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The Register-Guard
philomathnews.com
Hernandez, Smart lead Philomath girls to state runner-up finish
EUGENE — One of Philomath High’s top runners ran with nothing to lose. The other had a title to defend and a lot on her mind. Olivia Hernandez, a freshman, came to the state meet with no nerves at all. “I was going in like, this is my...
Statesman Journal
Voters paid for school improvements. Salem-Keizer wants to close them
Salem-Keizer voters approved a $620 million bond measure in 2018 to address overcrowded schools, improve building safety, and expand educational opportunities across one of Oregon's largest school districts. Eight years later, the district is considering closing six elementary schools , including several that received bond-funded improvements. For families who remember the 2018 campaign, the closures have them questioning whether they'll support another construction bond. "There are many of us who believe that if this continues, the district is on a path to the following outcomes: drop in elementary achievement scores, a failed bond, a broken relationship with the community," parent Nick Sayen said at a recent school board meeting . The 2018 measure, known as Measure 24-429, funded renovations and expansions throughout Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Projects included improvements to classrooms, labs, cafeterias, security systems and aging infrastructure. It was the largest bond effort in district history and, at the time, the third-largest bond measure in Oregon. Voters narrowly approved it , with 53% voting in favor and 47% opposed. "I am very pleased that the citizens of Salem and Keizer continue to support the schools and trust the district to use the money wisely and as promised," said then-school board
lookouteugene-springfield.com
klcc.org
University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn't reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
kptv.com
Sprague claims 6A girls volleyball crown, 1st for Salem schools
FOREST GROVE Ore. (KPTV) - It was championship Saturday for Oregon high schoolers in cross country and volleyball. FOX 12’s Nick Krupke reports from the 6A girls volleyball title match, in which Westview and Sprague both competed to raise the first big blue OSAA trophy in program history in Forest Grove. In the end, Sprague claimed the crown - the first school from Salem to win it all.
forestgrovenewstimes.com
Westview’s dream season ends with a State Championship Match loss to Sprague
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It was an exciting couple of days at the 6A State Volleyball Tournament for Westview. But while things didn’t end the way they’d have hoped, they made some history, and that was enough despite coming up a win short of their ultimate goal.
KVAL
Friday Night Rivals: Week 10
EUGENE, Or - The road to a state championship starts tonight for high school football. Sports reporters De'Aundre Sanders and Khenedi Wright bring the highlights from across the region. Plus, a preview of Oregon and Oregon State's Saturday match up. Scores. 6A. #9 Willamette DEF. #8 Sprague 42-29 #3 Nelson...