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Hood River County School District administrators move to other education jobs

Wednesday’s Hood River County School Board meeting had a going-away party feel.

Columbia Gorge Community College nears accreditation

Columbia Gorge Community College officials hope the last hurdle has been cleared to achieve independent status after five years of a rigorous self-examination process.

Project Graduation to raffle car and scooter

Seniors eligible, gift tickets okay

Every teen dreams of having their own wheels. Thanks to Project Graduation, two lucky seniors at HRV will have that wish fulfilled if they attend the senior graduation night party planned for June 7.

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Meet the Hood River School Board candidates

Two contested races have emerged in the May 21 Special Districts election. Ballots were mailed May 3 and must be turned in by 8 p.m. ion May 21.

Fueled by community: School mosaic bubbles with creativity

What is the art equivalent of green thumb? Hood River Middle School eighth-graders have it, whatever it is. The students spent hours this winter and spring on a mural project paying tribute to growing of food and the people who do it.

Schools host Kindergarten roundup May 6-10

The Hood River County School District will hold their annual “Kindergarten Roundup” during the week of May 6 - 10, 2013. This is the time for parents to register their children entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year.

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Eager to achieve

Spanish GED program brings local learners together

Gleaming rays of evening light illuminate the cafeteria of Hood River Middle School, providing an appropriate reflection of the uplifted mood shared by the 65 or so adults gathered inside.

Kindergarten roundup is slated for May 6-10

The Hood River County School District will hold their annual “Kindergarten Roundup” during the week of May 6 - 10, 2013. This is the time for parents to register their children entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year.

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Cuts loom for Hood River County schools

New superintendent Dan Goldman hears sobering news, praises district

Joyful sounds of fifth graders playing ukeleles gave way to somber tones of serious budget cut news at Wednesday’s meeting of the Hood River County School Board.

Patterson and Bofferding lead Speech-Debate to third at State

Public Forum duo repeats as titlists, advances to nationals

With some competitions, it’s “all in the wrist,” or “all in your head.”

Neitzel to leave HRVHS post

Hood River Valley High School Principal Karen Neitzel announced last week that she will be leaving her position as principal at the end of the school year. She has accepted a position as dean of studies at the ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the 2013-14 school year.

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.