Education
COLA a hit with kids and parents alike
published: 12/4/2012 3:02:55 PM
About 25 students sit in a classroom, at one point performing a science experiment on viscosity by mixing arrowroot and water, then reading their own poetry aloud.
Dec. 5 - School in Briefs
published: 12/4/2012 3:04:30 PM
Support NHS grad night with dinner at La Sierra La Sierra restaurant in Dundee will be donating a portion of its proceeds, including dine in, take out and delivery, from 5 p.
Change orders, costs, pile up as school construction nears end
published: 12/4/2012 3:06:36 PM
While many of the construction projects covered in the Newberg School District bond that passed in May 2011 are approaching completion, change orders have added over $1.
Trio’s senior thesis projects on display at GFU
published: 12/11/2012 3:25:36 PM
This week, three senior George Fox University art students are getting a taste of what it’s like to showcase their work in professionally installed exhibits in the college’s Minthorne and Lindgren galleries.
George Fox mid-year graduation Saturday
published: 12/11/2012 3:25:25 PM
George Fox University will award diplomas to more than 250 students at its midyear commencement ceremony set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Miller Gymnasium.
School’s water gets clean bill of health
published: 12/11/2012 3:25:13 PM
The water at Ewing Young Elementary School was collected and tested as part of a national sampling of school drinking water conducted by the U.
Dec. 12 school briefs
published: 12/11/2012 3:25:00 PM
‘Imaginary’ artists showcased at NHS “Becoming,” a show by AP Studio Art students at Newberg High School, opens Wednesday at the White Beam Gallery at the high school and will run through the holiday break.
Dec. 19 school briefs
published: 12/18/2012 2:23:47 PM
NHS to host blood drive Jan. 10
An American Red Cross blood drive for students 17 years and older will be held Jan. 10 at Newberg High School.
GFU passes proposal for an honors program
published: 12/18/2012 2:25:47 PM
On Oct. 24, the undergraduate faculty approved a proposal to create a new honors program at George Fox University. A director will be hired for next year and the first students will arrive in fall 2014.
NOCAP on track to move into new digs in 2013
published: 12/18/2012 2:28:37 PM
Until June, the Newberg Off-Campus Alternative Program, or NOCAP, had been meeting near Mabel Rush Elementary School in portables notorious for leaks, nesting birds and frequent calls to the school district’s maintenance office.
Schools deal with fallout from shootings in Portland, Connecticut
published: 12/18/2012 2:30:30 PM
With the shooting at Clackamas Town Center just three days old and only a day after fire destroyed a popular pet store downtown, word of the elementary school shooting spree in Newtown, Conn.
Dec. 26 school briefs
published: 12/24/2012 9:58:53 AM
Locals make honor roll at Oregon State
Oregon State University released Wednesday its scholastic honor roll for the fall term and numerous locals were among the 728 students to earn a 4.
County literacy project Lowe’s winner
published: 12/24/2012 9:59:52 AM
The Lowe’s Heroes Program recently announced that Reading for All, a program created by the Yamhill County Commission on Children & Families, will receive this year’s Lowe’s Hero award.
C.S. Lewis robotics team qualifies for state meet
published: 12/24/2012 10:02:14 AM
The first-ever C.S. Lewis Academy middle school robotics team qualified for the state meet a year ago, setting a high standard for teams to come.
NHS track & field still having problems
published: 12/24/2012 10:03:40 AM
The renovated Newberg High School stadium complex, complete with its new artificial playing surface and track, proved to be quite hospitable this fall, hosting nearly a full season of football and soccer games since it was dedicated Sept.
Jan. 2 school briefs
published: 12/31/2012 3:10:37 PM
Shred documents and support NHS Grad Night
The Newberg High School Grad Night committee will be host a Shred-It Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jan.
State releases report on homeless students in Newberg
published: 12/31/2012 3:12:09 PM
The Newberg School District reported serving 195 homeless students in grades k-12 during the 2011-2012 school year, which at first glance may appear to be a shocking number.
