From his own stage in the backyard of grandparents Jim and Nancy Honer’s Creswell home, 5Cs kindergarten grad Blakely Adler, son of Zach and Carmen Adler, addresses his audience of family members. CARMEN HONER/PHOTO Although Creswell Christian Child Care Center (5Cs) never completely shut down due to COVID-19, being granted[Read More…]
Education
How does a city budget in a pandemic?
Renovations continue taking place at the library while city leaders deal with the pandemic, public health, and budget concerns. If you can imagine trying to rebuild a car engine while it’s running, you might have an inkling about the task that faced the City of Cottage Grove staff as it[Read More…]
2020: A Most Unique Graduating Class and Year
Cottage Grove High School graduates were greeted with friendly faces behind masks during their ceremonies earlier this week. DANA MERRYDAY/THE CHRONICLE South Lane School District’s video graduation ceremonies for its two High Schools both opened to the traditional strains of “Pomp & Circumstance”, a tip of the hat to tradition,[Read More…]
Hey, things can only get better, right?
Grant Marshall poses with his family on Monday, June 1 outside of Creswell High School with mom Natalie, father Jason, and sister Allie, 12. Marshall plans on attending Lane Community College. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE Dear Graduates, Congratulations. You’re out! I’m sure that graduating from high school amid a global pandemic[Read More…]
Banner recognition: Seniors deserve it
The Coronavirus has put a damper on what was supposed to be a high school senior’s crowning year and has robbed them of the traditional memories. Prom, senior trips, activities and the rite of a graduation ceremony. Parents, school officials, city employees, and the staff of Cottage Grove High School[Read More…]
CHS parents seeking support for seniors
CRESWELL – Parents of Creswell High School senior students are trying to preserve a few of the traditional activities and memories surrounding graduation. Dave Leavitt, the father of two seniors, posted an appeal for community support on social media this week. He explained that typical fundraisers could not be held[Read More…]
Creswell School District releases updated calendar
Creswell School District officials have released an updated version of the 2020-21 school calendar, making it widely available for viewing and downloading from its website, http://www.creswell.k12.or.us/wp/crnt/. The new calendar was adopted by the Creswell School Board at its April 22 meeting. Joel Higdon, Director of Technology Services & Facility Operations, posted[Read More…]
CSD approves coaching stipend, ‘Fund 275’ changes
CRESWELL — At the request of the school board during the February meeting, Superintendent Mike Johnson brought more information about the current financial picture of athletics and follow-up information about transportation to sporting events. The board voted to approve the tennis coach stipend, and discussed bringing the athletic fund 275[Read More…]
Educators getting paid
On March 17, Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order stating that, “Public schools shall continue to regularly pay all employees of public schools.” Public schools subject to this order also can require school employees to report to work to assist with supplemental services and emergency management activities. The Oregon[Read More…]
Schools close, class goes on
Olivia and Owen Flint are working on their math and handwriting at home under the supervision of mom Christina Flint. Christina Flint/Photo With schools closed until at least April 28, parents are finding innovative alternatives to continue their children’s learning. From homeschooling to online courses, multiple resources are available to[Read More…]
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