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Tualatin Valley Academy’s handbell choir is proving to be an impactful program for students. While the school was once renowned for its handbell ensemble, Ring of Fire, the instruments had fallen into disuse until 2016 when Michael Blackburn, Ring of Fire alumnus, stepped up to direct. The program started small with nine students but has since [...]
Tualatin Valley Academy’s handbell choir is proving to be an impactful program for students. While the school was once renowned for its handbell ensemble, Ring of Fire, the instruments had fallen into disuse until 2016 when Michael Blackburn, Ring of Fire alumnus, stepped up to direct. The program started small with nine students but has since [...]
Though schools in Montana are small, their learning has a big impact. Following are some samples of unique educational experiences, two of which are written by students. TCAS Keeps Water Clean On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, my class from Trout Creek Adventist School went to the Cabinet Gorge Kokanee hatchery. Some students in my class read [...]
Grants Pass Adventist School is now licensed by Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care to operate a childcare facility for ages 4 and 5. “This is such a blessing,” said Jasmine Rodriguez, pre-K/kindergarten teacher, “because the young ones can feel included in a full day of learning." "They can now be on campus for [...]
Most Christians have never completely read their Bible. Many start, but then get overwhelmed. Follow this Bible reading plan to read the entire Bible in one year. Feb. 1: Exod. 7–9Feb. 2: Exod. 10–12 Feb. 4: Exod. 19–21Feb. 5: Exod. 22–24Feb. 6: Exod. 25–27Feb. 7: Exod. 28–29Feb. 8 Exod. 30–32Feb. 9: Exod. 33–38 Feb. 11: Exod. 39–40Feb. 12: Lev. 1–4Feb. 13: Lev. 5–7Feb. 14: Lev. [...]
Walla Walla University’s board of trustees has announced the establishment of a 13-member presidential search committee to immediately begin the work of naming the institution’s 24th president, following the announcement that John McVay, current president, will retire at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year. The search committee’s members represent the university’s key stakeholder groups, [...]
Walla Walla University School of Nursing received a $105,231 grant from Washington Student Achievement Council to upgrade nursing simulation labs on the Portland campus. This is the third significant grant awarded to the School of Nursing in the past year, continuing to support high-level nursing education at WWU. This grant will provide funds to modernize [...]
Each summer, many young lives are touched and changed for eternity at summer camps. Summer 2023 was no exception. Sunset Lake Camp was the host location for Camp 4 Deaf Youth in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, only one Deaf girl, Shakira, came to camp. Counselors were thrilled to see her life change when she [...]
Countryside Christian School joined a community parade at Christmastime for the first time to raise local awareness of the school in Veneta, Oregon. The school entered the Veneta Annual Light Parade with a float built by school supporters and son-father team, Wayne and Archie Walter. With much of the school sick during the float building [...]
Praise music is an integral part of weekly chapels at Boise Valley Adventist School. Each week the music draws attention to God and His glory. Through praise music, students are introduced to a specific genre of music where they can connect with God, express their love for Him and learn about the Bible. Tomm Lemon, [...]
