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Portland students, parents stage sit-outs over school closure plan
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Some students and parents in Oregon’s largest school district staged a sit-out Tuesday morning, protesting a Portland Public Schools plan that would close several schools and scale back others. The protest took place at Sunnyside Environmental School in southeast Portland. “I don’t want to say...
Outlook Online
Barlow girls soccer’s Lucy Brophy shines in Top-10 showdown
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An acrobatic, highlight-reel save will be one of the enduring memories for Barlow girls soccer after a Top-10 matchup right on the cusp of playoffs. Plus, it came on Senior Night for Lucy Brophy. About 12 minutes into the second half against No. 2...
newsberg.org
Newberg-Dundee Adds Board Work Session Ahead of Possible Nov. 17 School Closure Decision
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg-Dundee School Board will hold work sessions Oct. 27 and in November before it is scheduled to consider a motion Nov. 17 to choose a school restructuring model, and despite being named in all scenarios, Superintendent Dave Parker declined to call the closure of Ewing Young Elementary a certainty.
KOIN 6 News
Parents urge PPS superintendent to slow down possible school closures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Portland Public Schools families are concerned about what will happen next year if the school board decides to move forward with plans to close several elementary schools, a middle school and consolidate others. PPS Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong and the school board held the latest in their series of […]
upbeacon.com
Mixed reactions spark as UP announces Mack’s Market relocation, renaming
Rumors of another on-campus dining hall have just been settled, but the university’s announcement included an unsavory detail students did not expect. On Monday, Oct. 12, construction began on a new cafe and market in Lund Family Hall, “Wally’s.” The eatery will open at the start of the 2027-28 academic year, according to a Thursday, Oct. 8 email from Alvin Sturdivant, vice president for student affairs and inclusive excellence.
kptv.com
Sunnyside parents, students oppose plan to end Portland school’s environmental focus
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - While the building will still be there next school year, parent Hanna Neuschwander worries the heart of Sunnyside Environmental School will not. “I’m irate. I’m furious,” Neuschwander said. Her emotions stem from a Portland Public Schools proposal to close up to 14 schools....
The Lake Oswego Review
The Tillamook Headlight Herald
Mooks bounce back big against Bulldogs
After getting shutout for the first time this year in a 28-0 loss at Banks, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers recovered in with a 48-0 win over the Woodburn Bulldogs at home on October 16. In front of a crowd celebrating both Homecoming and Senior night, the Mooks kept their playoff hopes alive ahead of their regular season closer against the Astoria High Fishermen Friday on the road. “I thought our guys did a good job of executing the game plan and playing with good energy,” said Tillamook Head Coach Kye Johnson. “We had a great crowd; it was Homecoming and Senior Night, so it’s always nice to make some plays and put on a good show for a special event like that.” Led by senior quarterback Kevin Hurliman (8-for-13 passing, 123 yards, touchdown) and senior running back Aden Camachao Garcia (227 all-purpose yards, two rushing touchdowns), the Mooks took control of the lopsided contest early and controlled the tempo of the game from start-to-finish. “Aden has been getting stronger and more confident each week after he returned to the lineup after recovering from an injury,” Johnson said. “He made an impact on the game in rushing, receiving, in the return
KOIN 6 News
PSU celebrates National Transfer Student Week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland State University is expanding services that make transferring from community colleges even easier thanks to a nearly $8 million grant. This push comes during a timely occasion as the U.S. marks National Transfer Student Week. PSU President Ann Cudd and second-year transfer student Lizabeth Fierro Ramos joined us on AM […]
Channel 6000
Merger of Oregon universities sees slight delay as both institutions work to combine systems
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A merger between two Oregon educational institutions could happen months later than expected. Willamette University and Pacific University have confirmed that their initial plan to finalize their legal merger by Jan. 5 has since been postponed to Apr. 1. The delay comes as both organizations address “pre-merger work” such as consolidating their payroll systems, according to a joint statement.
Woodburn Independent
Cougars take Aloha to OT before falling in football thriller
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a positive start, the Canby High football team just couldn’t hold on, eventually suffering its first Greater Metro Conference loss of the season, 31-28 in overtime at Aloha. Both teams came into the contest 2-0, so this one had post-season implications from...
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Portland superintendent: ‘Leaning into Scenario B’ on school closure plans
Portland Public Schools’ top leader is “leaning into” a school closure plan that would close three fewer schools than the scenario that would close 14. That’s what Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong told OPB Think Out Loud host Dave Miller on Friday. “B’s magnitude and complexity of change...