Announcements

The Family Access Network (FAN) advocates would like to thank Crook County Library (Oregon) for inviting them to place a display in their lobby. This educational display will help the community be more aware of FAN and the services they provide. Relationships with community partners are key to the success of advocacy programs like FAN.

FAN advocates are located in Crook County public schools to help improve the lives of children and their families. These improvements are done through making connections to resources otherwise unknown or inaccessible to the families. Resources like clothing, school supplies, and much more can make a big difference to a child and their family.

They also received an award for Outstanding Trombone Section for the fourth year in a row, and Miles Chaney was recognized as Outstanding Soloist.  Jazz Band is playing in the CCHS Commons on March 2nd and 3rd before the doors open at The Prineville Follies. Come hear the band and stay for the Follies, which raises funds for the performing arts scholarships awarded by the Prineville Music and Theater Boosters each year.

The Cowboys knock off 6a top ranked Roseburg 43-17 in the 4th installment of Cowboys and Indians. Action got so intense we broke a section of stage! A big thank you is owed to Roseburg wrestling for making the long trip to Prineville to put it on the line. Crook County Wrestling would also like to thank the countless number of parents and community members that helped set up for and run this great event. It’s a lot of work! 

Earlier this month, third graders from Crooked River Elementary School visited the Grimes’ Christmas Scene at the Crook County Fairgrounds. In addition to reminding students to wear warm coats, hats, and gloves, they were also asked to bring some loose coins to donate. Later that day, the following email was sent to the school.

“I want to send a message of gratitude to the 3rd-grade classes who visited the Grimes Scene. They came through the door with donations and the message, ‘It was being donated to pay the electric bill for your building.’ I was completely taken back and feel I did not express my gratitude adequately. If my light bill comes in at what it did last year, the students went over the top and there will be some extra to go towards the gas bill too. Their gift of sharing brings tears to my eyes. I would love to give each of them a hug and express how their enthusiasm brings me more pleasure and joy than I can express.
Merry Christmas
Hugs and Love,
Beth Grimes, Jay, Fred, Chuck, Ginger and the Board of directors of the Grimes Christmas Scene.”

Learning about such a “treasure” in our community is a social studies activity, that also teaches students appropriate behavior as part of a community and what we can do individually to help create a well-functioning community.

Thank you, Third Graders, for representing Crooked River in such a wonderful way.

Photo: Mrs. McCormack’s and Mr. Wilson’s 3rd-grade class

Crook County High School has selected Baily Michel for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award.  This award, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities such as dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.

“I have had Baily in a couple of classes and she has always been a perfect student. She is always on task, gets her work done on time and contributes to group discussions. More importantly, she is always polite and respectful; she cares about her classmates and helps them when they need it. Her work ethic in the classroom and in athletics is admirable. She is a positive role model for younger students and athletes and is very well respected by staff members and adults from our community.” -Vicki Duncan, CCHS Careers, and Health Teacher.

Congratulations Baily!

Meet Collin Hester!

I was hired this year as the College Readiness/ASPIRE (mentoring program) Coordinator at Crook County High School. I meet with students to find out their passions, skills, and interests and help them develop a plan to meet their goals after high school. I provide assistance with college searches (including vocational/trade schools and the military) and applications, financial aid, scholarships, ACT and SAT test registration, and exploring career options. I really enjoy helping students discover and follow the path that is right for them beyond high school.

Prior to entering the field of education, I served in the Coast Guard for 10 years. I used the GI Bill to further my education and recently received a Master of Counseling degree from OSU-Cascades.

Like many who live here, I love exploring the vast hiking and mountain bike trails that Central Oregon has to offer.

“I am the new Youth Transition Specialist at Crook County High School. The Youth Transition Program assists students, ages 16 to 21 years old, with disabilities in addressing barriers and challenges to employment. The goal of the program is to successfully transition students from high school, to a post-high school opportunity, either college or job or career path of their choice. My job is to develop jobs in the community and to support students on the job if needed. In my career path, I have worked with children and families with disabilities or economic disadvantage. I love the work I do!