PHS graduate Clara Stanley on dean’s list at Belmont
Philomath High School graduate Clara Stanley was named to Belmont University’s fall semester dean’s list, the school announced. Stanley, a sophomore, was included in the approximately 55% of the 6,934 undergraduate students named to the dean’s list at the Nashville, Tennessee, school. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must…
OSU finalizes century-focused plan for McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
The Oregon State University College of Forestry has finalized a new management plan for the OSU-owned McDonald-Dunn Research Forest in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis. Last revised in 2005, the updated plan provides…
Three Philomath teachers gain contract status under new state law
Three Philomath teachers received updated contract status Thursday following the Oregon Legislature’s passage of a law recognizing prior teaching experience when educators change school districts. The Philomath School Board approved contract status for Madison Allen,…
School board to review state report card data at Thursday meeting
A review of the school district’s state report card data will highlight a short meeting of the Philomath School Board on Thursday evening. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Philomath High School in the Community Conference…
Philomath High School to stage ‘Power Trip’ fantasy musical
Philomath High will present the fantasy musical “Power Trip” with performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the school’s auditorium. The production features a script by Ali Gordon and music by Angela Parrish. Promotional materials describe the show as…
Parent volunteers plan safe celebration for Philomath graduates
Philomath graduates will celebrate into the wee hours on June 6 to continue a tradition that relies entirely on parent volunteers and community donations. The Senior All-Night Party typically runs on Philomath High’s graduation night from approximately 8:30 p.m. to…
Bomb threat prompts police sweep of Philomath Middle School
Philomath Police conducted a sweep of Philomath Middle School on Saturday morning after the campus was targeted in a bomb threat, Chief Dave Gurski reported. No suspicious devices were discovered and the building was cleared as safe. The call came…
State data shows Philomath students thriving in graduation metrics
The Philomath School District continues to outpace state averages in key student achievement metrics, according to the Oregon Department of Education’s newly released At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2024-25 school year. The standout performance came from Philomath High…
Philomath School Board appoints King to Budget Committee
The Philomath School District’s need to fill vacancies on its Budget Committee has been a challenge this fall with a call to volunteers receiving little interest. However, in a positive turn last week, one of two available positions was filled…
Turkey Bingo set for Friday to benefit Philomath Middle School performing arts
A Philomath fundraising favorite over the years will return Friday with Turkey Bingo, scheduled to run from 5-8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with proceeds to benefit Philomath Middle School’s band, choir and drama programs. The event will feature…
Anonymous donor contributes $25,000 to jumpstart pool improvements
An anonymous donor has contributed $25,000 to cover the cost of Phase 1 renovations at Clemens Community Pool, Susan Halliday, school superintendent, announced at Thursday’s School Board meeting. The contribution will allow the district to move forward with critical infrastructure…
Shining Stars dance team to hold bottle drive fundraiser Sunday
The Philomath High School Shining Stars dance team will host a can and bottle drive fundraiser this Sunday from noon-5 p.m. at the high school. The team will be collecting cans, bottles and donations at the front of the school…
Oregon forestland values at risk as wildfire danger reshapes timber economics
Oregon’s Douglas fir forests may lose up to half their value as rising wildfire danger and volatile timber prices force plantation owners to harvest trees decades earlier than optimal, according to new research from Oregon State University. The study shows…
Philomath schools briefly lock doors in ‘secure status’ response to police incident
Philomath schools went into “secure status” Wednesday morning after police responded to a report of a suicidal woman with a knife on foot in a nearby neighborhood. The incident occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. when Philomath Police responded to a…
Philomath School Board plans full agenda for this week’s meeting
A Clemens Community Pool update, an equity team’s report on bias incidents and a strategic plan discussion are among the items on the agenda for Thursday’s Philomath School Board’s meeting. The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.…
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