Second grade student reaches goal of reading one million words
A second-grade student at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Healdsburg has given new meaning to the term “bookworm.”
Plaza protest, May 31
Around 50 community members gathered at the Cloverdale Plaza on May 31 for a peaceful protest calling attention to the death of George Floyd.
Windsor Middle School’s promotion on wheels
Driving through—Students, staff and community members gathered on the morning of May 29 to celebrate the passage from eighth grade to high school. Social distancing protocols were followed, while celebrating the accomplishment of the students. Video and additional photos are available on the Windsor Middle School Facebook page. Photos Teresa Elward
River shows its treacherous side
River denizens are in mourning over the death of 13-year-old Diego Rivas, who disappeared on Wednesday night, May 27, while swimming in the river. Rivas was last seen swimming in the river at 10:30 p.m. in the area of Canyon 1 Road in Rio Nido.
County issues joint statement from sheriff and supervisors
Last week in an open letter to Sonoma County residents, published on Facebook, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick announced that his department would no longer enforce the county’s shelter-in-place order.
Special challenges of special education students under quarantine
The sudden shift to remote learning has pushed Sonoma County’s 40 school districts into unchartered territory, testing already-strained resources. For its nearly 400 special education students, the transition has been especially tough, and the stakes could not be higher, as districts plan for summer and fall sessions.
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Healdsburg High School releases guidelines for drive-thru graduation
This morning, Healdsburg High School released new details and guidelines for their drive-thru graduation ceremony set for June 5, and while this is a celebration, there will be strict rules in place, such as wearing a mask at all times and only having one car per family in attendance.
High schools plan pandemic-proof graduations
How do you hold a mass event like a graduation at a time when mass events are forbidden? Very, very carefully, it turns out.
