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C LASSTIME www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 A5 Moreland will serve as principal at Cascade Locks Elementary School Amy Moreland has been se- Dan Goldman. lected as the next principal of Moreland received her Cascade Locks Elementary Bachelor of Arts from Califor- School beginning in the 2015- nia State University, North- 16 school year. Her selection ridge and her Masters in Edu- was approved by the cation from Concordia School Board at its University. Amy cur- May 27 meeting. More- rently works at land will be replacing Charles F. Tigard Ele- Kim Vogel who is re- mentary School as the tiring at the end of the Literacy Specialist school year. and Title I Coordina- (Related photo at tor, where she has lower right.) served for the past 8 Along with serving Amy Moreland years. Over the past as principal, Moreland few years, she also will also be a part-time read- served as the Title I Grant Co- ing teacher at Cascade Locks. ordinator for the Durham Ed- A screening committee and ucation Center, (grades 8-12) interview committee made up in the Tigard-Tualatin School of parents, teachers, classified District. staff and administrators par- Prior to moving to Oregon ticipated in a rigorous and she was a elementary class- thorough selection process room teacher for 10 years in which resulted in a unani- the Los Angeles Unified mous decision to offer the po- School District. sition to Moreland. “Amy is a “Amy is truly excited to join committed, smart, focused ed- the Cascade Locks Elemen- ucator who is extremely tary School community and knowledgeable about students bring her passion and dedica- and instruction. As one of our tion to student achievement committee members stated, and continue the tradition of she is a great fit for Cascade excellence at Cascade Locks,” Locks,” said Superintendent Goldman said. Sarah Braman-Smith selected as Principal at Wy’east Middle School Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea HRVHS STUDENT ART SHOW NOW AT DOG RIVER COFFEE The walls at Dog River Coffee are filled with art by Advanced Placement Studio Art students at Hood River Valley High School. Each student created a series based on a theme of their choosing. Most art is for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the stu- dent artists. The show runs through June 11. C ELEBRATING S ERVICE Sarah Braman-Smith se- Staff described Sarah as gen- lected as Principal at Wy’east uine, fearless, here for all kids, Middle School fun - yet serious and commit- Sarah Braman-Smith of ted to equity and diversity. We Madras has been se- are very excited to lected as the next prin- have Sarah join the cipal of Wy’east Mid- Hood River County dle School beginning School District.” said in the 2015-16 school Superintendent Dan year. Her selection Goldman. was approved by the Braman-Smith has School Board at its spent the last nine May 13 meeting. Bra- years as an adminis- man-Smith will be re- trator at Madras High Sarah placing Catherine Dal- Braman-Smith School, the last four as bey who will begin the principal. She has serving as the dis- taught at the elemen- trict’s Director of Human Re- tary, middle and high school sources July 1. levels as a language arts A screening committee and teacher, an ELL teacher, and interview committee made up in a self-contained classroom of teachers, classified staff for children with behavioral and administrators partici- challenges. Goldman said, pated in a rigorous and thor- “Sarah is truly excited to join ough selection process. the Wy’east Middle School “When we spoke with parents community and bring her pas- of the Madras High School sion and dedication to student community they told us that achievement and continue the Sarah is a person who listens, tradition of excellence at cares and gets things done. Wy’east.” Workshops set for bird and pollinator habitats Learn to create habitat around your home at the Hood River Watershed Group’s up- coming Backyard Habitat Workshop on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While touring local back- yards, native plant cultivator and nursery operator Drew Merritt, wildlife biologist and gardener Cathy Flick, land- scape architect Jurgen Hess, and gardener Sheila Ford Richmond will cover tech- niques for creating habitat on- the-ground, managing water on your property, and the ben- efits of backyard habitat for both landowners and birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Space is limited, so register today with Hood River Com- munity Education at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/coe or by calling 541-386-2055. Class cost is $15 and includes copies of “Landscaping with Natives: Columbia Gorge,” “Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes,” and more. For more information, con- tact Me gan Saunders at megan@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-386-6063. HR Education Foundation offers scholarships Scholarships for students currently enrolled in college are offered through the Hood River County Education Foundation, with applications due July 1, 2015. Students may apply for the Jesse Elder, Ruth and Horace Daum, or Martha and John Retirees share a laugh with Parkdale principal Gus Hedberg, who helped honor the long-time educators at last month’s School District retirement reception. Kim Vogel, left, ends her service as Cascade Locks School princi- pal, Dennis McCauley will leave Mid-Valley (related story, page A1) and Kathy Hannen-Smith finishes 27 years as a music teacher, having served at Park- dale, Cascade Locks, and Mid Valley throughout the years. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea F i n d w h a t y o u n e e d Call 541-387-3277 now to reserve your FREE Hearing Screening. 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