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This summer, children can enjoy lunches at no charge through our Summer Food Service Program, a
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This summer, children can enjoy lunches at no charge through our Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded nutrition program open to all youth ages 1-18 years. The program will be offered Monday through Thursday, June 24 to Aug. 8, at four of our suburban elementary schools. There will be no lunch program on July 4. Lunches will be available from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the following locations:
-- Ferguson Elementary. Meals must be eaten on site.
-- Peterson Elementary. Meals must be eaten on site.
-- Stearns Elementary. Meals must be eaten on site.
-- Shasta Elementary. Meals can be picked up by parents or siblings taken home to younger siblings.
The Chiloquin High School Class of 2024 celebrated graduation June 9 at a late morning outdoor
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The Chiloquin High School Class of 2024 celebrated graduation June 9 at a late morning outdoor ceremony on the school's football field. Congratulations, Chiloquin graduates! You have a bright future! For photos: CHILOQUIN GRAD 2024
Congratulations to the Gilchrist High Class of 2024! The 10 members of the Class of 2024 celebrated
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Congratulations to the Gilchrist High Class of 2024! The 10 members of the Class of 2024 celebrated Saturday, June 8 during a ceremony in the school's gymnasium. The graduates gave roses to family members and friends who supported them throughout their youth. They received their diplomas, turned their tassels, and tossed their caps! We are proud of you! For photos: GILCHRIST CLASS OF 2024
Henley High School Class of 2024 seniors became high school graduates June 8 as they crossed the
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Henley High School Class of 2024 seniors became high school graduates June 8 as they crossed the stage during a ceremony at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Congratulations to our Hornet graduates!! For photos: HENLEY GRADUATION CLASS OF 2024
Congratulations to the Bonanza Class of 2024! The Antlers graduated June 8 in an outside ceremony in
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Congratulations to the Bonanza Class of 2024! The Antlers graduated June 8 in an outside ceremony in front of the school. It is always a great day to be an Antler! For photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/t4nauNqA46UHDG4o7
The Lost River Class of 2024 walked across the stage June 8 in front of family and friends to
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The Lost River Class of 2024 walked across the stage June 8 in front of family and friends to receive their diplomas! Congratulations, Raiders! We are proud of you! For PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WQfmkeZ2UqJo5Zbb8
Mazama Vikings Class of 2024 graduated in an evening outdoor ceremony today (June 7) at Viking
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Mazama Vikings Class of 2024 graduated in an evening outdoor ceremony today (June 7) at Viking Field. The 127 graduating seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas in front of a packed grandstand of family and friends. Congratulations, Viking graduates! For photos: MAZAMA CLASS OF 2024
Falcon Heights Alternative School Class of 2024 turned their tassels and tossed their caps after
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Falcon Heights Alternative School Class of 2024 turned their tassels and tossed their caps after received their diplomas June 7 during a ceremony at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center.
Falcon Heights graduate senior Landon Beaty sang the National Anthem and graduate Cienna Culver followed Principal Joe Tacchini’s welcome address with a heartfelt message to her classmates.
“Always appreciate the fact that you woke up today,” she said. “ … you are breathing and living on this beautiful Earth that God gave you … be grateful for the life that you were given.”
“We need to take life once day at a time,” she continued, addressing her fellow graduates. “We can’t be stressing about the things that haven’t even happened yet. Everything takes time. So be patient and be in the moment.”
Of the 87 Falcon Heights graduates, 81 received traditional diplomas and six earned their GEDs.
Congratulations to our Falcon Heights graduates! We are proud of you!
Klamath County Transition Program celebrated Independence Day for its Class of 2024 during an
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Klamath County Transition Program celebrated Independence Day for its Class of 2024 during an outside ceremony today (June 6) attended by family, friends, and KCSD supporters.
Seven students are exiting the program, which provides three years of transition services to youth ages 18-21 on individualized education plans. The students learn work and independent living skills as well as participate in post-secondary education and community inclusion programs. The program operates the Jo2Go Coffee cart and the janitorial service Clean Sweep. Students are well-known through the Klamath County School District and with various community organizations.
Head teacher Heidi Hobgood introduced the graduates and Secondary Special Services Program Principal Randy Denson presented the KCTP diplomas.
Keynote speaker was Heidi Gaither, director of Klamath County Developmental Disability Services, kicked off the program, calling the Independence Day an exciting milestone and a testament to the strength of the exiting students.
“It is my honor to stand before you as we recognize your remarkable achievements and look forward to the promising futures ahead of you all,” she said. “ … (This ceremony) is a powerful reminder that barriers can be overcome, challenges can be met head on and dreams can be realized regardless of obstacles that stand in the way.”
Of the seven exiting students, six attended the Independence Day celebration. All seven have plans for the future. Congratulations!!
When Alexia Aguilar transferred to Mazama High School in March, the senior spoke no English. This
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When Alexia Aguilar transferred to Mazama High School in March, the senior spoke no English. This Friday, the 19-year-old will walk across the stage at Viking Field and receive her high school diploma, ready to take the next step towards her dream of a nursing career. Alexia, who moved to Klamath Falls from Michoacán, Mexico, will be the first graduate from the school’s Newcomer Program, which started two years ago to provide resources for students who are new to the English language. “I was so scared,” she said, her words translated for this interview by Newcomer Program teacher Laura Villanueva. “Everything is so different … sometimes I’m still scared. The hardest part is not being able to express yourself.” Read more
Class was out for the day, but members of the Stearns Elementary School Chess Club continued to
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Class was out for the day, but members of the Stearns Elementary School Chess Club continued to learn, engaging in battles of patience and strategy in hopes of the oft-elusive checkmate. The school this year started an after-school chess club for its students – kindergarten to sixth grade – coached by P.E. teacher Brandon Powell, project-based learning teacher Jeff Sparks, and volunteer Manny Castaneda. The hour-long, once-a-week sessions include learning strategies and rules as well as games against their fellow club members. Read more
Seven Klamath County School District seniors – one from Bonanza, one from Falcon
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Seven Klamath County School District seniors – one from Bonanza, one from Falcon Heights/Mazama, two from Henley, and three from Lost River -- have been selected for four-year Ford Family Foundation Scholarships that will pay for 90 percent of their unmet college costs. Recipients are Bonanza senior Julie Hess, Falcon Heights senior Isabella Heaton, Henley seniors Lily Preston and Erick Amador-Gonzalez, and Lost River seniors Chantelle Reyes, Bella Hernandez, and Angel Giovanni Lopez Romero. Read more
As school districts around the state enter the budget season, many are struggling with decreasing
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As school districts around the state enter the budget season, many are struggling with decreasing enrollment and funding issues. Despite the state’s struggle to adequately fund public education, Klamath County School District remains vibrant and healthy, planning for increases in student enrollment and thinking ahead to future needs.
The Klamath County School District Board of Directors outlined its priorities for the development of this year's proposed budget during its February board meeting. Some of these priorities are continued focus on reducing class sizes, retaining pre-school and the Play 2 Learn programs, expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, ongoing facility upgrades at our outlying schools, continuing free meals for students, and maintaining our teacher mentoring program.
Our 2024-25 budget reflects those priorities. We do not anticipate any staffing cuts and plan to present a healthy, vibrant budget proposal to our 10-member KCSD Budget Committee at its first meeting May 2. That committee includes five appointed community members -- Diana Otero, Bill Jennings, Jacen Jespersen, Melonie Parrish, and Tonia Miller – and our five school board members.
The committee reviews the budget, takes public input, and votes to recommend a budget to the school board for approval. Before June 30, the Board takes public input, approves a budget, makes appropriations, declares the tax levy, and categorizes the tax levy. Adoption of the budget is expected at the June 20 board meeting.
We are proud of the work we have done over the past fiscal year. Our budget message highlights numerous accomplishments from 2023-24. Capital project highlights include a construction trades building at the Henley Complex, a new gymnasium at Bonanza, and the Lost River Community Center. Another spotlight is our continued expansion of Career and Technical Education programs. This expansion includes programs for our middle school and junior high students as well as new community partnerships with industry and pathways into pre-apprenticeship programs in construction and medical science.
As always, funding public education is challenging. Currently, Oregon's investment in K-12 education is 39th in the nation, a decline from its previous position at 34th. Our challenges include continued funding of PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), recruitment of highly qualified teachers and staff, keeping inflationary increases in line with revenue increases, and major cost increases for insurance.
If you are interested in following the budget process, please attend one of our budget meetings or go to our website - and click on the link to the 2024-25 proposed budget.
We appreciate your support. As always, please reach out with any suggestions or comments.
The purpose of the Jump Start Kindergarten program is to provide students and their families a smooth and successful transition from early childhood into Kindergarten by setting the foundation for a positive school experience.
The program is based on these equity-driven program components: