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A rural Oregon school district is outpacing the state by nearly 9 percentage points, proving that personal connections between teachers and students can transform educational outcomes. Jefferson County School District 509J just achieved a 91.7% graduation rate while lifting up its most vulnerable learners.
Marist High School junior Tori Sherman shattered two long-standing school records this April, posting times that rank among the fastest in state history. The two-time state soccer champion is now making her mark on the track with pure determination and competitive spirit.
The world's top-ranked amateur golfer just made University of Oregon history. Kiara Romero claimed her fifth career tournament victory, breaking a 15-year school record that proves she's building a legacy beyond her college years.
Marist High School runner Tori Sherman shattered her school's 1,500-meter record by four full seconds at a major Oregon track meet. The rising star clocked 4:41.86, marking a breakthrough moment in her athletic journey.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
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Two Oregon High School seniors just earned $1,000 scholarships for combining academic excellence with genuine community impact. Andrea Chavez-Jimenez and Daniel Gonzalez stood out among their peers for making their town better while excelling in class.
Olympic bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton traded the world stage for a high school track in Sherwood, Oregon, where she's discovering coaching thrills her as much as competing. Her pure joy watching athletes set personal records shows champions can find new purpose after the podium.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
More than nine out of ten students in Redmond, Oregon are finishing high school in four years, matching the district's strongest performance yet. The 91% graduation rate puts Redmond well above the state average and reflects years of early intervention work.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
A Creswell high school basketball star earned top honors after two standout performances that helped her team climb the rankings. Readers across Oregon voted her the clear winner.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
University of Oregon researchers found that increasing school time by 10% or more can significantly improve student achievement, especially in math. The findings come as districts nationwide debate four-day school weeks.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
Harbor Springs High School became only the third public school in 26 years to win Michigan's Division 4 girls soccer championship. Their 2-0 victory over a private school powerhouse proves small town teams can compete at the highest level.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
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