Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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…
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…
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,…
Children decorate the books they bound during the After School Club Art Day on March 11. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Artist Marianne Walker wants to introduce children to different types of crafts and art that they otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience. That’s…
Cheryl Clancey’s kindergarten class at Creslane Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss Week in their Thing 1 and Thing 2 hats. Heidi Wilson/Special to The Chronicle CRESWELL – Kindergarten classes at Creslane Elementary were among the first to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, which started March 2.…
CRESWELL — All programs at Creswell Library, as well as the annual Friends of the Creswell Library Spring Book Sale scheduled for last weekend, have been canceled and the library is closed at least through March 31 as area leaders respond to the global pandemic,…
Springfield Education Foundation gathers March 5 for an honor roll society celebration. The event recognized remarkable alumni. Mike Nordtvedt/Lifeslice Photography SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Education Foundation said ”hats off” at the March 5 honor roll society celebration at Along Came Trudy. Over the course of the…
Burrus CRESWELL – After more than three decades with Creswell Middle School, principal Shirley Burrus will retire at the end of this year, she said. Burrus said she told Creswell School District leaders at the end of September 2019 that she would be retiring, and…
Shirley Burrus, Creswell Middle School principal CHRONICLE ARCHIVES CRESWELL – After spending over three decades with Creswell Middle School, principal Shirley Burrus announced she will retire at the end of the school year. She has spent 36 years with the District and 41 years in…