Crook County School District

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) voted unanimously Friday to launch a formal investigation into Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman, finding there is “a substantial objective basis” to believe he may have violated state ethics laws by using his public position and school district facilities to benefit a private wrestling business he owns.

Crook County High School has clinched the 2024–25 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) 4A All-Sports Award—marking the first time since 1982 that the school has received the honor.

The Crook County High School (CCHS) Culinary Team has cooked up another big win—claiming their second state championship in just three years! This impressive accomplishment earns them a well-deserved spot at the national competition in Baltimore, Maryland.

Crook County High School’s E-Sports program has seen significant growth in recent years, mirroring a nationwide surge in competitive gaming at the high school level. What started as a small club for gaming enthusiasts has now evolved into a structured team environment, with students competing in state and regional tournaments.

Two newly appointed Crook County School District Board members were sworn into office during a special meeting late last week after being appointed to the vacant positions by the existing board. The appointments, which cover Zone 1 and Zone 3, follow the resignations in recent months by Jessica Brumble and Cheyanne Edgerly.

The Crook County School District has finally released an unredacted version of its written meeting minutes to the Prineville Review from its December 2024 illegal executive session over discussions of a complaint against Athletic Director Rob Bonner.

The Crook County School District Board appears ready to take action related to a potential separation agreement with Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner during a special meeting that will take place virtually this evening (Jan 27th, 2025).

Just before tonight's Crook County School District Board's public meeting, the board released a statement reaffirming that the board's restriction on comments regarding individual staff members is not a violation of the First Amendment, at least within Oregon.