Eagle Point Strike Raises Curriculum Concerns
By Bryan Navarro EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Students are back in school while Eagle Point educators strike and the kids are calling classes “a joke” and “daycare for 18 year olds.” Teachers are marching the...
View ArticleEagle Point School District Strike Settled
By Bryan Navarro EAGLE POINT, Ore. — After more than a year of bargaining, months of rallying, and a week without classes an overnight negotiation ends the strike in Eagle Point. He words that...
View ArticleSchool District Talks Arming Teachers
By Steven Sandberg EAGLE POINT, Ore. – All options were on the table Wednesday as Eagle Point school officials met with the community to talk about allowing teachers to carry guns in schools. The...
View ArticleCommittee No-shows Postpone Meeting
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — There was a packed agenda, but not a packed house Thursday night at the Weapon Safety Committee Meeting for School District 9. For months, the group has been meeting to talk about...
View ArticleSchool Closures & Delays for Monday
The following schools and districts will be closed or delayed for Monday, December 9th. CLOSED: Abdill Career College Ashland School District Blossom Hill Child Development Center Brighton Academy in...
View ArticleJackson County District 9 Budget Plans
EAGLE POINT, Ore.– Jackson County District 9 is making final preparations for next year’s budget. While they are keeping a close eye on enrollment, they are also taking on some new initiatives to...
View ArticleJCSD9 Gets Weapons Recommendations
EAGLE POINT, Ore.– After a year of collaboration, Jackson County School District 9 in Eagle Point finally has a recommendation from its safety weapons committee. The committee decided against...
View ArticleDistrict Trains Kids in Active Shooters
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — This year, teachers are using unique methods like picture books to teach kids tools for active shooter scenarios. The program is called ALICE training. ALICE stands for Alert, Lock...
View ArticleNew App Connects Parents With School
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Jackson County School District 9 is unveiling its new ParentLink app. This app is available for free and can be downloaded directly to a smart phone or tablet. School administrators...
View ArticleJCSD9 Recognized for Technology Use
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A local school district and it’s superintendent will be nationally recognized at the National Connected Superintendents Summit on Wednesday. Superintendent Cynda Rickert with...
View ArticleNew Fencing for School Safety
WHITE CITY, Ore. — Jackson County School District 9 says safety is its top priority, and is now working on installing full fencing around each campus. At Table Rock Elementary, one opening at a gate...
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