Employer-hosted work opportunities sought
If not OK with remote learning, parents get creative — and here’s what some are doing
A big issue in school reopening — insurance — is handled by the Y
Public schools now follow, but all in remote mode
LYNDEN — Stacey Martin is announced as the coordinator of the Be The One student mentoring program that starts up at Lynden Christian High School this fall.
Meridian and Lynden still exceed target of fewer than 25 new cases in past two weeks
Meridian and Lynden still exceed target of fewer than 25 new cases in past two weeks
LYNDEN — The Whatcom County Farm Bureau announces four 2020 scholarships given out to current high school seniors or full-time collegiate students.
Lynden last to decide Monday; LC will stay in-person, though
BOTHELL — First District Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announces that 16 high school graduates from northwest Washington have accepted appointments to the four U.S. military service academies.
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed William (Bill) Mirand and Richard (Rick) Kaiser to serve on the Board of Trustees of Bellingham Technical College. Mirand’s term began in March and Kaiser’s term started in July.
Uribe is of LHS, Yates of LCHS
LYNDEN — Two local service clubs have announced their high school senior scholarship recipients in this coronavirus-impacted school year.
Adjustments: Spacing out desks, juggling some classes, all wearing face protection
LYNDEN — Two local service clubs have announced their high school senior scholarship recipients in this coronavirus-impacted school year.
State issues guidelines for districts to conform to
Twin brothers Juan, left, and Emanuel (Manny) Melero are both graduating seniors at Nooksack Valley High School. They participated in Saturday morning’s Class of 2020 celebration parade from Sumas to Everson riding in Juan’s 1981 Covette car. The posting of the NVHS virtual graduation ceremo…
It’s to distance learning with classes, as are all schools
She has been in the high school assistant role the last 4 years
Brian Evans as Director 3 passed April 12
Lynden High School seniors came by in their cars Monday — to lively music and teachers waving signs and banners — to pick up their graduation caps and gowns for a “virtual” ceremony still being planned, said principal Ian Freeman (left, below). Expect details soon, he said. (Calvin Bratt//L…
But the social aspect of school is missed by all
Flexibility and local approvals are allowed in COVID-19 wake
Some student waivers sought; hope held out for some form of graduations
Lynden, Lynden Christian, Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley all participated
Announcement Monday ends the wondering; home learning must continue
Local effort is teaching in a ‘virtual format’
He comes from school positions in Georgia
FERNDALE — The Ferndale School District announced Wednesday, March 18, its plans for grab-and-go food distribution during the ongoing school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LYNDEN — The Lynden School District has announced a change in the days when meal packs will be distributed.
Pair’s documentary takes third at History Day regionals
Launch of The Kraken with coronavirus is coincidental, but very timely
Lynden Christian Middle School Principal Aaron Bishop used the roof of the school for his office Tuesday, March 3. He said the students had a collective goal of less screen time and more reading, and depending on how many hours were swapped out for reading he would spend days on the roof. Th…
60 painters get a chance to try their hand at being an artist
Eowyn Ivey is here March 7
LYNDEN — Parents who have children planning to enter kindergarten in the Lynden School District in fall 2020 are asked to register online March 9-20, the school district says. Visit www.lynden.wednet.edu for information.
Note: Due to COVID-19, this event has been indefinitely postponed.
Superintendents voice appreciation
OLYMPIA — Cooper Graddon, a student at Lynden Middle School, served as a page in the state House of Representatives Feb. 3-7, sponsored by 42nd District Rep. Luanne Van Werven.
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WHATCOM — The Northwest Washington Fair Foundation has opened its 2020 scholarship application process for local high school students. Amounts are $500 or $1,000 to each winner.
WHATCOM — Two scholarship opportunities are again offered by Whatcom County Dairy Women in 2020. Applications are now being accepted.
GOP members call it an overstep of state power
Restriction, first in county, was sought by Sheriff’s Office at schools
More recess, classroom pets, food variety are ideas disclosed via lightbulb art project
Also, Fisher Elementary experienced pipe rupture, water damage
WHATCOM — School was canceled or two hours late throughout the county Monday and Tuesday, as everyone battled the cold weather that rolled in Sunday night.
Musical will go public about same time as director’s baby
In special election, Lynden and Meridian also seek extra dollars for technology and facilities
Growth drives schools; many county officials retire; Ecology takes over water planning; city buys Glenning site; two die trying to save dogs; Sen. Ericksen adds a Cambodia job; Bass convicted of Stavik death; P.O. mural causes furor; Farm Pavilion built; Sumas gets $2 million for projects
OSPI also saw a violation, and the mother is pursuing a lawsuit as well
Together they would raise $7.4-$8.8 million annually
Lynden Christian Elementary operates a ‘real work’ CREW system
LYNDEN — Monday, Dec. 16, offers a chance for Lynden School District residents to find out more and react to projected growth, upcoming bonds and levies, and district budgets ahead.
WHATCOM — The Health Professions Affinity Community (HPAC) aims to introduce students to health-related careers while empowering them to address their communities’ most pressing health disparities.
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