Hermiston School District highlights parent webinars, immunization notice and unified basketball
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Summary
Assistant Superintendent Jake Bacon reported to the council on district events: an Education Foundation crab feed on Feb. 1, parent guidance webinars Jan. 22 and Jan. 30, immunization exclusion day Feb. 19, and the launch of the school's unified basketball program.
Hermiston — Assistant Superintendent Jake Bacon addressed the City Council Jan. 13 with a brief update on school-district events and family resources, including adult education/webinar dates, immunization timelines and a new unified basketball program.
Key points from the presentation
- Events and outreach: Bacon mentioned the Hermiston Education Foundation’s crab feed set for Feb. 1, tickets available at the district office; parent-guidance webinars are scheduled for Jan. 22 and Jan. 30 at 6 p.m., with topics including school avoidance and strategies to help students succeed.
- Immunization exclusion day: Bacon corrected an earlier misspoken date and confirmed immunization exclusion day is Feb. 19; staff said the district will ramp up communications to families to ensure children meet state requirements.
- Weather/delays: The district uses ParentSquare and its website/social media to post delay or closure notices, with staff checking roads and communicating through district channels.
- Unified basketball: Bacon described the district’s first home unified basketball game—an inclusive program for students with physical or other challenges—and councilors and community members praised the event’s turnout and spirit.
The presentation was informational; no council action was required.