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Philomath School Board adopts new K-5 math curriculum
Philomath and Blodgett students in grades K-5 will transition to a new math curriculum this fall following formal adoption last week by the Philomath School Board. McGraw Hill’s Reveal Math will be fully implemented for the 2026-27 school year at Clemens Primary, Philomath Elementary and Blodgett Elementary. In addition, The Math Learning Center’s Number Corner materials will continue to be used for grades K-1. Superintendent Susan Halliday stressed the importance of aligning math curriculum. “Our biggest thing was wanting to…
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Philomath Rotary Club’s Salmon and Jazz fundraiser set for April 18
The Philomath Rotary Club’s 24th annual Salmon and Jazz fundraiser is scheduled for April 18 and tickets will be available for purchase until April 4, the organization announced. The event will take place in Philomath High School’s auditorium with the doors opening at 5 p.m. Dinner service with salmon, chicken…
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PHS forestry students take 1st in team relay event at logging conference
Philomath High School’s Forestry and Natural Resources Leadership team claimed first place in the team relay at the 88th Oregon Logging Conference on Friday in Eugene. Competing against other high school teams, the Philomath squad topped the field in the relay, which consists of four events — hose lay, choker…
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Philomath Scout Lodge receives grants for water heater, veterans memorial
The Philomath Scout Lodge received two grants totaling $3,820 from the Siletz Tribal Community Fund and city of Philomath for facility and memorial improvements.
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Victorian parenting lecture set for Thursday at Philomath Museum
The Philomath Museum will host feminist historian Therese Oneill for a free public lecture at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Titled “Ungovernable: The Victorian Parent’s Guide to Raising Flawless Children,” the presentation will explore the often backwards, pseudoscientific and downright bizarre parenting practices of the Victorian era. Oneill, who has previously spoken…
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Philomath Police Log: Arrests, crashes, $400 shoplifting case
The Philomath Police Department log for Feb. 13–19 includes arrests, vehicle crashes and a shoplifting incident with $400 in merchandise taken.
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Philomath freshman qualifies for state in girls wrestling
Philomath High freshman Makinzey Harrington punched her ticket to the state wrestling tournament with a runner-up finish at 135 pounds in the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 1 Championships Friday and Saturday at Molalla. The top four finishers in each weight class qualified for state, scheduled for Feb. 26-27 at Veterans Memorial…
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State swimming: Brandt repeats as 4A breaststroke champion, breaks school record in 200 IM
BEAVERTON — Philomath junior Lucas Brandt broke out to an early lead and was never seriously challenged while winning his second straight state title in the 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday morning at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center. Despite securing another spot at the top of the medal stand, Brandt wasn’t…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2026: Philomath’s Liam Bennett recently led an Eagle Scout project to construct a sensory hub space featuring sandboxes at Clemens Primary School. (Photo provided by Tom Klipfel) 
SUNDAY, FEB. 22, 2026: Cheer squad co-captain Josey Schreiber glances back at family during Senior Night activities on Friday in the PHS gym. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2026: Sketches of Philomath High School on the wall in the PHS Community Conference Room. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2026: Flags fly at the Philomath Scout Lodge’s veterans memorial. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2026: Philomath Rotary Club President Fred Shaub goes through various notes with members at the organization’s Tuesday meeting. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2026: Two women walk Tuesday at Marys River Park and Natural Area on a morning that saw light snow. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, FEB. 14, 2026: A “Happy Valentine’s Day” inflatable decoration on North 19th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2026: The sun rises behind Philomath High School’s Forestry building, highlighting one of the school’s signature career and technical education programs. (Photo by Barb Davis) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 12, 2026: Open space under a blue sky at Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2026: A view of Philomath Community Library after the removal of the large American elm, which had been designated by the city as a Heritage Tree. The tree was removed because of Dutch elm disease. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2026: The Corvallis Indoor Winter Market at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Saturdays draws Philomath-area vendors and shoppers. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2026: Evening traffic along Main Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2026: The Shipley Family Homestead Marker in Newton Creek Park. Black History Month is observed in February. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2026: A piece of Philomath High’s old gym floor before the high school’s remodeling project in 2012. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2026: The Independent Community Center on the corner of Fern Road and Airport Avenue. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2026: A snow moon on Groundhog Day over Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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