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School Board chair says good-bye, district budget approved
The Sweet Home School Board officially approved the district’s roughly $68.8 million budget for 2025-26 at its monthly…
Local sixth-graders head for Junior High
Hawthorne and Oak Heights elementary schools both held sixth-grade progression ceremonies on Thursday, June 12, as did Foster.…
Tigers finish school year with some fun
Jeffrey Gardner, above, waves his team’s flag during Sweet Home Junior High’s annual Tiger Olympics held on Husky…
Promotion ceremony sends Tigers on their way
Departees from Sweet Home Junior High awaited their moment in the sun during the Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony…
Oak Heights crowns chess champ
Oak Heights Principal Todd Barrett, above left, tests his skills against the school’s chess champion, sixth-grader Miguel Estrada,…
Graduates celebrate end of high school chapter
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Under a flawless blue sky and a light, cooling breeze, the…
Hawthorne sixth-graders show off their moves
Sixth-graders from Hawthorne compete in their annual dance competition Thursday evening, May 22, in the Sweet Home Junior…
School Board: Central Linn to return to four-day school week
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era At its April 14 meeting, the Central Linn School Board voted…
School Board OKs hiring of new principal for Foster School
Sweet Home School Board members approved the hiring of a new principal for Foster School, among other assorted…
Sweet Home getting $319,150 from state Common School Fund
Oregon’s K-12 public schools will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund in 2025, state…
School Board approves funding application for district’s ‘success’ programs
Sweet Home School Board members on March 10 approved an Integrated Guidance Initiative for the district that will…
Local kids compete in Elks Hoop Shoot
Sweet Home Elks Lodge held its annual Hoop Shoot competition Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sweet Home Junior High’s…
Fifteen Inducted into National Honor Society
Fifteen high school students were inducted into the National Honors Society during a special ceremony held on Tuesday,…
Volleyball Splits First Two League Matches 1-1
The Sweet Home volleyball team (2-9) opened its league schedule with mixed results, splitting their first two matches…
Sweet Home Falls to North Bend, 12-20
Sweet Home (3-1) suffered a hard-fought 12-20 loss to North Bend (2-2) in their final non-league home game…
District Welcomes Seven New SPED Teachers Amid Critical Shortage
The district has taken a crucial step toward addressing its ongoing shortage of special education (SPED) teachers, a…
District Nears Completion of Oak Heights Upgrades
The Sweet Home School District is in the final phase of a building upgrade at Oak Heights Elementary…
Local Volleyball Team Preps for Season with New and Returning Talent
The high school volleyball team is gearing up for the upcoming season with a mix of returning players…
Girls Soccer Team Looks to Build Upon Last Year’s Finish
The girls soccer team is preparing for the new season with a focus on improving last year’s 2-8…
Experienced Offensive Line to Anchor Team in Upcoming Season
With a roster of 78 players, head coach Ryan Adams is optimistic about the upcoming season, especially given…
Cross-Country Team Grows Under Young Roster in Coach Martin’s Third Year
In Coach Dave Martin’s third year at the helm of the Sweet Home cross-country program, he says things…
Soccer Program Prepares for Growth
The high school soccer team is gearing up for a promising 2024-25 season following a rebuilding year in…
81’ Japanese Exchange Alum Reunites With Alma Mater
The Sweet Home High School recently welcomed the return of one of their first Japanese exchange students, Chieko…
Local Mom Takes the Face of Successful Volleyball Program
The Sweet Home High School, and community, will be seeing a new coach at the helm of the…
New Teachers 2024
The Sweet Home School District welcomes 11 new teachers this year. Here is a list of the new…