Water Deliveries Down Despite Supply and FFA Next Gen Conference
The National FFA developed this week’s Next Gen Conference to give high school students from around the country an opportunity to explore a variety of career paths before graduation.
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2 Students Arrested After Attack on Middle School Principal
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say two high school students have been arrested in southeastern Washington after an attack on a middle school principal.
Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Shanda Zessin says police were called Thursday afternoon to John Sager Middle School in College Place...
Students Stuck Can Leave After Crews Clear Slide on Hwy 20
DIABLO (AP) — Transportation crews have cleared a single lane of Highway 20 in the North Cascades, allowing high school students and others stuck since Friday's snow slide to return home.
A large snow slide Friday blocked the road, stranding students from Everett who were on a field trip to the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center...
Border Town Students to Make ‘Transitional’ Return to Class
BLAINE (AP) — Officials say high school students near the Canadian border will meet for classes at a performing arts center after an electrical explosion damaged their high school last week.
The Bellingham Herald reports that Blaine High School students will meet Wednesday at a performing arts center near the high school for group activities...
Teacher Resigns Over Nude Pictures Taken From Her Cellphone
UNION, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina high school students have started an online petition to bring back a teacher who resigned after a student spread a nude picture of her through text messages and social media.
Thirty-three-year-old Union County High School teacher Leigh Anne Arthur tells news outlets she left her cellphone on her desk Monday as she monitored a hallway during a class change.
Washington Among 12 States Facing School Testing Sanctions
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. education officials say Washington is one of 12 states where too few students are taking required statewide exams.
The Seattle Times reports the state could face sanctions next year if schools do not get more students don't sit for their exams next spring.
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Rotary Scholarships Now Available
The Rotary Club of Yakima 2012 Academic Scholarships are now available. Each scholarship award is $2,000 and eligibility requirements are: (1) academic performance; (2) citizenship/leadership exhibited in school; (3) citizenship/leadership exhibited in the community; and (4) a student statement re importance of citizenship/leadership...