Stories from Friday, December 18, 2015

Recognizing her contributions at school and in the local community a junior at Mountain Home High School received recognition through a new program aimed at recognizing students for these achievements. Venessa Sabol was presented with the school's inaugural student of the month program, which seeks to create a culture of learning and stresses the values of academic success, civic involvement as well as personal character and values, according to school officials...

Teen parents at Bennett Mountain High School gained new tools to help calm their infants and get them to sleep faster through a hands-on class last week. The program, taught by Jennifer Aumeier with Wellness Services in Boise, introduced them to relaxation techniques involving massage and yoga geared specifically for infants and toddlers...

Wrestlers from Mountain Home High School's junior varsity squad earned a number of top honors during the Gary Miles JV Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 5. Seven of the high school's wrestlers finished first in their respective weight classes while others placed in the top five...