Instead of being home, students have an option on 17 Fridays throughout the year to participate in two programs in the morning, enjoy lunch, and then be a part of an afternoon program.
By Stephanie Hoppe, Hood River County School District
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Free news: LETRS is an intensive professional course grounded in the science of reading. It is officially recognized on the Oregon Department of Education’s approved list of dyslexia-related training programs for the 2026–27 school year.
Doylestown, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, requiring all Pennsylvania public, charter, cyber charter, and private schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal cell phones throughout the school day, including during lunch, recess, and between classes.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law.
Free news: Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub and Play&Learn@Home have successfully distribution of more than 200 “Success Kits”— backpacks filled with essential supplies — to children transitioning to kindergarten in Wheeler, Gilliam, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties.
By Stephanie Hoppe, Hood River County School District
Updated
Free news: The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) awarded the Hood River County School District (HRCSD) a multi-year State Summer Learning Grant, ensuring quality academic and enrichment programming for local students through the summer of 2028.