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Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

The Roseburg School Board will meet Wednesday, October 28, to discuss the proposed closure of Fir Grove Elementary School after the 2026-27 school year. The agenda includes consideration of the superintendent's recommendation, although it remains unclear whether a vote will take place.

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

The Ford Family Foundation has been named the 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year, earning national recognition for its decades of support for rural students, more than $276 million in scholarship awards, and commitment to student success.

Fir Grove Families and Teachers Ask School Board to Weigh Student Needs Before Closure Decision

Fir Grove Families and Teachers Ask School Board to Weigh Student Needs Before Closure Decision

Fir Grove families, teachers, and students urged the Roseburg School Board to consider student support, transportation, and community ties before deciding whether to close the school. The board has not approved the proposal.

Fir Grove’s Future Expected to Draw Comments at Roseburg School Board Meeting

Fir Grove’s Future Expected to Draw Comments at Roseburg School Board Meeting

The Roseburg School Board meets at Fir Grove Elementary Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Staff expect to extend public comments about the proposed school closure, though no action on Fir Grove’s future is on the agenda.

Proposed Glide School Bond Would Add Cafeteria, Multipurpose Space at Elementary School

Proposed Glide School Bond Would Add Cafeteria, Multipurpose Space at Elementary School

Glide voters will consider a $16.5 million school bond Nov. 3. Proposed projects include a new cafeteria and multipurpose space at Glide Elementary, where the gym currently doubles as the lunchroom.

YMCA Offers Job Preparation and Aquatics Training for Local Teens

YMCA Offers Job Preparation and Aquatics Training for Local Teens

The YMCA of Douglas County is offering a four-week job preparation program for teens beginning October 7, along with swim instructor and lifeguard certification courses. Registration is open for all three programs.

Roseburg Superintendent Recommends Closing Fir Grove Elementary After 2026-27 School Year

Roseburg Superintendent Recommends Closing Fir Grove Elementary After 2026-27 School Year

Roseburg Superintendent Jared Cordon recommends closing Fir Grove Elementary after the 2026-27 school year, citing declining enrollment, facility needs, and rising costs. The School Board has not approved the proposal and will consider public input before deciding.