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HERMISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.hermiston.k12.or.us

The Hermiston School District is the largest school district in Eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,000 students, and continues to experience steady growth. It serves students in grades kindergarten through 12, with a broad range of programs from basic skills to vocational opportunities to advanced placement classes. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, and five K-5 elementary schools, all within the city limits.

Support for the school district has been strong from the community! In 2001, voters approved a $39 million building program, which included the construction of a new high school, Desert View Elementary School, and renovations at Highland Hills Elementary School. The voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008, which replaced Armand Larive Middle School (built in 1936), West Park Elementary School (built in 1950), and Sunset Elementary School (built in 1957), as well as allowed for minor improvements to facilities across the district.

The district’s reputation is further enhanced by an extraordinary network of supporting businesses and individuals who continue to invest their time, talents and resources into the education program. Many parents from surrounding communities choose to send their children to Hermiston because of the high-quality, comprehensive education programs it offers. As a result, Hermiston continues to experience a growing student population.

The District employs about 260 teachers, 15 administrators and 175 support staff, making it the 7th largest employer in the city. Serving some 22,000 residents in Hermiston and the surrounding communities; around 35 percent of the total population is of Hispanic origin. The District is proud to offer Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit opportunities, and elective courses including manufacturing and construction technology, performing and fine arts, Spanish, wellness and athletic professional-preparatory courses, and career and technology education courses. The athletic program includes football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, tennis, wrestling, swimming, soccer, and softball, and available activities include award-winning FFA, FCCLA, and DECA organizations, as well as color guard, dance team, marching band, pep band, debate, rally, and vocal music

With great staff members serving the needs of all children with rigorous program choices, high expectations, mutual respect, and excellence in all endeavors, Hermiston School District is on the path to become the premier public school district in Oregon.

BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

www.bluecc.edu

Blue Mountain Community College Hermiston serves the western region of Umatilla County.  A full range of college services is available including a comprehensive basic skills and extended learning program.

Courses are offered in GED preparation, English as a Second Language, college preparatory, adult literacy, employment skills, citizenship, lower division collegiate, professional technical training, personal development and enrichment, emergency medical training, first aid, occupational certification and customized training for business and industry.

In addition, the Hermiston campus offers GED testing, placement testing and academic advising, learning disabilities assistance, bookstore, distance leaning course testing and small business counseling.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. with extended evening hours during regular academic terms.

BMCC Hermiston Offers Complete AAOT Degree

BMCC Hermiston offers the entire Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree with traditional class offerings at our Hermiston campus and Hermiston High School.  A multi-year pattern has been developed allowing students to complete their associate degree as part-time students.  With the completion of the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center students will be able to complete an Associate Degree in two years or less with a mix and match of courses.   Many classes are offered during daytime hours and some are scheduled as evening classes to accommodate working students with variety of schedules.  The AAOT degree will transfer to any Oregon University System Institution where students may complete requirements for four-year baccalaureate degree.

Placement testing is available at Columbia Hall and should be taken by all students interested in the AAOT degree.  Follow-up advising is also available in Hermiston.  For additional information, call BMCC Hermiston at 567-1800.

EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

www.eou.edu

Enrollment (fall 2010)
4,137 students
Number of Programs
Choose from 23 bachelor’s degrees and partnership programs offering two bachelor’s degrees in nursing and five bachelor’s degrees in agriculture; more than 40 different minors and multiple pre-professional programs; and we also offer master’s degrees in business, teaching and science in education.
Cost of Attending (2010-11)
Tuition = $5,244; Fees = $1,395; Room and Board = *$7,971
* For students living on campus.

EOU’S founding MISSION is to serve the community and the region. The University’s goals
continue to be providing the citizens of the region with access to a quality education, delivering affordable programs, and engaging with the rural and frontier regions of the state. EOU’s rural geographic location, traditions and work ethic play an important role in the school’s history as it explores the new dimensions of work and society in a changing local and global environment. College is the OPPORTUNITY of a LIFETIME and every professor and staff member at EOU is dedicated to working with students throughout their college journey. Students can fit in here, on a campus where they can be active and involved, learning in small classes all taught by full-time faculty. It’s a private college experience without the high price tag.
 
EOU’s new courses and programs will include offerings in business, education, and liberal studies. EOU also will continue to offer its full range of nine majors and more than 19 minors completely online through its regional center co-located with BMCC and staffed by Regional Director Jacelyn Keys.