special meeting Thursday to choose a lawyer to represent it in an[Read More…]
Charges fly over Ontario schools in unsigned complaint
Ontario School District members at a board meeting in June. From left: Mike Blackaby, Eric Evans, Blanca Rodriguez, Derrick Draper and Renae Corn. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – Simmering disputes between top Ontario school officials and two school board members have erupted into the open, triggering a move to bring[Read More…]
Ontario school administrators press for two board resignations over harassment, conduct
Two Ontario School Board members drew criticism in a recent letter that asks for their resignations or censure. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – As the first day of school looms, strife is tearing at the Ontario School District with administrators demanding two school board members resign or be censured over the[Read More…]
Sparks erupt at Ontario School Board meeting
Lybee Bell, an Ontario High School alum, was one of eight people who gave public testimony at the July 22 school board meeting. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – Ontario residents showed up in force Monday night at the Ontario School Board’s regular meeting. A standing-room only crowd listened to eight[Read More…]