Tag: Tricia Mooney
Hermiston Council Passes Ordinance Addressing Homeless Camps
Many people walking or driving around Hermiston have noticed the increase in the number of homeless people camping in city parks and other public...
Hermiston Students Return to Class
School started Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Hermiston School District with the thrill of the new.
“I’m excited," HSD Superintendent Dr. Tricia Mooney said. "I...
Out With the Old, In With the New: Crowd Celebrates New...
When students return to Hermiston High School next week, they will be greeted by a brand new $13 million annex that officially opened to...
HHS Graduates Look Back on ‘Roller Coaster’ Ride During Ceremony
What a difference four years make.
Around this time in 2020, Hermiston High School freshmen were wrapping up a school year highlighted by the coronavirus...
Girls at HHS in Trouble for Dress Code Violations Far More...
Teachers and administrators at Hermiston High School since the start of the 2021 school year sent 146 out of 1,712 students to the office...
Community Turns Out for Opening of New Rocky Heights Elementary
“It smells new.”
That was the verdict from a young student Tuesday night following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rocky Heights Elementary School.
“Thank you...
Schools Hope to Overcome Staff Shortages with State, Federal Funds
By Alex Baumhardt
School districts in Oregon plan on spending millions of dollars in state and federal funds to pay teachers higher salaries and offer...
Hermiston School District Wins 16th Straight Financial Reporting Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 16th straight award for financial reporting.
The district’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending...
Community Members to Take Part in ‘Hermiston Read-a-Thon’ on March 5
The Friends of the Hermiston Public Library and Altrusa International of Hermiston are promoting literacy and a love of reading with a “Read Across...
Hermiston School District Earns 15th Certificate for Financial Reporting
The Hermiston School District received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 15th times.
The certificate is from the Government Finance Officers Association of...
Community Partners Line Up to Support Transportation Project
Multiple local partners have written letters of support for the Gettman Road/Railway Alternative Transportation Enhancement (GRATE) Project, which would create an alternative route for...
District Officials Break Ground for Two New Elementary Schools
On the day when all Hermiston students returned to in-class instruction, Hermiston School District officials and board members held ground-breaking ceremonies for two new...
Hermiston Community Encouraged to Attend 2nd ‘Rally for Our Students”
Another Rally for Our Students is set to take place in Hermiston on Saturday in an effort to encourage the state to move to...
Hermiston School District Releases Updated Plan for Students’ Return
The Hermiston School District will change its focus in calculating COVID-19 case rates as it plans for more students to return to in-person instruction.
In...
Hermiston School District Graduation Rates Up 9 Percent Over Prior Year
Graduation rates for the Hermiston School District rose by over 9 percent for the 2019-10 school year, according to data released this morning by...
Hermiston School District Awards Bid for New HHS Softball Facility
The Hermiston School District Board of Education accepted the bid of Nelson Construction Corp for the construction on the new Hermiston High School softball...
Hermiston School District Named 2020 Innovative District
The Hermiston School District (HSD) has been named a 2020 Innovative District for making rapid and significant improvements in student outcomes.
The district was selected...
2020 HHS Distinguished Alumnus Worked for Both Clinton, Obama
Victor Vasquez, a 1968 Hermiston High School graduate, has been selected as the 2020 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumnus.
Hermiston School Superintendent Tricia Mooney announced...
Hermiston Chamber Shines Spotlight on Its Most Distinguished Citizens
It was a night of emotions, surprises, standing ovations and, above all, deserving winners at Wednesday night’s 50th Distinguished Service Awards Banquet hosted by...
Mooney Named Top Administrator
Hermiston School Superintendent Dr. Tricia Mooney had been selected by her colleagues as the Administrator of the Year.
When announced to the board, selection committee...