One of my favorite questions from patrons is “I need a book to help me study for the (GED test, Postal Worker Exam, nursing boards …)” because Roseburg Public Library has access to LearningExpress Library.
After calling out the answers to such esoteric questions as what two basketball players two characters in the novel “Ghost” argue about, Glide Middle School student Hannah Quimby was happy her team defeated Elkton to move on to the semifinals in Saturday’s Battle of the Books, held at Brockw…
Roseburg High School students traveled to Portland last weekend to compete in the 2019 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Conference.
Umpqua Community College will receive a pair of new semitrucks for its truck driving program.
It’s one thing for a Green Elementary School teacher to watch her 45 students take the stage Friday night for the fifth-grade play “Pirate Boy and Dragon Girl.” It’s even a greater joy for Karen Sinclair to watch when it’s a play written and directed by her.
Among the stutters, long pauses, sweat and tears, there were some great speeches by students at Geneva Academy during the annual speech meet Wednesday and Thursday.
The Rose Theater was filled with music from eight different choirs during Wednesday’s Douglas Invitational Choir Festival Program held at Roseburg High School.
WINCHESTER — Umpqua Community College’s Board of Education unanimously approved tuition and fee increases during Wednesday’s meeting that will take effect Summer 2019.
Students in Lori Solberg’s third grade class at Sutherlin East Primary School organized a fundraiser to help the Sutherlin Fire Department, Sutherlin Police Department and Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center.
Students at Roseburg Public Schools will start their summer vacation one day later than originally planned.
Douglas High School students will be able to return to the cafeteria next week to eat their lunches.
Students throughout Douglas County will take “virtual field trips” during a World of Work Week initiative held March 11-14.
Roseburg Public Schools is one step closer to hiring a new superintendent.
Sanne Godfrey will transition from sports reporter to education reporter for The News-Review.
Roseburg Public Schools’ school board has delayed a decision on making up the five missed days students and faculty missed due to last week’s snow storms.
Umpqua Community College is offering an introduction to mass communications course during spring term.
CAMAS VALLEY — In a cold, shadowy cafeteria, about 80 people associated with Camas Valley Charter School came together for soup, chili and camaraderie.
SUTHERLIN — Approximately 18 months after a $200,000 renovation of the Sutherlin High School gymnasium was completed, major damage from last week’s snowstorm has made the gym, locker rooms and adjoining music rooms unusable for the next several months.
Sam Batman, an instructional assistant at Phoenix School of Roseburg, likes to teach students how to work with their hands. Some have never used a hammer before. Others quickly pick up the skills and take the lead.
The News-Review will sponsor the 42nd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee on April 13th.
It’s the week before snow shut down area schools for a week. At 9:12 a.m., Fremont Middle School Principal Ben Bentea makes an announcement.
SUTHERLIN — Tuffie Curtis Jr. of Sutherlin thought losing power in his temporary home at Techbuilt Inc. was a challenge already, until he heard a sound and discovered snow had brought down half of the building.
WINSTON — Grilled cheese sandwiches, rice and a pint of milk was a welcome dietary change of pace for Jack and Christian Perron on Wednesday.
Camas Valley Charter School: Closed Thursday, Feb. 28. No AM preschool.
Winston-Dillard and South Umpqua School District will be offering hot meals to all children from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
When Douglas County woke up on Monday morning to mounds of snow, and then again on Tuesday and Wednesday, some figured out a way to get to work, others found a way to enjoy the day off from school and work.
Programs are a great way to experience Roseburg Public Library, and with free events for all ages this week, there’s something for the entire family.
Frankee Guido, 4, put gems and stickers on her Transformers mask before pulling it over her eyes and trying to decide on a super power.
Below are students who have achieved honor roll at Geneva Academy for the second quarter of the 2018-19 school year.
The News-Review will sponsor the 42nd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee on April 13th.
A 1989 graduate of Roseburg High School has been awarded the prestiges Brock International Prize in Education for his significant contributions to the field of education.
Regular classes were bypassed Friday at Fremont Middle School for the school’s first Arts and Culture Day.
The Sutherlin School District School Board voted on Monday to reconfigure grade levels next year in an effort to help evenly distribute students among schools and increase student achievement.
Phoenix Charter School officials stepped in quickly this week after a group of younger students howling and growling like wolves drew the ire, and some bullying, from their classmates.
SUTHERLIN — The lights in the Sutherlin High School gymnasium dimmed Thursday just as a video began to play. Pictures of local veterans mixed with messages from Sutherlin students.
As part of an effort to seek expanded funding under Measure 98, Roseburg High School Principal Jill Weber traveled to Salem on Monday to tell lawmakers about the school’s efforts to prepare students for college and careers.
