Education
Feb. 8 school briefs
published: 2/7/2012 3:05:24 PM
GFU to hold workshop for college and high school counselors George Fox University is inviting professionals who work at private universities or in community organizations or schools (K-12) to a workshop.
Parochial school fetes Catholic School week
published: 2/7/2012 3:05:19 PM
ST. PAUL — Students at St. Paul Parochial School sorted and shelved cans, tied blankets and taught classes last week in celebration of Catholic School Week.
OBCS teacher tutoring home-school students
published: 2/7/2012 3:05:14 PM
A handful of home-schooled students are taking advantage of a tutoring opportunity at Open Bible Christian School. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.
Owl visitors cap Veritas teacher’s segment on animals
published: 2/7/2012 3:05:08 PM
Some of the younger students at Veritas School received the treat of a show and tell Feb. 2. Karen Hoyt of Sky Hunters Environmental Education in Carlton visited the first-grade classroom with two owls to cap teacher Ashley Fisher’s segment on the animals.
Feb. 15 school briefs
published: 2/14/2012 2:25:27 PM
Shred documents, support NHS grad night A Shred It event is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 25 in the Tire Factory parking lot on Portland Road.
Pioneer look-alikes grace school stage
published: 2/14/2012 2:28:15 PM
Stetsons, fur hats and bonnets were de rigueur at Ewing Young Elementary School Feb. 9. Students at the Newberg School District’s smallest school dressed in their pioneer best to celebrate Ewing Young Day.
Drop in school funding not as big as expected
published: 2/14/2012 2:29:17 PM
On Feb. 7, the Newberg School District’s budget committee was awaiting this month’s state economic forecast with rapt anticipation. One could almost hear a collective sigh of relief when the state revenue projections came in $35 million short instead of the anticipated $50 to $150 million.
Mental health focus of project
published: 2/14/2012 2:32:25 PM
A senior at St. Paul High School completed her graduation requirements by bringing awareness to her classmates about mental health during a week-long project.
These fish are for experiments – there’s no sushi here
published: 2/14/2012 2:35:17 PM
Ewing Young Elementary School’s lunch menu said nothing about fish Monday, yet the room was filled with rainbow trout and excited students’ fingers were covered with slime.
Superintendent qualities discussed
published: 2/17/2012 2:36:32 PM
The Newberg community surprised the Oregon School Boards Association when 177 people filled out an online survey about the qualities and qualifications needed in a new school district superintendent.
Choir will compete in New York
published: 2/17/2012 2:38:08 PM
It’s off to New York for members of Mezzo Devotion after the Newberg School District board of directors unanimously approved the group’s travel request to compete in the International Championship of High School A Cappella finals in April.
Feb. 22 school briefs
published: 2/21/2012 3:59:27 PM
Local student recognized Mason Peebles of Newberg was named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list for fall term 2011.Rodeo calls for student artists The St.
NHS student earns Act Six scholarship at GFU
published: 2/21/2012 4:01:57 PM
Residents of Newberg may not consider the town an urban center, but it is urban enough for a second Newberg High School student in two years to be selected for the Act Six scholarship program at George Fox University.
Veteran is the new principal at Joan Austin Elementary
published: 2/21/2012 4:05:55 PM
An experienced hand in the Newberg School District was recently appointed principal of Joan Austin Elementary School. Terry McElligott, known to generations of Chehalem Valley Middle School students as “Miss Mac,” was named to the position Feb.
Newberg native lands job as PCC director
published: 2/21/2012 4:09:12 PM
Portland Community College’s newly named director for the Newberg Center only has a short drive down Parrett Mountain to travel to work. Karen Jones, 38, grew up in Newberg.
St. Paul district sets open enrollment number to zero
published: 2/24/2012 2:18:42 PM
With its classrooms already full, the St. Paul School District recently set its open enrollment number, part of a new state law, at zero. House Bill 3681 states that, starting in the 2012-2013 school year, a school district in Oregon doesn’t have the power to approve or reject which students come to its schools from out of the district.
School board to meet Tuesday
published: 2/24/2012 2:24:19 PM
The focus of the Newberg School District board of directors Tuesday night will again be the search for retiring Superintendent Paula Radich’s replacement.
Feb. 29 school briefs
published: 2/28/2012 3:33:46 PM
Linfield will host lecture on faith and a fairer society Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will speak at Linfield College at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall.
School district launches online school in Newberg
published: 2/28/2012 3:34:51 PM
The Newberg School District recently added a 14th school, but Newberg residents won’t be noticing construction, as there was none. The Chehalem Online Learning Alliance is a virtual school aimed at current home-school students and mainstream students considering home-schooling in Marion, Yamhill and Washington counties.
Musicians thrive in Newberg honor band
published: 2/28/2012 3:37:28 PM
Students from both of Newberg’s middle schools were selected to play in the regional honor band after being tabbed by their music teachers.
Cooks compete against the best in the state
published: 2/28/2012 3:40:12 PM
Four students from Newberg High School tested their cooking skills against the best in the state recently and are awaiting the results of their efforts.
Robotics team qualifies for world championships
published: 2/28/2012 3:43:00 PM
A team of Newberg High School students qualified for one of three spots to compete in April at a worldwide robotics competition in St. Louis, Mo.
