Creswell Christian Academy In the back row, from left: Halle Billings, high school; Gavin Crowl, middle school; Xander Maxson, 6th grade; and Trinity Spencer, 5th grade. In the front row, from left: Olivia Swearengin, 3rd grade; Finley Shamion, 2nd grade; Ethan Brasel, 1st grade; and Michael Petty, 4th grade. Creswell[Read More…]
Education
Springfield students celebrate Ruby Bridges Day
SPRINGFIELD—Students across Lane County took part in the “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day,” Monday, in honor of Bridges, the first Black student to attend an all-white public school when she was just six years old. “Don’t follow the path,” she said. “Go where there is no path and begin[Read More…]
Springfield CTE teacher wins 50k award
SPRINGFIELD – Mark Simmons has always been passionate about fixing things — whether that be farm equipment at his Ohio middle school or fighter jets in the first Gulf War. From a young age, he saw working on engines as a “path to the middle class.” So, it’s no surprise[Read More…]
Creslane ‘vending’ books to students
CRESWELL – A giant box the size of a refrigerator has been standing in the halls of Creslane Elementary School, leaving students puzzled and on the edge of their seats to find out what’s inside. Turns out it was a vending machine, but instead of soda and snacks, this one[Read More…]
October class acts
Creslane Elementary School Kennedy ChristensenGrayson GuntherColton HansonCody DanielsJulia HallHarper ClaytonNoah HodgesAngel Toral-Ay.Quinn BrenslawAJ RodriguesAxel HarmonTrue MccoyHope Shelton Marcus Beedy Hope Shelton, Marcus Beedy, Chase Shaw, Camilla Romero, Abby McDiarmid, Kayleigh Craft, Sophie Criddle, Sam Larsen, Erik Branam, Isla Benner, Mya Parker, Quinci Stevens Creswell Middle School BACK ROWSabrina VanPattenDashel SteppLilly[Read More…]
Springfield CTE teacher wins national award
Mark Simmons has always been passionate about fixing things — whether that be farm equipment at his Ohio middle school or fighter jets in the first Gulf War. From a young age, he saw working on engines as a “path to the middle class.” So, it’s no surprise that when[Read More…]
Class Acts
Cottage Grove High School’s Class Act is Osberto Pablo Mendoza. “Thank you for being such a great help to me and the other students. You are a great student leader,” said Michele Hilton. CRESLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Class Acts for September are, in the front row, from left: Evie Costilla, Grant[Read More…]
Back in the classroom
Students, teachers welcome a ‘traditional’ first day in two years From the school bus to the parking lot to packing lunches at home – excitement filled the air last week. It was only natural, as it was the first day of school … in two years. Two Rivers-Dos Rios Elementary[Read More…]
Prepping for preschool
Fall is approaching and with that comes time for preschool. When looking for a preschool for your child, look for one that fits within your family structure. There are several aspects to consider when choosing a preschool. Here are some helpful hints for picking the perfect preschool for your child.[Read More…]
School status
As the world learns how to roll with the punches of the ever-present Covid-19 virus, area schools and parents are preparing for an in-person return to education. Oregon Health Authority representatives at an Aug. 17 press conference gleaned light on how Covid-19 and Monkeypox (HMPXV) cases might affect the upcoming[Read More…]