Jodi Elizondo, the Ontario High School principal, endured “combative, aggressive and disrespectful” behavior from members of the Ontario School Board, according to a letter of apology the board is issuing to her. The letter doesn’t identify the board members or provide any details about the conduct. The letter results from[Read More…]

Adán and Donavan Hernandez complete class work during a session of HEP at Nyssa High School. (The Enterprise/LILIANA FRANKEL). NYSSA – Despite its special purpose, the high school equivalency program classroom at Nyssa High School looks just like the rest. That was deliberate for what is known in shorthand as[Read More…]

Adrian High School (Enterprise file photo) ADRIAN – Raeshelle Meyer was named the interim superintendent at Adrian School District last Thursday, Oct. 28, in a unanimous vote by the five members of the Adrian School Board.  She will replace Mark Redmond, Malheur Education Service District superintendent, who has held the[Read More…]

Becca Henderson substitute teaches a class at May Roberts Elementary School in Ontario School District, Thursday, Oct. 7. (The Enterprise/LILIANA FRANKEL) ONTARIO – Becca Henderson became a substitute teacher in a season of high demand. Officials at the Malheur Education Service District say that the list of available substitute teachers,[Read More…]

The Adrian School District sign. (The Enterprise/Rachel Parsons) ADRIAN – The application window for a new superintendent in Adrian has closed, with three people applying.  The post of superintendent opened up in late August when the Adrian School Board fired Superintendent Kevin Purnell because he wouldn’t flout the governor’s mask[Read More…]

The TVCC Foundation raises money each year for student scholarships at a gala event that has become a community tradition. (Enterprise file photo) ONTARIO – More than 300 students at Treasure Valley Community College have good reason to hope a fundraising auction coming up next week goes well. They each[Read More…]

Monte Maxwell, a senior and brass section leader, plays his trombone during band practice Thursday, Oct. 14. (The Enterprise/LILIANA FRANKEL) ONTARIO – As students filtered into the room, they parked themselves at seemingly random spots on its tiered floor. They dropped their stuff and dragged music stands into position. Then,[Read More…]

Career Training (Malheur Enterprise graphic) Editor’s note: This is a continuing series of articles highlighting students exploring vocations through Career and Technical Education classes offered in Malheur County high schools. Santiago Miranda aims to be a physical therapist but meanwhile, he’s also learning skills in a construction class at Nyssa[Read More…]

ONTARIO – Ontario School District officials are considering a move to four-day school weeks as teachers grapple with the demands of the Covid pandemic.  “If I could ask for anything to make my job better, it would be for more time,” said one teacher in a meeting with district officials.[Read More…]

LaRena Lewis teaches as a substitute at Aiken Elementary School in Ontario. (Submitted photo) VALE – The Malheur Education Service District’s list of available substitute teachers for local schools has shrunk by about half since the beginning of the pandemic, and districts are feeling the pinch.  “We’re seeing in some[Read More…]