Category Education

SCHOOLS IN BRIEF: Willamalane, Springfield expand childcare options

SPRINGFIELD – As school reopening continues and spring break approaches, Willamalane has expanded childcare and youth programming options for families. Beginning March 29, Willamalane Kids Club after-school programs will return to Thurston, Douglas Gardens and Yolanda elementary schools. Kids Club programs will run 2:30-6 p.m. on…

Student comments, audio woes inform board

SPRINGFIELD – Two freshmen from Thurston High School were asked to speak with the board about their comprehensive distance learning experiences during the SPS zoom meeting on Monday. Unfortunately nearly anytime class president Jaelyn Dunlap or vice president Savannah Efseaff spoke, the audio would cut out,…

No longer ‘extreme’, volleyball joins Season 2

State health officials’ decision to designate Lane County as “high risk” instead of “extreme” pandemic conditions was a much-needed morale boost for Creswell High’s girls volleyball program, its legendary coach said Tuesday afternoon.  “The kids are excited to play, and excited to wear our brand-new…

From home to homeroom

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHOTO Parents and children renewed the time-honored tradition of school drop-offs across the southern Willamette Valley this week. Guy Lee Elementary students and parents alike prepared for the return of in-person schooling on Feb. 4. Only kindergarten and first graders entered their…

School leaders work toward February return

CRESWELL – Despite the county’s ongoing status in the “extreme risk” category for the coronavirus, the Creswell superintendent said the district is still moving forward with in-person schooling.  “We have had some pretty risky situations going on here in Creswell,” Mike Johnson, Creswell schools superintendent…

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