Mosier School Board has two openings
There are two open seats on the Mosier Community School Board. Both seats have two-year terms. Candidate forms are available in the MCS office.
CGCC accreditation process reaches milestone
Evaluation findings presented today; college has until July to respond
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities evaluation visit to Columbia Gorge Community College April 22-24, represents a critical milestone in a seven-year journey that began Aug. 8, 2006, when the college’s board of directors directed the institution to pursue independent accreditation.
FAMILIES READ: First Book promotes literacy
First Book-Hood River County recently awarded six book grants for a total of 2,719 books to be distributed by local organizations to 501 children/youth in the community.
Garden Symposium at HRMS
A special event will be offered April 22 for Gorge students who seek to learn the science behind our food system. The “Every Day is Earth Day: School Garden Symposium” will be held on the campus of Hood River Middle School.
Mentors bring success to local youth, community
There are 15 teens in the Gorge who can now boast something not many others can say they have: a mentor.
Wy’east and HR middle schools compete in state Battle of Books
District winner Wy’east takes eighth place
Salem – Wy’east Middle School advanced to the top eight in the state championships at the Oregon Battle of the Books on Saturday. The team includes Douglas Asai, Jake Bromham, Jesse Wiley, Symeon Walker and Ruben Gonzaga, coached by David Sacquety.
HRV e-cars ready to roll
Saturday race on streets of downtown Hood River
A block of downtown Hood River streets will be closed for a few hours Saturday morning as racers from across the state compete in the annual Hood River Apple Open Electrathon Car Rally. The race, of high school students and adults, will take place on a half-mile stretch of street in the Columbia/Industrial Avenue area of town circling the Full Sail Brewing building.
Expert recommends changes to school finance oversight
Says department needs better communication; more people involved
The Hood River County School District recently hired a consultant to review its financial department’s processes, after learning in February that last year’s expenditures exceeded its budget by $1.4 million.
Students host April 11 fashion show and auction
Teen talent abounds at Hood River Valley High School, and some of that creativity will fill the Columbia Center for the Arts Thursday evening.
Education groups offer scholarships
Pi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, announces it ismaking available a $750 scholarship to an educator having five years or less experience within a Sherman, Wasco, or Hood River County school.
Students support Hood River Marine; learn to be grateful
Jonathan Pablik, 23, a Marine veteran, captivated fourth-graders at Chenowith Elementary School in The Dalles, using his military training last week to hold their attention.
Hamada receives flight scholarship
WAAAM joins the Callas Trust in awarding its first flight scholarship
Hood River Valley High School student Eric Hamada has been named as the first recipient of the Callas Trust Flight Scholarship, administered by the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum.
CGCC begins new tuition free program for teen scholars
Columbia Gorge Community College is piloting a program that will provide local high school graduates an opportunity to attend college tuition free for up to two years.
Youth In Transition try hospital coffee shop for skill training
Walk through the main entrance of Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, and chances are you will notice the smell of coffee — and the energy of high school students at Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop.
