Following two weeks of band camp, high school marching band students at West enjoyed a barbecue with their parents, then performed at the school's football stadium.

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Rules released Wednesday by the Oregon Health Authority say schools and health care employers that don’t verify employee vaccination can be fined up to $500 per day. The mandates cover employees and volunteers who interact with kids in K-12 schools, like teachers, coaches, cafeteria workers and bus drivers, but not school board members.

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The 'Play with Clay' summer camp program, instructed by local teacher Cindy Crosby, allowed students to express their creativity and imaginations through clay sculpting.

The grant, received earlier this month, aims to increase dual enrollment opportunities for underrepresented student groups. 163 McNary High School students participated in the dual enrollment program last year - which the college hopes to improve upon with this grant.

The superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools discussed how the district is responding to the COVID-19 delta variant — and how it’s responding to disagreements over safety protocols.

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The Salem-Keizer School Board cancelled their work session scheduled for August 24 due to safety concerns.

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The superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools discussed how the district is responding to the COVID-19 delta variant — and how it’s responding to disagreements over safety protocols.

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With an influx of youth, the Celtics went through some growing pains during the shortened spring season, finishing with a 2-9-1 record and going winless in league play. But McNary head coach Lauren Brouse believes that the struggles from last season have made her squad more battle-tested.

After going 11-2 during the shortened spring season, the McNary volleyball squad has been itching to get back on the court since April. But according to head coach Crystal DeMello, what the team is most looking forward to is having fans back in the stands for the first time in nearly two years.

Despite graduating their top scorer in Eddie Martinez — who was a first-team all-league selection with nine goals and 11 assists on the year — the Celtics bring back a lot of firepower in the midfield.