The Ontario school board at a June 24 meeting where several parents took to the podium to voice concerns. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – Parents and residents seeking a change in direction have criticized the Ontario School Board and district administrators after the recent failure of a $25 million bond.[Read More…]
Tag: EDUCATION
Legislators approve nearly $1 million for TVCC
ONTARIO – Treasure Valley Community College received nearly $1 million from the state as part of a massive spending bill approved by the 2019 Legislature. Nicknamed the “Christmas Tree Bill,” House Bill 5050 will deliver about $1.32 billion to local projects across the state, from Clackamas to Malheur counties. Treasure[Read More…]
Nyssa Class of ’19 ready to graduate
Nyssa High School’s Class of 2019 gathers for memories and a group photo in the Bulldog gym. (Submitted photo) NYSSA – The Bulldog Class of 2019 will march to the podium this weekend in graduation ceremonies at the school. Commencement starts at 1 p.m. Sunday at the school. Leading the[Read More…]
Jordan Valley seniors walk the graduation stage this weekend
From left, the Class of 2019 includes: Michaela Stoddart, Taylor Warn, Stephanie Martin, Nicole Terry, Zeke Quintero, Wade Raine, Sam Green, Emilee Burch, Regann Skinner, Skyler Forsythe. (Submitted photo) JORDAN VALLEY – Jordan Valley High School will welcome 10 seniors into alumni status this weekend in the first commencement ceremony[Read More…]
Resignations hit Treasure Valley Community College nursing program
Four instructors in TVCC’s well-respected nursing department resigned recently. Now just one nursing instructor remains for the community college program. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – A spate of staff resignations – four posted within a month – from the Treasure Valley Community College nursing department has exacerbated the already dire shortage[Read More…]
Bond will help Ontario School District beef up security
Taryn Smith, Ontario school district public relations and communications director, talks about the upcoming bond vote last week in Ontario. District leaders will ask voters to approve a $25 million bond in May. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon). ONTARIO – Twenty-five years ago a school shooting was a rare occurrence. But[Read More…]
Migrant leadership program seeks applicants from Ontario, Nyssa
ONTARIO – Students from migrant or farmworker families can apply to participate in the Oregon Migrant Leadership Institute this summer. Three sessions of the summer leadership camp will be hosted at Treasure Valley Community College during the month of July. Activities will include a rafting trip, college fair, leadership training,[Read More…]
Malheur County school district aims to use bond to renovate aging buildings
An array of infrastructure improvements at the Ontario School District will be possible if voters approve a $25 million bond in May. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – At Ontario High School, windows nearly 70 years old need constant attention. At Aiken Elementary School, part of a stage has been turned into[Read More…]
Malheur County FFA chapters rack up state awards
Harper FFA Chapter members pose in front of farm equipment. (Submitted photo) REDMOND – Local FFA chapters found success during the recent Oregon FFA State Convention at the Deschutes Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. Over 3,000 FFA members from more than 100 chapters across the state attended the Oregon[Read More…]
Nyssa school board appoints new superintendent
NYSSA – The Nyssa School Board Monday night named Darren Johnson as its new superintendent, capping a week of meetings that left the community wondering who would lead local schools. Johnson will replace Superintendent Jana Iverson beginning July 1. Iverson had announced her resignation last fall. Johnson will receive a[Read More…]