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Silver Rail father creates a petition in hopes of making schools safer
A Silver Rail Elementary parent is calling for changes to school safety policies after the recent shooting. Through a new petition, Trey Heiss is asking district leaders to consider measures including school resource officers, security assessments and enhanced emergency planning.
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"I'm sorry. He's going to wear his watch": Silver Rail mom advocates for phones in schools
BEND, Ore. -- A week after the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, parents are asking the school district to make changes, starting with cell phones. Silver Rail parent Michelle, who has experienced a school shooting both as a high school freshman and now as a parent, strongly advocates for cell phones in the classroom. She says kids need to communicate with their parents during an emergency.
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Statesman Journal
Mannix, Patterson weigh in on proposal to close Salem-Keizer schools
( This story has been updated with additional information ) Oregon state leaders, including Rep. Kevin Mannix, R-Salem,and Sen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem,spoke out on Oct. 19 and 20 against a proposal to close six elementary schools across Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Mannix said he is concerned about the plan to close Cummings Elementary and Englewood Elementary, both in Mannix's House District 21. Patterson said the closures are a "great concern," with four of the six schools in Patterson's Senate District 10. “Cummings and Englewood Elementary are more than just school buildings. They are important parts of their neighborhoods, bringing families together and providing students with a place to learn, grow, and build lasting connections,” said Mannix in a statement. “I will roll up my sleeves and work with the Salem-Keizer School District, parents, and community members to find solutions that will help keep Cummings and Englewood Elementary open.” SKPS on Oct. 9 announced a plan to close Brush College, Candalaria, Cummings, Englewood, Liberty, and Richmond. School officials described the closures as unavoidable, as enrollment continues to decline in the district. Community members slammed the proposed closures during a school board meeting days later. Patterson, speaking to the Statesman Journal on Oct.
Bend Source
Redmond High School a Finalist in T-Mobile Sweepstakes
Erika Selberg and Kyle Lavender have been making lots of phone calls and sending lots of emails. Why? They want people to vote, but not for political candidates. Rather, they’re hoping people will quickly vote, daily, through Sunday, Oct 25 to support Redmond High School in its bid to win $1 million in the 2026 […] The post Redmond High School a Finalist in T-Mobile Sweepstakes appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .
Klamath Alerts
philomathnews.com
Philomath School Board agrees to elevate safety and security planning
Days after a deadly shooting at a Bend elementary school, the Philomath School Board agreed Tuesday night to make school safety and security a priority. The chair told colleagues he couldn’t say with confidence that the district has done enough to prepare for an attack. Board chair Tom Klipfel...
elkhornmediagroup.com
A Message to LGSD Families in the wake of Silver Rail: School safety and support
LA GRANDE – As the days pass since the tragic October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, school districts across Eastern Oregon have continued to issue statements in solidarity with those impacted, as well reassuring their communities as to the safety of their schools and providing support resources if needed. Earlier this week, La Grande School District also issued a message to the local community in the wake of the tragedy. This full letter, written by Superintendent George Mendoza, can be read below:
That Oregon Life
Two Bend Students Plan a Day of Service and Kindness for October 20
Two Bend students are asking their neighbors to spend Tuesday, October 20, caring for one another. Zaki and Josiah, who contacted That Oregon Life on Sunday, are organizing a student-led Day of Love & Kindness called Bend Chooses Kindness in response to the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Their invitation extends beyond Bend to […]
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Oregon High School Football Player Levels Unsuspecting Opponent Carrying American Flag
A high school football player in the state of Oregon is under fire for leveling an unsuspecting opponent during the pregame ceremony. That rival was carrying the American flag onto the field before kickoff. The reasoning behind the cheap shot is somewhat unclear. One account not affiliated with the high school attempted to provide context. […] The post Oregon High School Football Player Levels Unsuspecting Opponent Carrying American Flag appeared first on BroBible.