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The Creswell School Board began contract negotiations late last week with its top candidate for the vacant superintendent position, and hopes to announce the selection at the June 5 board meeting, confirmed Steve Kelley, Oregon School Boards Association Director of Board Development and Executive Searches.…

Creswell High School seniors Andrew Spriggs, No. 25, and Katie Allison, No. 26, chose graduation-inspired artwork for their senior parking spaces at the high school, serving as a reminder to keep their eyes on the prize. Spriggs is one of eight valedictorians in the Class…

Creslane fifth graders (from left) Regan Gwaltney, Elliette Kinney, Paige Ledgerwood, Aubreelyn McComas and Allie Marshall are All-State Elementary Honor Choir selections for the 2018-19 school year. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle Five Creslane Choir fifth graders — Regan Gwaltney, Elliette Kinney, Paige Ledgerwood, Allie Marshall…

The Creswell Middle School Choir members pose with trophies after winning their division and an overall choir award during the annual Music in the Park festival held in Portland’s Oaks Park on May 4. Photo provided/Karen Telfer Adjudicators praised melody and harmony lines that were…

5Cs kindergarten grad Adalynn Morgan turns her tassel after receiving her certificate during the 5Cs Kindergarten Graduation and Spring Concert. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle One little girl stepped up in her white cap and gown and proudly accepted her kindergarten promotion certificate during Creswell Christian…

Seniors Ruby Quiroz-Ariza, Michelle Cantoran-ochoa and Joanna Pantoja stand next to Spanish teacher Kori Warner (second from left). The three students received the Seal of Biliteracy for proficiency in both Spanish and English, which will be placed on their diplomas when they graduate this June.…

One Creswell School Board incumbent won their seat, while another lost theirs at the polls this month. Unofficial results from the May 21 Special Election yield a victory for Director Kandice Lemhouse-Worsham and a loss for Board Chair Tim Rogers. Director Lemhouse-Worsham said she was…

MICHAEL JOHNSON is the current principal at James Monroe Middle School in Eugene, Ore. He has 28 years of administrative experience at all levels of K-12 education. He has a master’s degree from Portland State University in Education; Policy, Foundation and Administration. He completed his…

Creswell School District will be starting out 2019-20 strong – an extra $2 million strong. Revenue assumptions from the May 8 school board meeting show that the ending fund balance for 2017-18 has exceeded projections by nearly $34,000, which will be considered revenue for the…