Category Education

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…

Just promoted from a fifth to a sixth grader, a delighted Haley May seems eager to wear the commemorative class T-shirt she designed to mark her class’ transition to middle school. PHOTO PROVIDED/AMY HALLEY During a “drive-thru” promotion event June 8 at Creslane Elementary School,…

Eighth grade “grads” Lillie Stepp (left) and Haley Ross celebrate their promotion from the back of a red truck driven by Lillie’s dad, Jack Stepp. CMS STAFF PHOTO Like their high school counterparts, this year’s Creswell Middle School 8th-graders couldn’t “graduate” with their friends, with…

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 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…

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…

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…