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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its second annual Ready, Set, Innovate event. The Oct. 27 event brought together nearly 120 junior high, high school, and college students, along with mentors and volunteers, to foster innovative and entrepreneurial thinking in the local community.
Read MoreKLAMATH BASIN - Hundreds of high school seniors throughout the Basin were honored this weekend as eleven high schools held commencement ceremonies to celebrate.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Even a cloud burst couldn’t dampen the smiles of the nearly 700 graduating high school seniors parading down Main Street today for the eighth annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation.
Read MoreSince 1981, Basin Transit Service (BTS) has provided over 12.6 million rides to a wide range of individuals of diverse populations through safe, efficient, and accessible public transportation - enhancing the community’s livability within the district it proudly serves.
Read MoreWASHINGTON - On Wednesday, C-SPAN announced that students at Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon are honorable mention prize winners in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Drums for music education. Books for literacy support. A character program for conflict resolution. This month, the Pelican Education Foundation (PEF) awarded more than $5,000 for these and other classroom supports to Klamath Falls City School educators, as well as $9,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Klamath Union High School.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On June 2, 2022, the Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation Parade and Party in the Park returned to live and in-person in downtown Klamath Falls. Over 500 graduating high school seniors donned their caps and gowns to parade down Main Street, then joined together in Veterans Park for the largest graduation celebration on the West Coast.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, graduating high school students from Bonanza, Chiloquin, Eagle Ridge, Falcon Heights Academy, Gilchrist, Henley, Klamath Union, Lost River, and Mazama walked down Main Street in Klamath Falls as part of the Graduation Sensation. An event organized by Klamath Promise.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - For the 3rd consecutive year, Klamath Union DECA has been honored with the distinction of “DECA Chapter of the Year” at the 2022 Oregon DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC). In addition to the victory, several members of Klamath Union DECA have now qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Ga in April.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Dressed professionally and feeling confident, emerging leaders from various high schools in Southern Oregon competed in the District III DECA competition held at Oregon Tech. This event featured DECA role plays on a given business situation judged by volunteer judges from all around the town of Klamath Falls and a multiple-choice test.
Read MoreStudent Bailyn Amos and Klamath Union High School have been recognized as one of the best yearbook creators in a contest set by TreeRing. This exciting announcement comes in light of National Yearbook Week (Oct. 3-9).
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - As local high school seniors prepare for upcoming graduation ceremonies, Klamath County Rotary members are awarding scholarships to deserving recipients across the Basin.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Graduation season is here. It is no secret that the Class of 2021 has had a rough time the last couple of years on their way to receive their diplomas. However, with everything going on, administrations across the Basin have worked tirelessly to produce as much of a normal graduation ceremony as allowable.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath Health Partnership and Klamath Union High School will host a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine event targeting 16-, 17-, and 18-year-olds on Saturday, May 8. The event will take place at the Klamath Union Courtyard from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will include free food, drinks, music, and prizes.
Read MoreKlamath Union DECA wins the Oregon DECA Chapter of the Year. Below are the results from the Virtual State DECA competition. 9 of 11 KU students placed top 8 overall, all 11 earned recognition.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Dr. Hillyer will retire after, completing 11 years with Klamath Falls City Schools providing a consistent vision that has resulted in many positive impacts. He laid the groundwork by setting clear direction and tone while elevating the importance of academic achievement.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In a message to parents, students, and staff, Klamath Falls City School Superintendent, Dr. Paul Hillyer announced that students will begin the 2020-21 school year online during the first 6-week grading period.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore - Classrooms are dark, but community care for students burns bright. That is the message of “Be The Light,” a movement that is lighting up athletic stadiums across the country, including at high schools in Klamath County’s two school districts.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – As school districts prepare thousands of grab-and-go meals for students learning at home, packaged foods and even plastic snack bags are becoming scarce.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Union High School’s DECA business club was named DECA Chapter of the Year at statewide competition in Portland Feb. 23-25. It was the ninth time since 2000 that KU’s chapter has won this top honor. Three students also qualified to compete at DECA’s international conference in Nashville (now canceled due to COVID-19 concerns).
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