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Lake Oswego School District at the top of Oregon school rankings
Everyone likes being called the best. Even the Lake Oswego School District. On Monday, Sept. 30, Niche —, an online ranking and review company that profiles schools, school districts, colleges and universities — announced its annual rankings of Best Schools and Districts for 2025. Lake Oswego School District was ranked first in the following categories: Best School Districts in Oregon, Best Places to Teach in Oregon and Best Teachers in...
Late goal lifts Tigard girls soccer to league-opening win over St. Mary's
After trading blows for 70 minutes Wednesday, Oct. 9, Tigard High School and St. Mary’s Academy girls soccer were looking for a knockout blow. In the 74th minute, that punch finally landed for the Tigers, and it came in dazzling fashion. Senior Katia Pender played a ball near the far sideline, way out of her normal midfield position. ...
West Linn boys soccer opens TRL with 2-1 win over Tualatin
The West Linn boys soccer team got the “W,” but the Lions weren’t completely satisfied with the day’s result. Tualatin, meanwhile, took a loss, but saw some good things in its performance. In the end, the Lions walked off with a 2-1 win at Tualatin High School in both teams’ Three Rivers League opener at Tualatin High School ...
Westside football wrap: Forest Grove suffers first loss, Scappoose gets big win
It was another great week of high school football action on the westside, with teams from Washington and Columbia counties coming away with both nail-biting victories and heartbreaking defeats. Here’s a review of the action: Mountainside erased a seven point halftime deficit with 35 third quarter points in a 49-28 win over Sunset. The Mavericks got fumble returns for touchdowns from both Liam Ange and Sean Bour-Nelson, along with 118...
Portland Public Schools students discuss gun violence, safety demands with district leaders
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two students with Portland Public Schools voiced their concerns to district leaders over gun violence in and around schools. Eighth grader Naomi Basaca from Laurelhurst Middle School and senior Jorge Sanchez-Bautista from McDaniel High addressed the Portland Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday night, representing hundreds of students who signed a petition demanding action.
Class 6A football power rankings: Lake Oswego climbs with big win over Tualatin
It was a big week for Oregon high school football, with one of the top matchups in the state showcasing two Three Rivers League powerhouses. The result? One team took a big step forward in the Power Rankings. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
University of Oregon gets $2M to boost semiconductor industry training program
The University of Oregon has received $2 million in funding from the Oregon State Legislature to double the number of students training in the semiconductor industry, with the funds also used to purchase equipment such as electron microscopes.
Oregon City students tested close to Oregon average, but scores remain far below pre-pandemic levels
Results of the Oregon Statewide Assessment Systems’ spring 2024 tests released Thursday, Oct. 3 show Oregon City students tested close to statewide averages. However, their scores are significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. Students who participate in OSAS summative tests receive a score between 1-4. Students who score level 1 are below grade level, level 2 are at grade level and scores of 3 or higher represent proficiency in the subject area. The tests cover math, English and science. ...
John Parke takes the reins as Lakeridge's new athletic director
John Parke has been around. Parke, hired as Lakeridge High School athletic director this fall, grew up in California, started his professional career there and also worked in education on the Oregon coast. But let’s be real – Parke bleeds Lakeridge’s Columbia blue. Parke, 60, succeeded Mark Horak as Lakeridge AD this fall and his...
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