News Releases
2001–2002 School Year

Elementary Summer School (grades K-5)
Principal: Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo
Location: Alice Birney Elementary School, 717 South Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501, 441-2495
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)
Dates: July 1 through July 31 (no school on July 4 and 5)

Middle School Summer School (grades 6-8)
Principal: Lee Ann Lanning
Location: Winship Middle School, 2500 Cypress Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503, 441-2487
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Dates: July 1 through July 31 (no school on July 4 and 5)

High School Summer School (grades 9-12)
Principal: Bob Steffen
Location: Eureka High School, 1915 J Street, Eureka, CA 95501, 441-2508
Times: Period 1 - 8 to 11 a.m.
Lunch - 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Period 2 - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dates: July 1 through July 30 (no school on July 4 and 5)

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 19, 2002

Eureka elementary readers help their schools gain $5,000 state award

EUREKA— Between October and April, Eureka elementary students at five schools read well over 2.7 million pages to qualify their school for the Governor’s Reading Award. On June 18, The Secretary of Education’s office announced the $5,000 award will be given to Grant Elementary School (442,576 pages), Lafayette Elementary School (1,031,878 pages), Lincoln Elementary School (539,250 pages) and Washington Elementary School (741,207 pages). In Humboldt County, 17 schools received the reading award and up to 800 schools statewide could qualify. This is the third year of the Governor’s Reading Award program.

Eureka school librarians have encouraged students and parents to create a good reading environment at home and the importance of reading 15-20 minutes every day in a quiet area with no distractions.

For more information visit www.ose.ca.gov/ose_programs/reading/index.html or contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 10, 2002

Eureka City Schools’ graduation dates and times

Eureka Adult School – Tuesday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Jacob’s lawn, Jacob’s Education Center, 674 Allard Avenue, Eureka.

Zoe Barnum High School – Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Jacob’s cafeteria, Jacob’s Education Center, 674 Allard Avenue, Eureka.

Zane Middle School – Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Albee Stadium, Eureka High School.

Winship Middle School – Thursday, June 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Albee Stadium, Eureka High School.

Humboldt Bay High School – Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
Warfinger Building, Eureka.

Eureka High School – Friday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Albee Stadium, Eureka High School.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 6, 2002

Governing Board approves Measures S and T Citizens’ Oversight Committee

EUREKA— At its regular board meeting on June 5, the Governing Board of Eureka City Schools approved nine community members to the district’s Measures S and T Citizens’ Oversight Committee. All committee members were interviewed by the Board at its May 29 special workshop meeting. School bond measures S and T were approved by Eureka voters on March 5 and will provide $43 million to address every school’s critical facility needs. The measures fell under the provisions of Proposition 39 which requires the district to appoint a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to ensure funds are only spent on repairs and new construction.

The Citizens Oversight Committee members are: Liana Simpson, representing a business organization located within the school district; Larona Farnum, representing a senior citizens’ organization; Albert “Fred” Nelson, representing a taxpayers’ organization; Susan Seaman and Kurt Kramer, one of which is active in a parent-teacher organization and representing parents of students enrolled in the district’s elementary schools; Bob Marino and Melinda Ciarabellini, one of which is active in a parent-teacher organization and representing parents of students enrolled in the district’s middle or high schools; and Marge Custis and Ken Skaggs representing the community at large with an interest in education.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 4, 2002

Eureka City Schools and Lawrence Hall of Science Celebration June 6

EUREKA— Eureka City Schools and the University of California’s Lawrence Hall of Science invite students and families to explore hands-on ocean learning activities during a celebration at Eureka’s Wharfinger Building on Thursday, June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature ocean songs, information tables, and ocean-theme refreshments. The public and media is invited to attend.

Eureka City Schools commitment to improving elementary science education was a factor in receiving a $600,000 grant from University of California’s Lawrence Hall of Science for its Families and Schools Project in Northern California. The three-year project, under the direction of Washington Elementary School science teacher Jeff Self, will focus on a month-long ocean immersion program taught by integrating science concepts through all subjects at Grant, Lincoln, Washington, and Worthington schools. Each school will celebrate their Ocean Immersion Month with classroom projects, field studies, community speakers, school-wide science celebrations, special reading and writing lessons, cross-age tutoring, fine arts displays and presentations from the Lawrence Hall of Science staff.

The Wharfinger Building is located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka. For more information contact Jeff Self at 441-2547 or selfj@eurekacityschools.org.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 4, 2002

Winship Hosts a Medieval/Renaissance Festival on June 7

EUREKA— Designing a coat of arms and the quest for the Holy Grail, are just some of the fun activities planned during Winship Middle School’s Medieval/Renaissance Festival planned for Friday, June 7 from 8:40 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The media is encouraged to visit Winship Middle School. Please check in at the office for a complete schedule.

Morning activities, from 8:40 to 11:35 a.m., include stain glass making, creating illuminated letters, designing a coat of arms and crafting medieval hats incorporating feathers and flowers. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., after assembling on the River Thames, students will split up into teams and search for the Holy Grail. After checking in at The Castle, student teams will then begin their quest by completing tasks such as “How Many Alligators in the Moat?”, solving riddles, catapulting objects, and finally receiving a clue to find the Grail.

Students will move to the Faire Grounds for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 and enjoy the play St. George and the Dragon as well as juggling and stilt walking.

Afternoon activities, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., include six different Maypoles and a tug-of-war.

Winship Middle School is located at 2500 Cypress Avenue. For more information contact the school at 441-2487.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 3, 2002

Eureka High students present outstanding projects during Academic Fair

EUREKA— For two days, the Eureka High School campus will be transformed into an exhibit hall as the school and its students host a special Academic Fair on June 4 and 5. The goal of the Academic Fair is to celebrate the many positive classroom achievements of Eureka High students. Over 600 students, individually and in groups, have entered their best work in the Academic Fair. A panel of judges will evaluate student work and award prizes for excellence.

In addition, the school will host its annual Career Fair in the gym and cafeteria on June 5 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. featuring over 67 community businesses and agencies. Students will gain insight into their career fields and engage in conversations relating to the skills, training and education necessary to become competitive applicants.

The media is encouraged to attend.

The Academic Fair will include student work in the following categories:

Gym: Industrial education, health, HealthPath, science and visual arts
Cafeteria: NJROTC, social science exhibits, service-learning exhibits
Library: English, social science essays, world language
EAST lab: Service-learning projects, high-end animation
Marshall media lab: Film and media presentations
PC lab: PowerPoint displays and Web pages
Room M114 (main building): C++ projects
Auditorium: Performing arts
Agriculture complex: Agriculture

For more information contact Eureka High School at 441-2508. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

June 3, 2002

Zane students and senior pen pals celebrate friendship with a tea party

EUREKA— Sixth-grade students at Zane Middle School have been writing to local senior pen pals since last fall. The students are participating in a letter writing program with seniors from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). For the seniors the program is a chance to see their pen pal's letter-writing and handwriting skills improve over the school year. For the students the program is an opportunity to make a new friend and share stories and thoughts through writing letters. At Zane, 50 students from Garett Montana and Kathy Dimick’s classes have been paired with 50 senior volunteers.

A celebration of the year-long project is planned for Friday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the gym at Zane Middle School. Teachers Kathy Dimick and Garett Montana’s students will be hosting a tea party for their senior pen pals.

The media is encouraged to attend.

According to Gail Gai, placement coordinator for RSVP and the Volunteer Center of the Redwoods (VCOR), "This program is good exposure for older adults. They get a chance to hear what is going on in kid's lives; their challenges and achievements. Both students and seniors gain a better understanding of each other."

The RSVP/VCOR pen pal program has been a success county-wide since 1984. "We have over 175 seniors involved in local schools, from Trinidad to Weott," stated Gai.

Zane Middle School is located at 2155 S Street in Eureka. For more information contact principal Catalina Nocon at 441-2470.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

May 6, 2002

Eureka City Schools announces administrative assignments

EUREKA— At its regular meeting on May 1, the Eureka City Schools’ Governing Board approved the following administrative assignments.

Jan Schmidt has been appointed to serve as Assistant Principal for Zane Middle School (50%) and Zane’s Coordinator of Categorical Programs (50%). Schmidt has most recently served at Blue Lake School as co-administrator, program coordinator, teacher, activities director and coach. Schmidt will join the Zane team in July 2002.

Rob Effa has been appointed to serve as Assistant Principal for Zane Middle School (50%). In addition to continuing his teaching duties at the school, Effa will also assume general administrative responsibilities for Zane’s sixth-grade program.

Rick Roberts will join Eureka City Schools as Director of Fiscal Services. Roberts will oversee the district’s fiscal operations including the categorical analyst, the warehouse, duplicating services, purchasing and payroll. Roberts has worked as a public account and as a fiscal analyst and plant accounting manager in the local timber industry.

Debra Jones has been selected as the new Assistant Director of Adult Education. Jones is a counselor at the school and has been with Eureka City Schools since 1985. In addition to managing the Job Market partnership, Jones will oversee Outreach, Adults with Disabilities and the counseling programs as well as coordinating state and federal grants.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Public Service Announcement
For Immediate Release

April 10, 2002

Eureka City Schools considers offering Montessori K-2 at Worthington School

EUREKA— Eureka City Schools is considering offering a Montessori program for kindergarten through second grade students beginning September 2002 at Worthington School. Montessori education offers many benefits for children including setting goals according to developmental readiness, multi-age collaboration, high quality time-tested Montessori learning materials, and project-based learning in an inviting environment. If you are interested in Montessori education for your child and would like to register or learn more about this exciting educational choice please contact Pam Lindstrom at 441-2567 or Terri Vroman 442-6136.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

March 29, 2002

Eureka middle school students qualify for state Geo Bee

EUREKA— Students from Winship and Zane Middle Schools have qualified for the State Geo Bee to be held in Sacramento on April 5. Over 2,000 California schools competed this year. Only the top 100 students qualified and advanced to the state level based on a qualifying test.

State Geo Bee finalist Emma Buschmann will represent Winship Middle School. Zane Middle School eighth-grader Scott Berta also qualified for the State finals. This is the third time in 10 years that Zane has sent a finalist to the State Geo Bee.

One winner from each state will advance to the national competition, which will be held May 21 and 22 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington D.C. The final round of the 2002 National Geographic Bee, featuring Alex Trebek, will air nationally on the National Geographic Channel on May 22, and afterward on public television stations. The first-place winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

March 15, 2002

Eureka High students help organize Relay for Life Dance

EUREKA— On April 27th, from 7:00pm to midnight, the 5th Annual Relay for Life Dance will be held at the Eureka Inn Colonnade Room, featuring Recent Future and the EHS Jazz Combo.

The Relay For Life Dance was started five years ago by the Humboldt Fire District #1 relay team. And is now brought to you by CURE (cancer, understanding, research, and education). A local foundation founded by Talia Matthias. All of the money earned will go to the American Cancer Society, to help in the fight against cancer. Every year it gets larger and this year the Eureka Inn was gracious enough to donate the Colonnade Room, as well as the lobby. Recent Future will be donating their incredible talent. And for the first time the Eureka High Jazz Combo will be getting down in the lobby.

Local companies and businesses have generously donated great gifts for our Dutch Raffle. If any businesses would like to donate too they can call Talia Matthias at 476-1632, or 442-8609.

The Dance is also in conjunction with the Rhododendron Parade, and more information about the dance can be found in their flyers as well. The Relay For Life Dance will be a night of great music and great fun for a great cause.

Tickets will be $10 each, and are tax deductible. People can purchase these tickets at…Sherwood Forest Nursery 2623 Harris St., Humboldt Fire District #1 3455 Harris St., Red Cross Pharmacy 525 5th St., and American Cancer Society 2942 F St.

For any question or concerns you can call Talia Matthias at the EHS East Lab at 476-1632, or at 442-8609. Please come and Join us in dancing for a cure!

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

March 8, 2002

Fifth-graders and their teachers learn at Eureka High’s Care Fair

EUREKA— On Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, Eureka High School’s Project Serve and School-to-Career programs and RCAA’s Cesar Chavez Healthy Community Project are hosting the Care Fair. The Care Fair will be held inside and outside Eureka High’s cafeteria.

The Care Fair will provide information to Eureka City Schools’ fifth-grade students and teachers to assist them in building healthy communities through emergency preparation. Service agencies will be there answering questions and providing demonstrations on disaster prevention, intervention, and crisis management. Eureka Fire Department, U.S. Coast guard, Red Cross, City Ambulance and other agencies will explain to fifth-graders how they have the power to help protect and make positive change in the lives of families and neighbors.

At the same time, The Care Fair will offer valuable information to teachers. In the spirit of Cesar Chavez, local agencies will offer assistance to those interested in doing service-learning projects with their students. Teachers will have the opportunity to meet people involved in human services and develop ideas for service-learning projects that connect with their curriculum.

For more information contact Eureka High School’s Special Projects office at 441-2471. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

February 6, 2002

Eureka community leaders go back to school during Principal for a Day

For one day, 12 Eureka business and community leaders will go back to school as a “Principal for a Day” and learn firsthand about the challenges and the achievements in Eureka City Schools. Principal for a Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is a partnership with the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce.

The media is encouraged to attend any of the participating school sites on Tuesday, February 12.

During their day on campus, the new school administrators will participate in a variety of tasks as they jobshadow the school’s principal. Principal for a Day activities might include learning about school technology, facilities management, partnership opportunities, school–to–career, curriculum, service-learning, accountability measures, and classroom observations.

Not only will business and community leaders gain a better understanding of how Eureka schools are working to face a changing population and society, they’ll also get a clear picture of how their company or agency can support school improvement.

“Principal for a Day is a call to Eureka’s business and community leaders to get involved at the point of change in our schools,” said Jim Scott, superintendent of Eureka City Schools. “By engaging our Principals for a Day in public education, we hope to mobilize the expertise and resources of our community, build lasting partnerships, and make our schools better.”

Among the local business and community leaders participating in Principal for a Day are:

Marge Custis, community member, at Alice Birney Elementary , 717 South Street, 441-2495;

Ken Skaggs, business consultant, at Grant Elementary, 3901 G Street, 441-2552;

Amanda Tobin, KEET-TV director of community relations, at Jefferson Elementary, 1000 J Street, 441-2493;

Charlotte McDonald, executive director Eureka Maintreet, at Lafayette Elementary, 3100 Park Street, 441-2482;

Fred Dutton, community member, at Lincoln Elementary School, 216 West Harris, 441-2446.

Sue Goss, executive director Discovery Museum, at Washington Elementary, 3322 Dolbeer Street, 441-2547;

Jackie Deuschle, public affairs manager Simpson Timber, at Winship Junior High, 2500 Cypress Avenue, 441-2487;

Connie Rux, editor Times-Standard, at Zane Junior High, 2155 S Street, 441-2470;

Leslie Lollich, general manager KAEF-TV, at Eureka High School, 1915 J Street, 476-4800;

Mary Beth Wolford, executive director Senior Resource Center, at Eureka High School

Melissa Green, director of student development College of the Redwoods, at Humboldt Bay High School, 2100 J Street, 441-2549

Mike Dominick, owner Coastal Business Systems, at Zoe Barnum High School, 674 Allard Avenue, 441-2467

All Eureka City elementary and secondary schools have ongoing educational partnerships with local business and community groups. For additional information regarding Principal for a Day 2002 contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

December 10, 2001

Eureka High students unveil schoolwide composting program

EUREKA— Students at Eureka High have been busy mulching school garbage and learning the fine art of composting. The students and science teacher Robert Childs will show off their efforts on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:45 p.m. near the parking lot next to the auto shop building off Del Norte Street. The media is invited to attend.

According to Childs, “As part of a larger unit on waste management, the Environmental Field Biology class at Eureka High collected and sorted through the recycling and trash containers at the high school. Much of what they found in the trash containers (56%) probably belonged there (given the non-recyclable nature of snack packages), but the rest was found to be recyclable (33%) or compostable (11%).”

As a result of the study, a number of students got very interested in turning the food scraps from the students and teachers meals into usable compost. Childs notes, “It bothered them that something of value would be shipped to Oregon to be buried in a landfill, using up both valuable landfill space and gasoline for the shipping. They then undertook a feasibility study and looked into city ordinances that might affect the project. They talked to the principal, custodial and kitchen staffs, invited a guest speaker to talk to us on the topic, visited his home and gardens, and researched the subject on the Internet.”

When it seemed clear that it would work on at least some level, the students bought containers and made presentations in many of their classes to educate students and staff on what they were doing. The class knew that getting the 2,000 people who spend their days at Eureka High to change their behavior with trash would be a tough sell, so they worked hard on the education angle. For the past 3 weeks the group has been doing a sort of pilot project using a small composting bin. Now that the bugs are worked out, they’re ready to move into the large, 4’ x 4’ steel composting bin donated to the project by Leon’s Mufflers.

Childs is pleased with the results. “Both staff and students have been very supportive. It amazes everyone to find out that all of the city’s trash gets shipped all the way to Oregon, and they’re willing to contribute to the project because, as one student said to me, it just makes sense.”

For more information contact Robert Childs at 441-2508.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

November 28, 2001

Eureka Schools’ governing board approves bond resolutions for March election

EUREKA— At its special workshop meeting on Tuesday, November 27, the governing board of Eureka City Schools voted unanimously to approve two resolutions ordering school bond elections to be held concurrent with the state’s primary election on March 5, 2002.

Resolution #01-02-013 calls for a bond election in the Eureka Unified School District to issue $32,515,000 of general obligation bonds to help fund seismic, modernization, and safety improvements at Eureka City Schools’ middle and high schools. The bond would match $11,500,000 in state modernization grants.

Resolution #01-02-014 calls for a bond election in Eureka’s school facilities improvement district number one, the former Eureka Elementary District, to issue $10,585,000 of general obligation bonds to help fund modernization and safety improvements at Eureka’s City Schools’ elementary schools. The bond would match $5,000,000 in state modernization grants.

Copies of the board’s resolutions, tax rate statements, and school site project lists can be found on-line at the district’s Web site at www.eurekacityschools.org or by contacting the district office at 707-441-2400.

School site project lists were compiled after a yearlong process that included extensive input from school staff and community. Under the guidelines of Proposition 39, both bond measures have strict financial accountability measures built in including the formation of a citizen’s oversight committee and yearly audits. Both measures require a 55% majority vote.

Eureka City Schools’ governing board will hold a special meeting on Saturday, December 8 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. to conduct a facilities tour. The tour will begin at the district office, 3200 Walford Avenue. The facilities tour is open to the public.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber, Director of School and Community Relations, at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

November 8, 2001

Winship students recognize Veterans on November 13

EUREKA— Winship Middle School students are planning a schoolwide Veterans Celebration on Tuesday, November 13 from 8:35 to 8:55 a.m. on the school’s circle lawn. Parents and the public are invited to attend.

Students have designed a “Thank You Veterans Wall” featuring paper handprints which include the names of veterans. The Winship band will perform and the Eureka High School’s NJROTC color guard will be present.

Winship Middle School is located at 2500 Cypress Avenue in Eureka. For more information call 441-2487.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

November 5, 2001

Worthington School commemorates Veterans’ Day

EUREKA—Worthington School invites veterans, parents, and community members to attend the fifth annual commemoration of Veterans’ Day this Friday, November 9. The ceremony will begin at 8:10 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria and last approximately 25 minutes. Veterans from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and the Marine Corps are encouraged to attend.

The media is encouraged to attend this moving tribute.

The presentation will honor veterans for their military service with songs, poems, and performances.

Worthington School is located at 3400 Erie St., Eureka, off of Myrtle Avenue. For more information about the Veterans’ Day celebration contact Worthington teacher, Ilah Breen at 441-2567.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

November 2, 2001

Reception for new national FFA president and former EHS student Dane White

EUREKA— The public is invited to a reception honoring former Eureka High School student Dane White. White was recently selected as the 2001-2002 president of the national Future Farmers of America (FFA). This tremendous accomplishment will be celebrated at a reception on Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Eureka High School cafeteria.

White was one of six individuals chosen for a national officer position out of a field of 41 candidates. The 20-year-old College of the Redwoods freshman will be representing 457,000 FFA members from throughout the United States for the next year. He is the first California president since 1982 and Eureka FFA’s first national officer.

White will spend a year traveling the United States and the world as a premier representative of agricultural education and FFA, and meet with top executives throughout the agricultural industry. In addition, he will meet thousands of his peers in FFA chapters throughout the country, sharing their needs and ideas with the national FFA organization.

As a Eureka FFA member, White participated in two different supervised agricultural experience programs (SAEs). An SAE is a work-based learning experience conducted by a student outside of the classroom for academic credit and overseen by an agriculture teacher or FFA advisor. White’s SAEs included dairy cattle production and dairy work experience.

The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. For more information, call Eureka High School agriculture teachers Sandy Lofvald or Jim Smith, at 441-2545.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

November 1, 2001

Eureka High School announces five AP Scholars

EUREKA—Five students at Eureka High School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Examinations. Only about 13 percent of the more than 840,000 students in 13,680 schools who took AP Examinations in May 2001 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition.

Students take AP Examinations in May after completing challenging college-level courses at their high schools. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semester-long courses and exams).

At Eureka High School two students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are Mary Carter and Matthew Tout.

Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Stephanie McLaughlin and Matthew Turner.

One student qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This student is Miranda Galindo.

Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on the AP Exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. There are 35 AP Exams offered in 19 subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions except for the Studio Art exam which evaluates students’ original artwork.

The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association dedicated to preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 3,900 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves over three million students and their parents, 22,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges, through major programs and services in college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT™, the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®), and Pacesetter®. The College Board is committed to the principles of equity and excellence, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 31, 2001

Eureka High School recognizes Yellow Ribbon Week

EUREKA— Students at Eureka High School will be recognizing Yellow Ribbon Week, November 5 through 9. Yellow Ribbon Week is a nationwide program for the prevention of youth suicide.

Eureka High students will be handing out yellow ribbon cards in all classes on Tuesday November 6. The cards empower youth, giving them permission and a way to ask for help. Those receiving the card get instructions on what to do, and help youth when they are faced with this life-threatening situation.

According to the Eureka High School counseling office, suicide is the second cause of teen death and is the fastest growing killer in America. Suicide victims are not trying to end their life… they are trying to end their pain.

Local numbers to call for help include Humboldt County Mental Health at 445-7715; Youth Service Bureau hotline at 444-CARE; also a national suicide hotline at 1-888-suicide and a 24-hour hotline at 1-888-784-2433.

Yellow Ribbon Week brochures and cards are available at the Eureka High School counseling office. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. For more information contact Delores Haskamp, student services guidance technician, at 476-1624.

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Public Service Announcement
For Immediate Release

October 30, 2001

Grant School looking for pictures for 50th birthday party

EUREKA— Grant Elementary School in Eureka is asking former students and staff to provide old school photos for their 50th birthday presentation slide show. Photos can be dropped off at Grant’s office to be scanned, and all photos will be returned safe and sound.

Grant’s 50th birthday celebration will be held on Thursday, November 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The school is hoping to gather as many current and former students, teachers, PTA officials, and administrators to honor and remember their time at Grant. Student performances, guest speakers, and refreshments will be enjoyed.

Grant Elementary School is located at 3901 G Street. For more information contact Kevin O’Brien, Grant principal, at 441-2552.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 29, 2001

Cox Cable to run Zane student-produced videos

EUREKA— Cox Cable Public Access Channel 10 will present student-produced videos from Zane Middle School during the month of November. The students wrote, storyboarded, videotaped, and produced the videos in teacher Margot Genger’s video production class.

U.S. Congress 2000 is a 30-minute video featuring Zane teacher Andrea Tarantino’s eighth-grade U.S. History class. The classroom students studied how Congress works. They determined a budget, researched topics of interest, wrote bills, presented them to the House of Representatives and Senate, answered questions, and voted on whether to enact their bills into law. U.S. Congress 2000 provides a unique look at how eighth-grade students study U.S. History.

Faces of Zane 2000 is a 43-minute student-produced video that includes segments of core and elective classes. The video also features lots of student faces at break, at dances, and during after-school sports. Every video production student’s work is presented.

Time Schedule: Cox Cable Public Access Channel 10
Wednesday, November 7

@7 p.m. U.S. Congress 2000
@7:30 p.m. Faces of Zane
Wednesday, November 14
@7 p.m. U.S. Congress 2000
@7:30 p.m. Faces of Zane
Wednesday, November 21
@7 p.m. U.S. Congress 2000
@7:30 p.m. Faces of Zane

For more information contact Margot Genger at 441-2470.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 29, 2001

Eureka City Schools and City of Eureka schedule J Street neighborhood meeting

EUREKA—Officials from the City of Eureka and Eureka City Schools will host a neighborhood meeting to provide follow-up discussion on the temporary closure of J Street between Humboldt and Trinity Streets. This section of J Street is temporarily closed between 8:15 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. when Eureka High School is in session.

The neighborhood meeting will be held in the Eureka High School cafeteria on Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend..

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber, ECS director of school and community relations, at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 25, 2001

Washington students run to raise funds for new playground

EUREKA— Ready, set, run! Kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Washington Elementary School will participate in the school’s bi-annual Roadrunner Run on Friday, October 26 from 9:50 to 12:30 p.m. on school’s field. The students and their families have been busy gathering community pledges to raise funds for new playground equipment.

The media is invited to attend Washington School’s Roadrunner Run.

New state standards require Washington to make $40,000 worth of changes to existing playground equipment. The school will need to install thicker safety mats around current playground equipment. Washington must also replace their wooden play structure with one that is in compliance with state safety requirements.

For more information contact Washington principal Paul Gossard at 441-2547.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 19, 2001

Zane science students compete in Young Inventor’s Challenge

EUREKA— What do Swippers, Book-Orb 3000, and Rock-n-pok in a sock have in common? They are just a few of the creative inventions that made it to the final round of Zane Middle School’s Young Inventor’s Challenge. The competition included all 8th-grade science students at the middle school. The finals are scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, starting at 1 p.m. until 2 to 2:30 p.m, in Zane’s library.

The media is encouraged to attend. Please check in at school’s office.

Some of the student inventions that were selected for Tuesday’s finals include: Swippers, an eyeglass windshield wiper; Aroma Air, an air freshener/air filter all-in-one; Stir Master, an electronic universal mixing machine; Rock-n-pok in a sock, a pocketed pair of socks to hold your money; and Book-Orb 3000, an ingenious self-illuminating/bookmark all-in-one.

Preliminary competition rounds were held on October 18 and 19 with each 8th-grade student presenting an invention of their own. The top 10 inventions from these preliminary rounds were selected to compete in the final round. The finals will be judged by local professionals including Neal Carnam, Winzler and Kelly engineer; Martha Jain, an Arcata architect; Michael Hollrigel, from Oscar Larson and Associates; Sue Goss, director of Eureka’s Discovery Museum; Duane Flatmo, local artist; and Sue Freeman, former science teacher and Zane’s assistant principal. The top three inventions will win awards.

For more information contact Zane science teacher Rob Effa at 441-2470 or effar@eurekacityschools.org

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 19, 2001

Eureka High students present school board candidates’ forum

EUREKA—Stacy Frank and Ramsey Barnette, students in Eureka High School teacher Ron Perry’s “Seeking Solutions EAST” class are learning firsthand about local politics. With guidance from the League of Women Voters, EAST (Environmental And Spatial Technology) classes will produce a candidates’ forum featuring Eureka school board candidates.

The forum will feature John Fullerton and Cai Williams, two candidates for Eureka City Schools board member first ward. The forum is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, October 30 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Eureka High School’s auditorium.

The media is encouraged to attend the candidates’ forums.

Student's will be trained to take on the responsibilities of timekeeper, moderator, usher, and sorting through questions from students. The candidates’ forums will follow strict guidelines set by the League of Women Voters.

Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street. For more information contact Stacy Frank or Ramsey Barnette at 476-1632.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 12, 2001

Eureka City Schools offers opportunity to shape district’s future

EUREKA— Eureka City Schools will hold a series of community forums to gather ideas to be used in developing the district’s new five-year strategic plan. The district’s current strategic plan was developed with school and community input in 1995. Eureka City Schools’ strategic plan guides the district in many areas, including decisions on student learning, school environment, programs, and budget. Over the past five years, each of Eureka City Schools has also developed site-based strategic plans with input from school and community.

Participants in small groups will be asked to discuss important educational issues including:.

What do children need to know and be able to do to participate, contribute, and lead in our diverse society?
Strategies for communication and parent involvement.
What are the essential skills we should stress in our schools?
Strengths and weaknesses of the educational program and areas for improvement.
If you could redesign the district any way you want, what is the biggest change you would make?

Each forum will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and open to the public. Childcare will be available at Lincoln Elementary School and Winship Middle School.

The community forums will be held:

Wednesday, October 24 - Eureka High School cafeteria, 1915 J Street
Thursday, October 25 - Lincoln Elementary School library, 216 West Harris
Tuesday, October 30 - Winship Middle School library, 2500 Cypress Avenue

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 9. 2001

Lincoln teachers awarded $102,300 in California performance incentive money

EUREKA— Teachers and certificated staff at Lincoln Elementary School in Eureka have good reason to be happy this week. Each of the 24 certificated staff members will receive up to $5,000 in Certificated Staff Performance Incentive bonus money based on their strong effort to raise students’ test scores.

Teachers and former principal Pam Lindstrom will hold an informal press conference in Lincoln’s library to discuss the performance incentive money on Wednesday, October 10 at 12:30 p.m. The media is invited to attend.

The Certificated Staff Performance Incentive Act provides $100 million for $5,000 to $25,000 bonuses to certificated staff at 304 of California's most improved elementary, middle, and high schools ranked in deciles 1 through 5 on the Academic Performance Index (API).

To be considered for the award program, low performing schools must have made academic improvement over two years, showing double gains in the school’s API growth target in the second year. Schools meeting the minimum criteria were ranked, and those with the greatest gain received the highest awards. Approximately 11,000 school staff in positions requiring certification by the state Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including teachers, principals and vice principals, school counselors, nurses, librarians, and computer technology specialists will receive these first-ever incentives. The top level $25,000 awards will go to 1,056 individual certificated staff at most improved schools and bonuses of $10,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to nearly 11,000 certificated employees.

Lincoln and Toddy Thomas Elementary were the only two Humboldt County schools eligible for the Certificated Staff Performance Incentive program.

For more information contact Bob Munther, assistant superintendent, at 441-3363. Lincoln Elementary School is located at 216 West Harris Street in Eureka.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 8, 2001

Winship science students help local azalea reserves flourish

EUREKA— Thanks to a new $2,500 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Winship Middle School students will continue planting native azaleas at local reserves. The seventh-grade students in science teacher Rita Orlandini’s class have been involved in the school’s Native Kids and Plants program for the past five years.

John McCrae, Six Rivers Forest Service botanist, will be working with seventh-grade science students at the school’s greenhouse on Wednesday, October 10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The media is encourage to attend.

The students collect the native azalea seeds in the fall, propagate the seeds in the school’s greenhouse, re-pot the seedlings in larger containers when they’re two-years-old, and finally transplant them at local azalea reserves in McKinleyville and Stagecoach Hill near Orick.

Winship’s Kids and Native Plants program is a partnership with the Native Plant Society, California State Parks and Recreation, and Six Rivers Forest Service.

By working with local scientists and community organizations in the project, students will be engaged in the service-learning component of Eureka City Schools’ strategic plan.

For more information, contact Rita Orlandini at 441-2487. Winship Middle School is located at 2500 Cypress in Eureka.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 5, 2001

California recognizes Eureka High teacher as outstanding mentor

EUREKA— The bond formed between mentors and students at Eureka High’s Project STEM (Success Through Educational Mentoring) has helped hundreds of students by providing academic support and assistance.

For former Eureka High student Tasha Kahoalii, the bond with her mentor opened up a world of possibilities. “Some people say there are angels living right here on earth. Well, I can say that I have met one,” said Kahoalii.

Kahoalii’s angel is Michelle Hutchins, Eureka High’s digital high school coordinator, art and computer teacher. Hutchins was one of only four mentors selected statewide to receive the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in Academic Volunteer and Mentor Service. Hutchins and Kahoalii will receive the award from California Secretary of Education Kerry Mazzoni at the Third Annual Best Practices in Academic Mentoring Conference in Anaheim on October 19.

Kahoalii described how Hutchins has been more than an academic mentor. “She has been my lifeline through many harsh experiences. She is the most selfless, enthusiastic, creative and loving person I’ve ever known and I can’t thank her enough. She has made me believe that hope does exist and there are people out there willing to show me it.”

Hutchins and Kahoalii were matched four years ago through Project STEM. “At first I wasn’t really sure I could trust somebody I didn’t know,” said Kahoalii. “But once I saw her friendly smile and caring attitude, I felt that little spark of light deep down inside me grow a little bit bigger. I am proud to say that now that spark is a full-on flame. Michelle has given me the inspiration to help others. I plan to become a child psychologist and give children who have faced similar bad circumstances such as I, a chance to experience all the creativity and imagination they deserve.” Tasha is currently a freshman at San Diego State University pursuing a major in psychology.

Funded through a grant from the Academic Volunteer and Mentor Service Program by the Office of the Secretary for Education, STEM is in its sixth year of matching students with caring adults. Mentors and mentees meet weekly through the school year with the goal of seeing students successfully complete their high school education.

For more information contact Kate Martin, Project STEM program coordinator, at 441-0271.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

October 4, 2001

District responds to Winzler flag pole vandalism

EUREKA— It was reported in the Thursday, October 4 edition of the Times-Standard that the flag pole rope at Winzler Children’s Center had been stolen and that the Center would be unable to replace it due to being “low on funds.” Officials at Eureka City Schools want the public to know that district funds are always available to take care of school vandalism. Eureka City Schools maintains a budget to cover instances of school vandalism, theft, and replacement of damaged or lost school equipment. Once the proper vandalism and theft report is submitted to the district, the district’s maintenance department performs the work.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 25, 2001

Students present money collected for Red Cross

EUREKA— Eureka elementary, middle, and high school students have been busy raising money for American Red Cross relief efforts to help the victims and families of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C.

Students representatives from three schools will present a check to local American Red Cross representative Linda Nellist in the Eureka High School main building lobby at 12 noon on Thursday, September 27.

The media is encouraged to attend.

The money was collected through the sale of red, white, and blue ribbons and collection cans placed in Eureka City Schools’ classrooms.

For more information contact Marge Crichton, Special Projects counselor, at 441-0271. Eureka High School is located at 1915 J Street.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 19, 2001

Public warned about Eureka High School baseball calendar scam

EUREKA—The athletic department at Eureka High School is cautioning the public not to support a current telephone solicitation campaign to sell advertising for a Eureka High School baseball calendar. The callers have identified themselves as High School Promotions from Moline, Illinois. Eureka High School’s athletic department does not solicit donations by phone and does not support or endorse the calendar. Eureka High School’s athletic department does not publish any sports calendars of any kind and will not receive any of the proceeds. If you’re not sure about the credibility of this telephone solicitation please call Eureka High School at 441-2508.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 14, 2001

Eureka High students organize Ribbons Across America

EUREKA— In response to the recent terrorist attacks on America, Eureka High School students have organized a week-long fundraiser for victims and their families of the September 11 attacks. “Ribbons Across America” will kick off its campaign on Tuesday, September 18 with a special lunchtime rally at Eureka High School. The gathering is planned for 12:40 to 1:15. Another lunchtime rally to commemorate the conclusion of the fundraiser is planned at Eureka High School for Tuesday, September 25.

The media is encouraged to attend the lunchtime rallies.

Starting Tuesday, September 18, students will be selling ribbons to students, staff, and the community at Winship and Zane Middle Schools, and Eureka High, Humboldt Bay, and Zoe Barnum High Schools. Cans will be placed in classrooms districtwide so that students kindergarten through twelfth-grade can donate to the Red Cross.

The students have also organized “Red, White, and Blue Day” to encourage other students districtwide to wear our nations colors on Tuesday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 25.

For more information contact Marge Crichton, special projects counselor, at 441-0271 or Star Blackburn, Eureka High School student government advisor, at 441-2512.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 11, 2001

Eureka City Schools are in session

EUREKA—All Eureka City Schools are in session today, Tuesday, September 11. Professional staff will be available throughout the day to assist the schools in helping children cope with this extraordinary situation. The district has prepared a communication piece for parents giving them helpful strategies in dealing with their children. This piece will go home with students this afternoon, be available on the district’s Web site at www.eurekacityschools.org., and be faxed/e-mailed to media.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber, 441-2416.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 7, 2001

High school students participate in annual Agency Fair

EUREKA— Students from Eureka High School and Humboldt Bay High School will have an opportunity to learn about a broad range of services provided by local agencies during the school’s annual Agency Fair at the school’s cafeteria on Thursday, September 13 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The media is encouraged to attend.

The Agency Fair gives students an opportunity to learn about different agencies that serve our community. It’s also a time for them to get to know agencies they may work with during their service-learning projects. Eureka High School is a nationally recognized leader in service-learning, connecting students to the community through a variety of innovative programs integrated into class curriculum.

More than 65 agencies will be represented including Adoption Horizon, American Cancer Society, CASA of Humboldt, Community Learning Centers, Food for People, Planned Parenthood, St. Joseph Hospital, the Ink People, Youth Service Bureau and many others.

For more information contact Marge Crichton, Special Projects counselor, at 441-0271.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

September 6, 2001

Eureka High hosts Humboldt/Del Norte College and Career Night 2001

Eureka High School will host the annual Humboldt/Del Norte College and Career Night 2001, presented in collaboration with North Coast School-to-Career Consortium, for all local high school students and their parents on Monday, September 17.

The program features a large college fair in the Jay Willard Gymnasium from 6:30 to 9 p.m. More than fifty college, university, vocational school and armed services representatives will distribute information and answer questions. There will also be a booth on college admission testing, featuring information on the SAT1/SAT2 and the ACT entrance exams.

In addition, the evening’s program includes a schedule of three 30-minute presentations by the University of California system, the California State system, California and Oregon private colleges, and College of the Redwoods’ honors and transfer programs.

A schedule of times and locations for each presentation, plus a listing of the represented schools can be obtained from each local high school’s counseling office.

For more information: Contact Ron Dias, counselor at Eureka High School, 441-2595

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For Immediate Release
August 29, 2001

Eureka City Schools presents Parent Project at Zane

EUREKA—Eureka City Schools is pleased to present the Parent Project, an award-winning class for parents, at Zane Middle School beginning on Tuesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Parent Project is a ten-session class especially designed for parents of strong-willed children who are in middle and high school. Parents will learn to:

prepare your child for a successful school experience in later grades
create a home discipline structure that works without arguments
understand, influence, and motivate your child,
prevent alcohol, drug, and gang involvement,
manage conflicts in your home

The classes build on each other, so attendance at all sessions is important. People will not be allowed to join the class after the second session. The cost, including the Parent Project handbook, is $20 per Eureka City Schools parent/couple.

Zane Middle School is located at 2155 S Street in Eureka. For more information, contact Carole Cox, Zane counselor, at 441-2470.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release

August 23, 2001

J Street neighborhood meeting scheduled

EUREKA—The City of Eureka and Eureka City Schools will host a neighborhood meeting to share information and discuss the temporary closure of J Street between Humboldt and Trinity Streets. The neighborhood meeting will be held in the Eureka High School cafeteria on Wednesday, August 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Officials from the city and the school district will be present to provide detailed information and answer questions regarding the J Street plan. The plan calls for temporary closure of J Street, between Humboldt and Trinity Streets, from 8:15 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. on student school days.

When school is in session, approximately 550 students will be walking across J Street, between Eureka High School’s main campus and the Marshall School building, every 55 minutes.

For more information contact Sheldon J. Reber at 441-2416.

News Releases 2001–2002 School Year

News Releases
2001–2002 School Year