The North Wasco County School District Board unanimously agreed to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Carolyn Bernal of Oxnard, Calif., to become the District 21 permanent superintendent to start on July 1, 2021. “I am thrilled we found someone with her qualifications and experience,” said Board Member Rebecca Thistlethwaite.

Kerry Cobb features artist Amy Sherald in February’s Art News & Activities newsletter. Amy Sherald is an American painter known for her vivid and colorful portraits of everyday African Americans that she meets on the streets, in cafes, and in her neighborhood. Cobb’s new colorful and inspiring newsletter was born out of a love for art and wanting to connect with others during the pandemic.

February’s newsletter is virtually awesome! With virtual entertainment and storytimes. Google applications and activity kits, tween activities, and science also abound. Check it out in this quick read and enrich your or your child’s life.

The North Wasco County School District 21 is poised to enter into contract negotiations to hire Carolyn Bernal of Oxnard, California to be the next Superintendent of The District, starting on July 1, 2021. Read more here.

The North Wasco County School Board delayed making a decision on hiring a permanent superintendent for the district tonight, Friday, Jan. 22.

To better educate and serve students, The North Wasco Education Foundation is looking to increase its numbers through the recruitment of a more diverse group of volunteers. Hispanics, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and other groups, as well as families whose resources are challenged, should have a seat at the table.

“I like the square snowman,” said Courtney Lehman of Kainos Coffee in Downtown The Dalles. “Is that Cubism?” You bet it is, Courtney. And there is Impressionism, Pointillism, even a splash of Jackson Pollock. It’s all part of an art contest held at Dry Hollow Elementary this month. Check it out at Kainos Coffee.

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate MLK Day in Oregon? Oregon State University's 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 18th, 2021 will kick off a week of events focused on helping the Oregon State community learn about and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King and collaboratively envision ways to carry his work forward.

North Wasco County School District 21 has narrowed its search for a permanent superintendent to just three candidates. And one of them is expected to be hired on Friday, Jan. 22. CCCNews went head to head with each candidate for 30 minutes asking five questions about the future of TD schools. The district is set to hold a public forum with the candidates on Friday, Jan. 15 via a live broadcast on its Facebook page.

Megan Polino of Crestline Construction set up a GPS tracking system at Columbia Gorge Community College to position excavators in their work at the Skills Center in The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 12. A bunch of rain did not stop progress as contractors were out in force.

Annabelle Lavier of The Dalles made her mile walk at Thompson Track this morning, Monday, Jan. 11. The 73-year-old has been coming to the track and field for decades. She remembers taking her son, Jack, at 6 months old and her daughter, Kris, when she was three years old to play at the field. They are now in their 40s.

Join Mt. Adams Institute for a virtual Sense of Place event, Magical, Menacing, and Magnificent Wildlife: How to Ensure Their Future in the Gorge, January 13, 2021, at 7 p.m. on Zoom featuring biologist Bill Weiler. Click here to read more and register for the lecture.

The Dalles, Oregon – The North Wasco County School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. Click here to see who the candidates selected for interviews are.

The future is looking bright for students wanting to further their skills in manufacturing, welding, carpentry, even aviation at Columbia Gorge Community College. The Dalles campus is growing its physical plant to expand education directed at the local economy. Opportunity is knocking, and lives will be transformed as endeavors push forward on a hill of knowledge and trade skills - Tom Peterson.

KIWANIS PROGRAMS: The Dalles Kiwanis Club is holding virtual noon meetings on Thursdays during this stay-at-home time. Log on between 11:45 and 1 p.m. at TheDallesKiwanisZoom.us Click here for the list of upcoming programs.

The Dalles’ own Riley Elliott has gained a statewide stage this holiday season. The Middle School student used her iPod and the help of little sister Rozlyn to create a public service announcement on how to stay safe during the holidfays that is now being used on NBC Sports Northwest.

Our Recent story about the 1947 championship run by The Dalles High school has prompted another, perhaps, fascinating detail. The Dalles produced an NFL guard who has been named in the top 100 to ever play for the Chicago Bears. Our super sleuth Sally Fasulo forwarded this information from Bonnie Osborne and Larry Hatch to CCC News.

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judy Richardson to serve in the role of School Board Member for the Zone 7 position. Dr. Richardson was appointed by the NWC Board of Directors on November 19th, 2020 in a unanimous affirmative vote.

CGCC Board Member Kim Morgan was recently named vice president of the Oregon Community College Association. In her new role, she will be aiming to make positive impacts on state legislation, advocacy and statewide college policy.