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As Oregon birth rates fall, concern rises about the future of schools
PORTLAND, Ore. — Recent data shows that Oregon continues to deal with low birth rates. The problem is particularly pronounced in Multnomah County. In 2012, more than 9,000 kids were born county-wide. By 2022, that number dropped by almost 2,000 children. "We have been projecting a long-run decline just...
Back to where they started: Reynolds High grads walk the halls of Hartley Elementary
Miguel Bottoms wore a grin, despite minutes earlier feeling emotional with tears welling in his eyes. "I remember walking down the halls and remembering all the moments I had here — the history — and how it's shaped me as a person," Bottoms said. "It's like a step back. I get to reflect on my whole life and everything I've done up to this point. It's crazy." Bottoms was one...
Colton Corner: Graduate honors and budget constraints
Colton High School has announced Benjamin Dilg as the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2024. Dilg is active in leadership class and is a member of the school’s varsity football and basketball teams. He has been a leader and counselor at summer camps and helped build the Colton Middle School football field. He works doing landscaping work and paint jobs and will be heading to Brigham Young University-Idaho to study nursing. ...
Estacada celebrates 12 seniors during signing day ceremony
Estacada celebrated a talented bunch of Rangers who are heading off to compete and perform at the next level. The high school hosted its annual Signing Day Assembly Thursday afternoon, May 30, inside a gym packed with peers and proud parents. Twelve Rangers seniors were cheered on as their future plans were announced, and they got to sign ceremonial documents for their future colleges. The signees were: ...
Despite state title game loss, Sunset baseball put itself back on the map with strong 2024 season
Going against the two-time state champions in West Linn, to say Sunset High School baseball was an underdog in the 6A state title game would be understatement. However, the Apollos quickly earned respect in the first inning Saturday, June 1 at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. Likely Oregon Player of the Year in Sunset junior Kruz Schoolcraft singled on the first pitch he saw, followed by a triple from senior Max...
Corbett Grade School unanimously selects new principal
Corbett Grade School will have a new principal this fall, with a leader taking the helm with more than two decades of experience in her pocket. Cassie Duprey was announced as the principal after being selected by the school district from an applicant pool of 14 qualified candidates. Duprey, who has been the assistant principal at the high school since 2020, was chosen unanimously by the selection committee. Duprey has...
Jesuit lacrosse downs Lakeridge, captures third consecutive state title
For the third consecutive season, the Crusaders' reign supreme. Jesuit boys lacrosse pushed past Lakeridge 12-7 on Saturday, June 1, at West Linn High School to win its third consecutive Oregon High School Lacrosse Association state championship. The three-peat is a culmination of the program's dominance over the last few years. Before the stint, the Crusaders had never won a lacrosse state title. ...
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