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'This is not OK': Troutdale high schooler asked to take off military stole before graduation ceremony
TROUTDALE, Ore. — Walking across the stage is especially important to high schoolers from the class of 2024 who spent their core years dealing with a global pandemic. Angel Lopez Lane just graduated from Reynolds High School this Thursday. He had decided to enlist in the Marines and was excited to wear his stole for the ceremony.
Mt. Hood Community College Class of 2024 ready to ‘make mark on world’
East Multnomah County’s community college held a commencement ceremony for all sorts of graduates. There is no one type of Saint, rather the Mt. Hood Community College Class of 2024 was filled with diverse students from a multitude of backgrounds, disciplines and circumstances. The 920 graduates: Hail from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Vietnam,...
Tensions rise in response to teachers’ pro-Palestine resource guide as Oregon school year ends
The group Oregon Educators for Palestine last month published “Know Your Rights!” a guide to teaching and organizing for Palestine in Portland Public Schools. Since then, there’s been a heated mix of responses, with some arguing the guide is a much-needed tool and others arguing it’s biased and harmful.
Three Rivers Charter School contract renewed for another five years
After reviewing the charter earlier this year, the The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board voted to renew the Three Rivers Charter School contract for five more years during its Monday, June 9 meeting. The contract renewal extends Three Rivers’ charter until June 30, 2029. “I got so excited because I know what a well-loved part of our school district Three Rivers Charter School is and so I'm excited to vote ‘Yes’...
NAYA’s Many Nations Academy Celebrates Class of 2024
A roar of clapping hands, cheers and the echo of a drumbeat filled the pavilion on the blacktop behind the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) as 16 students dressed in black caps and gowns turned their tassels to the left — congratulations to the Many Nations Academy class of 2024.
Reynolds student athlete, who championed inclusivity, gets $5,000 OnPoint Scholarship
A Reynolds High senior student athlete, who dedicated himself to promoting inclusivity within his school, was celebrated with a scholarship to allow him to continue pursuing his dreams. Salahedin Safi was one of six students who received financial support and kudos courtesy OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association. The awards were part of the 2024 OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program, which recognizes graduating student athletes....
West Linn-Wilsonville School Board approves new middle and high school reading and writing curriculum
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has completed its literacy curriculum adoption for all students. Coming on the tail of the elementary school literacy adoption in March, the middle and high school teams presented their curriculum adoption recommendations during the Monday, June 10 meeting of the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board. For middle school learners, Houghton Miller Harcourt’s Into Reading was selected while myPerspectives by the publisher Savvas was chosen for high...
Metro East Web Academy’s Class of 2024 ‘good as gold’
When a graduate took the stage in front of a room filled with hundreds, she thought back to when she was little. Elana Bean, one of the student speakers for Metro East Web Academy’s graduating Class of 2024, spent many afternoons playing at her grandparents. When her dad would pick her up, he would ask for a report. “My grandma would always say, ‘She was as good as gold,’” Bean...
Top Portland prep moments of the 2023-2024 season part 1: No. 20-11
Summer is here and while seniors prepare to head off into their next adventure and returning student-athletes train, we’re taking a look back at the best prep sports moments from the 2023-2024 season for Portland proper schools. Portland schools brought home five team state titles and plenty of individuals captured state crowns along the way too. With record breaking performances, memorable moments and those state titles in mind, here is...
Five takeaways from the Lake Oswego School Board Town Hall on long range planning
In May, the Lake Oswego School Board received recommendations from the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee that will impact the school district’s future. Appointed last November, the committee recommended a feasibility study on the district’s options regarding the future of Lake Grove Elementary, Uplands Elementary and Palisades World Language School. On Saturday, June 8, the school board held a town hall for all community members to answer questions about the proposed feasibility study and the district’s next steps regarding the long range facilities plan and...
Former Sherwood schools alumnus named new Sherwood Middle School associate principal
Brittany Morales, an alumnus of Sherwood schools, is returning to the Sherwood School District as Sherwood Middle School’s new associate principal. Morales replaces Emily Anderson, who will be moving to another position in the district. “I’m beyond thrilled to be joining the Sherwood Middle School staff and community along with coming back to the school district and community that I grew up in,” Morales said in a statement. “The Sherwood...
Portland prep baseball names all-league selections in PIL, Mt. Hood and more
After winning the PIL for the second consecutive year, it’s no surprise Lincoln High School baseball nearly swept the top awards from the league. Junior Gabe Coltman was named the Player of the Year, finishing as one of the Cardinals’ top offensive weapons. Coltman ended with a .418 batting average and a .524 on-base percentage. He also crushed six home runs, led Lincoln with 39 RBIs and swiped nine bags...
Camp offers high schoolers look into cybersecurity careers
Clackamas Community College will hold the NW Cyber Camp, a unique opportunity for high school students to explore the world of cybersecurity – for free. The week-long camp does not require any prerequisites – just a curiosity about computers and a desire to protect them. Camp curriculum development is led by Oregon State University cybersecurity experts and designed for students of all skill levels. Instruction includes core concepts in cybersecurity...
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