🌱 Patch AM: How Beaverton schools just earned “District of the Year” honors

Good morning to you Beaverton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Beaverton schools just earned “District of the Year” honors
• How returning federal earmarks could reshape Beaverton’s future water projects
• Which Grammy-winning bassist is headed to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center?

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Matthew B.!

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.
• Thursday: Rain, heavy at times, temps: high: 56, low: 44.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. District of the Year: Beaverton School District (k12dive.com) — Beaverton residents should know their school district has been named District of the Year while also preparing for a leadership change as Superintendent Gustavo Balderas departs next summer. The district is expanding dual-language and career-tech programs, rebuilding Beaverton High School, and rapidly growing an electric bus fleet, all while leading a widely recognized fentanyl awareness effort that’s influenced state and federal education policy.
   

2. Earmarks return; what does that mean for infrastructure, civil engineers? (asce.org) — Federal earmarks could again help fund major water and infrastructure projects that serve more than 222,000 residents in Beaverton and nearby communities. Local systems like Tualatin Valley Water District may benefit, but experts warn that diverting money from state revolving funds can delay other needed projects, leaving engineers balancing fairness, funding sources, and community needs.
   

3. Chamber Music Northwest to Present Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, And Joshua Roman In Classical–Bluegrass Crossover Concert (broadwayworld.com) — A major Chamber Music Northwest concert is coming to the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, bringing Grammy-winning bassist Edgar Meyer together with violinist Tessa Lark and cellist Joshua Roman. The program blends Bach, Meyer’s own trios, and bluegrass-influenced works, with ticket discounts available for younger patrons, seniors, and arts workers.
   

4. Girls basketball: Tualatin stays atop 6A, St. Helens (4A), Valley Catholic and Banks (3A) represent (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Beaverton High’s girls basketball team is ranked No. 9 in Oregon’s 6A coaches poll, giving local fans an early look at how the Beavers stack up statewide. The rankings highlight Tualatin on top in 6A and list contenders across all classifications, setting the stage for the 2025-26 season.
   

📣 Beaverton Shout Outs!

• 🌟 Shout out to all of those fighting their way through life, and to those in recovery. It’s a battle. We’ve got this! —Matthew B.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beaverton

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Thursday December 18

• Digital Navigator 1:1 Tech Help with Brian
  West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
  10:30 am
• Digital Navigator 1:1 Tech Help with Chuck
  West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
  3:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Mandarin Chinese Storytime @ Murray Scholls
  Murray Scholls Branch , 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl. Suite 102 , Beaverton
  11:00 am
• Little Scientists Storytime
  Storytime Room , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
  11:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Citizenship Class
  Meeting Room B , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Family Storytime
  West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closing at 5 PM
  Beaverton City Library , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Library Closed
  Beaverton City Library , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Garden Home Family Storytime
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  10:00 am
• Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  10:15 am
• Raising Money-Smart Kids
  The Container Store , 7417 SW Bridgeport Rd , Tigard
  5:30 pm
• Steve Hale solo @ Hops On Tap
  Hops on Tap , 15660 SW Pacific Hwy Suite A-8 , Tigard
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Neighbors,
  This is incredibly hard to post, but I figured I would try here before thinking about other options (back to a shelter). I've already tried family… (Nextdoor Central Beaverton)
• UPDATE: She has been found and returned!
  She is back home now thank you for your concern 🩷 Last night, I was coming back home and let my dog off leash to come back inside and she bolted and… (Nextdoor Quatama Station)

• SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Beaverton. Apply here.
• Nike, Inc. posted a job opening for Expert Product Line Manager - Jordan Energy Apparel in Beaverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaverton here.

Ok Beaverton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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