ASHLAND, OR — We have an encore to our back-to-school series! At Southern Oregon University, there are two music professors who are sharing their passions with the next generation of musicians. This is Terry Longshore’s 24th year at SOU teaching ...
EAGLE POINT, OR — We end our back-to-school series in Eagle Point. Fourth grade teacher Julie Bidwell just started her 35th year as an educator; 30 of those years have been at Shady Cove School. “It feels great, lots of ...
MEDFORD, OR — Continuing our back-to-school series, we’re putting the spotlight on the assistant principal and athletic director at North Medford High School, who’s using his roles in academics and athletics to put students in the best situation. For Pieter Voskes, ...
GRANTS PASS, OR — Continuing our back-to-school series, we’re heading over to Parkside Elementary School in Grants Pass. Fifth-grade teacher Mr. Shawn Smith just started his 16th year as an educator, all at Parkside Elementary. “Sixteen, I’m the old guy ...
Phoenix, OR — Since it’s after Labor Day and everyone in the area is back in school, we’re dropping by local schools to highlight people making a difference in students’ lives. In part one of our back-to-school series, we caught ...
NBC5 is partnering with Providence Health & Services to help create healthy communities, together. In this week’s Providence Minute, Dr. Rebecca Mueller, Pediatrician at Providence Eagle Point explains how we can help our kids with back-to-school anxiety. Sponsored by Providence ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Coldwell Banker Pro West in Medford is hosting its second Back-to-School Supply Drive. The real estate company is partnering with the Medford School District to get school supplies into the hands of kids in need. Organizers said ...
In this Mental Health Minute, Tawnya Soltis, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Options for Southern Oregon, talks about the stress that can accompany Back-To-School time. She shares some strategies to help children and caregivers make the transition. For additional resources: ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District and Jackson Care Connect are partnering to host a inaugural Healthy Start Block Party on Wednesday. The block party at Jackson Elementary School will focus on both health and having fun. There will ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Back to school shopping is in full swing and one local company is helping families by giving away free backpacks. Long’s Heating and Air Conditioning planned to give out a 1,100 backpacks. The company created the event ...