Forest Grove School District - News in the Grove

Power out across region after windstorm, schools in Gales Creek, Dilley cancelled

A windstorm swept through the region overnight, knocking out power for thousands, littering roadways with debris, and closing schools in Gales Creek and Dilley.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Dec 2025

Power out across region after windstorm, schools in Gales Creek, Dilley cancelled

Hundreds of FGHS students take part in walkout to protest ICE

More than 300 students from the Forest Grove High School left the school campus and walked nearly five-miles round trip to the flagpole east of Safeway and back to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Dec 2025

Hundreds of FGHS students take part in walkout to protest ICE

'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation

Forest Grove High School officials were made aware of a list of 43 Forest Grove High School students and Forest Grove School District staff members on a "hit list," officials said. There is no active threat, according to police.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Nov 2025

'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

In response to a dip in attendance attributed to immigration enforcement fears, the Forest Grove School District (FGSD) Board of Directors approved a partnership with the Hillsboro School District Tuesday morning that will allow up to 30 FGSD students to attend school virtually.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2025

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

Neil Armstrong Middle School ICE rumor false, principal says

A rumor circulating on social media that a meeting was held at Neil Armstrong Middle School informing the school that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be at the school on Tuesday, Oct. 21 is false, the school's interim principal said Monday evening.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2025

Neil Armstrong Middle School ICE rumor false, principal says

One detained by ICE in Forest Grove as enforcement activity rises

As ICE ramps up activity in western Washington County, the Forest Grove School District, immigration nonprofits, and elected officials are responding.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2025

One detained by ICE in Forest Grove as enforcement activity rises

Neil Armstrong teacher will keep job after Charlie Kirk social media comments

The Forest Grove School District will not fire a Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher following his social media remarks after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Sep 2025

Neil Armstrong teacher will keep job after Charlie Kirk social media comments

School Board hears NAMS teacher update, adopts contract between district, union

The Forest Grove School Board met Tuesday, Sept. 23, beginning with an update to the public about a NAMS teacher under investigation. Later, the board unanimously approved a three-year contract between the district and the Forest Grove Education Association.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Sep 2025

School Board hears NAMS teacher update, adopts contract between district, union

Power outage hits Forest Grove homes, schools, businesses

A power outage hit Forest Grove late Friday morning, resulting in a loss of power for many in the western portion of the city, including at least three schools.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Sep 2025

Power outage hits Forest Grove homes, schools, businesses

'I am sorry:' Read FGSD teacher's city council resignation text

Forest Grove teacher and former Cornelius City Councilor John Colgan's resignation on Friday from the city council came via text message to the city's mayor and city manager, News in the Grove learned Monday. Read it in full.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Sep 2025

'I am sorry:' Read FGSD teacher's city council resignation text

Read Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West's letter

Following the suspension of a Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher over remarks made on social media about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West issued a letter to district families. Read the full letter.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Read Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West's letter

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns from city council post after Kirk remarks

A Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher and Cornelius City Councilor suspended by the Forest Grove School District over remarks made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has resigned from his city council position.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns from city council post after Kirk remarks