Ontario High School. (Enterprise/File) VALE – Student performance on state tests in Malheur County have declined overall in comparison with the rest of the state, according to results released recently by the state. The results showed an average decline in performance in Malheur County schools with some exceptions.  The data[Read More…]

Instructor Tom Whaley holds up the new switch – hardware that can connect all of the classroom computers to a single local network – his students will install during the class period. (The Enterprise/Isabella Garcia) NYSSA — Federal officials project there will be a need in the coming years for[Read More…]

It is that time of year again and below is a look at what’s in store for the area school districts. NYSSA First Day: Tuesday, Aug. 20. Last year’s student enrollment: 1,190. This year’s expected enrollment: 1,215. New teachers: 14, including three new administrators – two at the high school,[Read More…]

Marisol Ortega teaches students at Alameda Elementary the steps to El Cerro de la Silla. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – For four weeks this summer, students at Alameda Elementary School will be tripping over words and dance steps. Under the guidance of teacher Marisol Ortega del Toro, kids will learn[Read More…]

Alisha McBride, Vale school district superintendent, and school board members are working toward new goals for improving student performance – especially in math – and bolstering services that will help reduce absenteeism. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) VALE – Many viewed Alisha McBride as a savior when she was appointed over a[Read More…]

Members of Ontario High School’s Class of 2019 fill the stands beneath the Tiger O. (Submitted photo) ONTARIO – Ontario High School’s Class of 2019 wraps up the series of high school graduations in Malheur County this week. The graduate claim their diplomas in a ceremony starting at 7 p.m.[Read More…]

Twenty-four students traveled to Redmond, Oregon over Spring Break from the Nyssa FFA Chapter to compete and participate in a variety of events at the Oregon FFA State Convention. (Submitted photos) NYSSA – The Nyssa FFA and FFA Alumni recently held their annual awards banquet and auction, drawing a crowd[Read More…]

From left, the class includes James Ellsworth, Grace Nichols, Shaylinda Griffin, Emilie Dyer, Grace Morton, Marcelino Beltran, Halli Osborn, Sadey Speelmon, Rene Munoz, Saira Amaral, Roby Young, Chase Bertran, Cole Kennedy-Gooch. (Submitted photo) ADRIAN – Thirteen Antelope seniors will be in the spotlight this Sunday, as they graduate from Adrian[Read More…]

(The Enterprise/File photo) MALHEUR COUNTY – Malheur County’s high school seniors are gearing up for one of the most exciting days in their young lives – graduation. The ceremonies will take place over the coming month, starting this weekend. The first rites are this Saturday as Jordan Valley High School[Read More…]

The Ontario School District is taking a new request for a bond measure to the voters in May. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – Voters in the Ontario School District will see a familiar item on their ballot for the May special election — a bond measure to pay for school construction[Read More…]