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Gov. Brown says school districts can decide locally when to resume in-person instruction “district by district, school by school” and hopes more schools open by Feb. 15.
Monday will be a quiet day at schools across Oregon—but one of schools’ most vital resources will continue to be available. On Thursday night, Gov. Kate Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close as of Monday, March 16, and to remain closed through March 31 due to concerns around COVID-19. That left many concerned about […]
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, a federal statute spearheaded by Michelle Obama and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, set new standards for school meals, ensuring that kids in grades K-12 ate nutritionally-focused food. Changes in menu items included more fruits and vegetables, fat-free milk and whole grains. In 2013, the U.S. […]
When it comes to sports, there’s a lot going on for Bend youth. Peruse the Bend Park & Recreation District‘s Playbook and you’ll see a diversity of programs—but beyond BPRD’s numerous parks, sport fields and facilities, other organizations such as Bend Endurance Academy, Bend Hoops and Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation are also building toward […]
Social mamas everywhere, rejoice! There’s a new weekly gathering spot for playdates, and it’s not at a park. Boss Rambler Beer Club recently debuted its new kid-friendly event, Moms and Groms. Every Wednesday from 3-6 pm, moms, kids, toddlers and babies flock to the Galveston Street taphouse for playtime and mingling. Parents receive $1 off […]
A group of parents continues to push forward to convince Verizon to move a 4G cell phone tower the company built 90 feet from the property line of Elk Meadow Elementary School on Brookswood Blvd. in southwest Bend. The group recently sent a letter to Verizon’s lawyer, and included in their letter 36 scientific studies about […]
“Extra! Extra! Newsies win game-changing battle with big media!” Thoroughly Modern Productions brings the high drama and hijinks of turn-of-the-century, history-making paper boys—and girls—to the stage in “Newsies,” a Disney musical based on real events following the Spanish-American War of 1898. The audience can follow the fun and fury as bottom-tier newspaper employees struggle to […]
Sometimes teaching kids to fish takes much more patience than the actual fishing part. You’ve got to tie all the tackle, bait the hook—and if you were duped, you got an old-school push button reel that will fail the second time your child casts it. After reading the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife‘s sport […]
Incarceration can affect so many more people than just the person serving time. One Deschutes County program is meant to help the children. The Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program is managed through the Deschutes County Sheriff‘s Office. The program made their very first mentor match back in 2004, and they’re always looking for new […]
Starting next school year, the start times for elementary and secondary schools in Bend-La Pine Schools will flip, meaning grade school kids will be in their seats at around 8am, while middle and high school students will start at about 8:45am. “Because our students’ physical health, emotional well-being and academic success are our priorities, the […]
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