Firgrove Elementary School students and staff were recognized at the beginning of the Douglas County SD 4 board meeting. The Firgrove choir, led by Miss Siling, performed three selections and was followed by Katrina Hanson’s principal report, which outlined school highlights and strategies.

Hanson said Firgrove’s attendance improved last year and that the school is implementing Core Knowledge Language Arts, conducting regular intervention review meetings, and expanding its math block to 75 minutes to accommodate small-group instruction. She also noted strong science results using the Amplify Science curriculum and highlighted morning affirmations and student recognition programs.

The board presented multiple student recognitions (elementary through high school) and teacher awards, including crystal apple recognitions for staff. Roseburg High School student leaders also reported on theater productions, upcoming concerts and student activities; the school’s canned food drive had collected 762 items at the time of the meeting.

Representative quote
"We have an amazing community... we are above the state average [in attendance]," Katrina Hanson said, summarizing the school’s positive outcomes.

What happens next
Board members and administrators encouraged continued community involvement and noted upcoming events including winter concerts and intergenerational activities with college partners and local emergency services.