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Free lunches for kids ages 2-18.
Lunches are first come first serve for children. Children ages 1 to 2 may eat when accompanied by a responsible adult. All food must be eaten on site.
Veneta lunch site will be at VENETA CITY PARK, 25192 Broadway, Veneta from 12:00-1:00. To see a list of all Lane County lunch sites, please visit the FOOD For Lane County website.
Go to www.foodforlanecounty.org/summerfood to see a list of sites, menus, and volunteer opportunities.
EHS ALUMNI-VETERANS REUNION
Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Fern Ridge Middle School
88831 Territorial Road
Elmira OR 97437
Mark your calendar for the Elmira All School & Veterans Potluck. The chicken, beverages, and table service will be supplied. Please bring a salad, dessert, or hot dish. Group photos will be taken just before lunch.
The Classes of 1957 and 1967 will be featured for their 60-year and 50 year milestones!
The Historian has an amazing display of photos and slide shows dating back to the beginning of Elmira High School.
There is no admission although it is appreciated if you purchase a raffle ticket to help defray the cost of the event.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Contact Info:
Zella Tullock, ztullock@q.com, ph 541-607-9174
Joleen Mack, josiesky@aol.com, ph 541-935-2153
Melody R, melodyringdahl@yahoo.com, ph 541-484-9176
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our teachers, all of whom go above and beyond each day to support our students. We are lucky to have so many dedicated teachers in the FRSD and I am fortunate to serve as their Superintendent. Thanks for all you do! – Gary Carpenter, Superintendent
This week is Secretary’s Week, with Wednesday, April 26th being Secretary’s Day. On behalf of all the staff, students and parents of the Fern Ridge School District, we want to thank the many secretary’s that work in our schools. Thank you to Tammy Boren at Elmira High School, Amy Eastman and Dawn Northey at Fern Ridge Middle School, Michelle Cook and Tammy Eutsler at Elmira Elementary, Ronda Henneman and Lorrie Haffner at Veneta Elementary, Mary Griswold in Special Services, and Debbie Moore at the District Office. You are very much appreciated for all you do on a daily basis. Happy Secretary’s Week.
Congratulations to our own Kasey Cutsforth (Sconce) on being inducted into Northwest Christian University’s Sports Hall of Fame. Kasey played soccer, basketball, and softball at Elmira High School prior to attending NCU. At NCU she participated in basketball and softball. Upon her graduation in 2007, she was hired to be an elementary teacher in Fern Ridge School District. Kasey currently teaches 1st grade at Veneta Elementary School.
We hope you can come join us for the Fern Ridge Schools Districtwide TALENT SHOW on Friday, April 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Elmira High School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Over 23 acts by our schools students and staff are scheduled to perform – dancing, singing, magic tricks and more!!! Cost is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student, ages 4 and under are free. Dessert intermission is included! This is an Ultimate Falcon Fundraiser for Mid Lane Cares. Contact EHS for more information at 541-935-8200.
Congratulations to the following 2016-2017 Fern Ridge School District Distinguished Service Award Recipients:
Cassadie Ross
Educational Excellence – Distinguished Teacher
Michelle Cook
Distinguished Classified Employee
Debbie Moore
Distinguished Administrator/Confidential Employee
Julie Bothel
Distinguished Volunteer
Annika Faris
Distinguished Future First Citizen
Kevin Cochran
Distinguished Emerging Future First Citizen
Brad Renfro
Distinguished Community Builder
The awards will be officially presented at the 51st Annual Distinguished Service Award Ceremony sponsored by the Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at Elmira High School.
Great job by the Veneta Elementary School staff and students today at their Talent Show!!! The show was enjoyed by all and what awesome talent we have here in Fern Ridge School District.
On Saturday, March 4th, the Elmira High School Oregon Battle of the Books team participated in the Region 3 North Regionals along with six other teams from our area. They came out of pool play as the top scoring team. They continued with wins against Crow, Creswell and won in the finals against South Eugene 80 to 75. The team of Jessica Coone (senior), Emily Eagle-Eye (freshman), Josiah Lorenz (freshman), and Jessica Woods (freshman) will be representing EHS Falcons and our region at State on Saturday, April 8th at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. GO FALCONS!!
On Saturday, March 11th, the Fern Ridge Middle School Oregon Battle of the Books team participated in the Region 3 North Regionals along with thirty other teams from our area. They came out of pool play and into the sweet sixteen in sixth place. They played Oaklea, St. Paul, Roosevelt and won in the finals against Meadowview 78 to 63. The team of Vanessa Coone (7th), Hayden Coone (7th), Gracie Storey (6th) and Zola Walker (7th) will be representing FRMS and our region at State on Saturday, April 8th at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. GO ROYALS!!
Congratulations to Coach Sherry Cooper, FRMS OBOB Team and EHS OBOB Team!!!!!!