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Cheesemaker boys fall to Valley Catholic
Tillamook High School’s boys’ basketball team lost its home-opener 59-41 against the Valley Catholic Valiants on December 8. The Mooks led in the early going but as the game wore on the Valiants took advantage of a distinct height advantage to limit Tillamook’s offense in the paint and outdistance the Mooks. Griffyn Boomer was the top scorer for the Cheesemakers, pouring in 15 points, while backcourt mate Tanner Hoskins contributed...
Nestucca High students enjoy new CTE building
The Nestucca Valley School District has bolstered its career and technical education program with the construction of a new building dedicated to those offerings at Nestucca High School this year. The new building cost around $6 million to construct and gives Nestucca students the opportunity to graduate with hands-on experience, while the district seeks to expand opportunities further in a partnership with the county’s other school districts. “This is light...
North West Dance Academy to present The Polar Express Dance Recital December 9
Do you believe? Over 100 local dancers will take the stage at the Tillamook High School Don Whitney Auditorium on December 9 at 3 pm for North West Dance Academy’s presentation of The Polar Express. “I wanted to come up with something a little different for a Christmas show. It’s the story of The Polar Express in our way,” North West Dance Academy Director Kayla Jenck said, adding that there...
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
Neah-Kah-Nie girls shooting for state tourney
The Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates girls basketball team had a strong season a year ago, finishing with a 13-9 overall record and 6-6 mark in league play. They finished fourth in the seven-team Coastal Range League, just behind the Riverdale High Mavericks (8-4 league, 19-9 overall), who earned a state playoff berth. The Pirates had a chance to reach the state playoffs last year for the first time since 2016, advancing to the district playoffs for a shot at a state playoff spot in a matchup...
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
On the Coast: MHS boys 2-1, girls 1-2
The Madras White Buffalo boys and girls basketball teams were both at Seaside on Dec. 14-16 playing in the Seaside Holiday Classic. The boys squad went 2-1 in their three games, the girls 1-2. The Madras boys squad opened with a nice win over 5A Dallas on Thursday, winning 58-41. The Buffs next game was...
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
THS Alumni Fund supports graduates
For more than three decades the Tillamook High School Alumni Scholarship Fund has supported graduates of Tillamook High as they pursue higher education. The current board overseeing the program is growing long in the tooth and is actively seeking younger graduates to ensure the fund’s continued success. “It’s a great, great thing and it’s an opportunity for me that I like it because I grew up here, born and raised,...
Tillamook school board postpones new science curriculum
The Tillamook School Board delayed the implementation of a new science curriculum across the district at their November 13 meeting, citing the recent adoption of new math and English curricula. The board also heard a presentation from Trask River High School Principal David Miller and postponed the essential skills requirement for high schoolers to graduate for another year to comply with state law. Miller’s presentation consisted of a ten-minute video,...
Tillamook Schools are open today
Tillamook Schools will be open today, Thursday, Dec. 7th. There may be some minor delays in transportation due to re-routing around remaining water. It appears that Tillamook River Rd. remains closed. Families in that area will need to plan ahead or schedule transportation accordingly. Please drive safely and remember that it is always your option to keep your students home if you are concerned. Safe travels.
Guest Column: Healthcare Education Building Update
TBCC is moving forward with the layout and design of our new Healthcare Education Building. This building is only possible due to the people of Tillamook County passing our bond measure from the May 2022 election. All of us at the college are very appreciative of the trust you have placed in the college to use this money to expand our healthcare programs and provide some much-needed space for community events. We are very proud to continue serving our county with quality higher education, and this project will allow us to provide even more classes and career training opportunities. ...
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