CROW— For students in Crow High School’s construction class, giving back is a “win-win.” And they’re just one of several Career Technical Education programs around rural Lane County receiving funds from KeyBank to construct outdoor sheds for mobile home parks run by St. Vincent de Paul. The “shed-ucation” initiative, funded[Read More…]
Education
Creswell teacher earns accolades in education
CRESWELL—Kendra Anderson grew up in a town a lot like Creswell. The daughter of educators, she grew up curious, always learning and taking courses. At the start, teaching was the last thing she thought she’d do. “I knew I liked working with kids and I always liked school — I[Read More…]
Class Acts: February 2023
Cottage Grove High School The Cottage Grove High School February Student of the Month is Johnathon Yeo, left. According to his teachers: “He always shows respect and kindness to everyone he meets. He is quick to include others into an activity and is a great leader in the classroom.” Creswell[Read More…]
January Class Acts, 2023
CRESWELL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH COTTAGE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH “I really appreciate Jackson being eager and willing to answer questions. You can see his eyes light up when he knows the answer, and he’s one of the first ones to raise his hand. Jackson[Read More…]
December Class Acts
Cottage Grove High School The Cottage Grove High School December Student of the Month is Kennedy Umbarger, ninth grade. According to educator Elyzia Wineriter, “Kennedy is an intelligent and eager learner, always exploring more possibilities with other students. She makes my day just by being in class and asking questions.”[Read More…]
This is not a drill
Lane students construct homes for the unhoused Earlier this year, Lane County students hit the nail on the head – chipping away at the unhoused crisis through the “Constructing a Brighter Future Project,” aimed at supporting those in need. The project, a far-reaching collaborative initiative with Lane Community College, Lane[Read More…]
Creswell Kendra Anderson earns 1st place
CRESWELL — Kendra Anderson, 6th and 8th grades social studies teacher at Creswell Middle School, won first place for the District Level Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year. Her nomination packet now goes to the state level for judging. From left is Mike Beyerlin, VFW District commander, Anderson,[Read More…]
Creswell mustangs of the month
CRESWELL — Creslane Class Acts for November are: kindergarten: Brandon, Serenity, Spencer and Charlee; First grade: Adalyn, Ian, Jaxson and Gracelynn; second grade: Alex, Olivia, Hattie and Scarlett; third grade: Ava, Sophia, Carlos, Rockey and Hudson; fourth grade: Eden, Beckam and Lillie; and fifth grade: Easton, Kolbie, Alexiss and Paisley.
Class Acts
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…]
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…]
