Forget a roundabout, save for an overpass

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I find it is about time I joined the conversation about the “Round About“ traffic circle at Clow Corner Road intersection with U.S. 99W. Highway planners back before World War II planned for 99W to become a four-lane major north-south highway through Oregon. Right of way was purchased (and i…

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Thanks Dallas: National Night Out

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On Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, we joined the men and women of the Dallas Police Department for National Night Out. We met hundreds of Dallas residents as we visited neighborhoods throughout the city. We wanted to thank you for meeting with your neighbors to discuss community safety. We also wan…

Superintendent’s corner

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We are writing to share that our Budget Reduction Day planned for Friday, May 3 is changed to Wednesday, May 8. Many of you have heard about the education funding concerns in our state, and you know the governor’s proposed budget still means budget reductions for our district and most distri…

January is School Board Appreciation month

  • Michelle Johnstone
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The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service district boards, and our 17 community college boards.

Superintendent’s Corner

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It’s time for an appreciation “shout out” for community involvement in our school district.

Superintendent’s corner

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In addition to individual concerns families have shared directly with our district throughout the school year, we are aware that there have been concerns expressed by local families through social media regarding special education services in the Dallas School District.

Superintendent’s Corner

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The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service district boards, and our 17 community college boards.

Superintendent’s corner

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As I was driving down 16th street between Central High School, Talmadge Middle School, and Ash Creek Elementary, I was reflecting on my first three months in the Central School District community.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

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It’s hard to believe, but spring is here. It’s great to see all the flowers blooming and hear the birds chirping. It feels like new beginnings every year at this time.

Superintendent's Corner: Michelle Johnstone

  • Michelle Johnstone
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January is School Board Recognition Month, and the Dallas School District, on behalf of its staff and students, would like to express its deep gratitude to our school board members.

GUEST COLUMN

GUEST COLUMN

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This is one of my favorite times of year, as staff returns and excitedly prepare for the influx of students.

Say something nice on Monday

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Monday, June 1 is “National Say Something Nice Day,” an “unofficial” national holiday, that originated in Charleston, S.C.

GUEST COMMENTARY

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Cameras of all sorts are everywhere. Sometimes what they record is routine and innocuous, but often the events that are captured raise questions.

Guest Commentary

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The better question to ask, however, may be this: Is the world better off when oil prices fluctuate with high uncertainty?

GUEST OPINION

GUEST OPINION

  • Mike Blanchard
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The board makes many decisions that affect the operations of our schools, but this November we are asking you to help us with an important decision.

GUEST COMMENTARY

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In a sign of how much the world wants to end the habit for nicotine, 179 countries have joined a 2005 treaty that restricts tobacco use.

GUEST OPINION

GUEST OPINION

  • Terrence Taylor
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Fail to plan for the future and you plan to fail.