Local effort is teaching in a ‘virtual format’
Announcement Monday ends the wondering; home learning must continue
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
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.
LYNDEN — Lynden Christian High School announces its first-quarter honor roll of the 2019-20 school year as follows:
New exhibition opens with a reception Dec. 7
The Meridian FFA Agricultural Mechanics team represented Washington at the national competition held in Indianapolis three weeks ago and ended up placing eighth in the nation out of 44 teams entered. Pictured are, from left: coach Brent Feller, students Hailey Gallatin, Wyatt Brink, Jose Mal…
State finalizes its plan, 24 credits, and school districts may add more
LC team takes second, Lynden team third
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District is seeing if access can be allowed from Main Street
Classroom needs, security and communication all included
Enrichment, two technology requests to be on February 2020 ballots
LYNDEN — If it’s snowing up at Mount Baker, it means the Lynden School District’s Winter Ride Bus is starting to prepare for another ski and snowboard season.
Play explores staying young and lighthearted about life
Students learning cooking skills now, as they move indoors
They speak to their values, priorities
LYNDEN — “Anne of Green Gables” is the fall play of Lynden High School performing arts students Nov. 7-10 at Judson Auditorium, 516 Main St. Four shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
New law on exemptions is now in effect for 2019-20 school year
Lynden head count up 80 over budget, NV has 200 kids in kindergarten
‘Enrichment’ keeps up past support, but growth also requires more
Nooksack Elementary replaces 20-year-old equipment
LYNDEN — Whatcom County’s annual Kids Science and Math Expo will be adding a new feature this year: the science of creative arts.
It helps add program diversity at a small school, leaders say
WHATCOM — The annual Funds for Whatcom County grant round is now open for applications.
SPOKANE — Northwest Farm Credit Services has awarded Lynden Christian Middle School a $2,000 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant toward building a greenhouse.
LYNDEN — For the month of August, the Lynden branch of Banner Bank at 138 Birch Bay–Lynden Rd. is hosting a food drive for Backpack Buddies in preparation for the upcoming school year.
BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Literacy Council will host the annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl Thursday, Nov. 7 from 7-9 a.m. at Bellingham Technical College’s Settlemyer Hall. A $15 registration will be required to reserve a seat. Early registration is advised.
All Whatcom County Watershed Improvement Districts’ board of directors meetings have been canceled for July and August.
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