It's Official; bond for new TDHS will be on November ballot
Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the NORTH WASCO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21 has been filed with the Elections Office of Wasco County, Oregon on August 7, 2023. The measure will be presented to the qualified voters of the district at the Special Election held on November 7, 2023. The election will be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465.
Elementary kids to burn up the track on May 23 at TD's Wahtonka; Lace 'em up
Tired of running after the kids? Then put the shoe on the other foot and get them to Wahtonka Track on May 23.
Thistlethwaite's resigns from D21; Board Member to focus on professional, family needs
The North Wasco County School District Board accepted board member Rebecca Thistlethwaite’s resignation at its regular meeting on Jan. 20. The District is asking now for a resident of the Mosier area to step up and fill her shoes.
TD Public Schools are now posting COVID cases on website
Parents and guardians who are concerned about COVID cases occurring in public schools now have a new tool in The Dalles. The North Wasco County School District has launched a new COVID dashboard on its home page.
Getting into Harvard? TDHS Senior calls it behind the back, blindfolded, full-court shot
Yahir Santillan-Guzman sat at his computer two weeks ago. He set his iPhone to video and set it at the base of the screen. The 18-year-old senior at The Dalles High School was awaiting a message. From Harvard. Did he get in? Read more.
Mowing down Mountains
Mike Morena, 36, of The Dalles controls a Tracmow remote control lawnmower at Dry Hollow Elementary this morning. The mower on tracks is capable of cutting the steep hillsides at the school, while the operator can safely walk behind it.
The Start of Something Great
Lillie Wadsworth, 6, receives an embrace from her mom, Kim, out front of Colonel Wright Elementary this morning, Monday, March 15. Lillie was starting her first day of kindergarten in-person at the school.
D21 News: Superintendent hiring; Chenowith Principal Resigns
School Board members are set to discuss the contract for hiring Carolyn Bernal as the next Superintendent of District 21 at a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. In other news, Phil Williams has taken over as principal at Chenowith Elementary School. Read more here.
Governor calls for reopening local schools 'safely' by Feb. 15
Gov. Kate Brown said the long term benefits of heading off emerging mental health and academic crisis for students far outweighs the short-term risk of reopening schools. She asked that more schools be on track to safely reopen by Feb. 15. District 21 Interim Superintendent Theresa Peters said that will give the district time to absorb new guidance due from the state by Jan. 19. The district will also gather input from parents and staff.
TD student goes statewide with filming skills
The Dalles’ own Riley Elliott has gained a statewide stage this holiday season. The Middle School student used her iPod and the help of little sister Rozlyn to create a public service announcement on how to stay safe during the holidfays that is now being used on NBC Sports Northwest.
