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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. ...
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...
Readers respond: University is laundering its history
Apparently, when Pacific University looks at its past, it cannot tolerate what history tells it, (“Pacific University renames campus building for former U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin,” Sept. 26). At the time that Pacific University was founded in 1849 and produced its first graduate, Harvey W. Scott, in 1863,...
West Linn volleyball pushes No. 2 Camas in three-set loss
There was no hesitation. There was no intimidation. And there was definitely no fear. The West Linn volleyball team left it all on the court on Monday, Oct. 7, pushing Washington power Camas to the end in a thrilling 26-24, 30-28, 25-18 loss at West Linn High School. ...
School Notes: Fall activities and more
Lake Oswego School District QPR Trainings These sessions, known as QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training, are designed to equip participants with the skills to help prevent suicide. QPR Suicide Prevention Training in English: 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14...
Canby football pulls away with big second half, downs Woodburn 42-20
Canby High School senior Kellen Oliver erupted for 332 yards of total offense to lead the Cougars to a decisive 42-20 victory over Woodburn in both teams’ Special District 2 opener on Friday, Sept. 4, at home. The Cougars set the tone early, starting the game with a three-play, 75-yard scoring drive that included a pair rushes from Taeler Pfenning for 40 yards, capped by a 35-yard touchdown pass from Oliver to senior Jackson Doman. ...
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