Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Heart of the School recipients! 💙💛
Grace Schwendiman was recognized for her amazing efforts. She constantly goes above and beyond for her students and coworkers. She is always willing to take on new challenges and support school operations.
John Stewart was recognized for being extremely caring and willing to do anything for his bus riders. Not only does he get students where they need to be safely, but he is always seen in the crowd cheering them on.
Thank you both for your superior dedication to student success. You are outstanding educators who go the extra mile, and we are grateful to have you at Cove School District!
Basketball
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball With Great Performance From 2 Pitchers To Defeat Weston-McEwen/Griswold
By GameChanger Media
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball defeated Weston-McEwen/Griswold 7-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Jonah Jayne and Kash Carreiro each pitched for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball in the game. Carreiro struck out Angel Romero to get the last out.
The bottom of the lineup was strong for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. Nixon Howell, Carreiro, and Parker Holder combined for five of the team's 10 hits in their victory. They scored three runs and drove in two.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball got on the board in the top of the third inning after Matt Blake hit a sacrifice fly, and Weston-McEwen/Griswold committed an error, each scoring one run.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball scored five runs on three hits in the top of the seventh inning. Jayne was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Carter Pansevicius singled, scoring two runs, Holder was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Howell drew a walk, scoring one run.
Jayne earned the win for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The pitcher surrendered two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Bennett Cavalletto took the loss for Weston-McEwen/Griswold. The starter went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits, striking out eight and walking none. Carreiro pitched two innings of scoreless ball for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball in relief. The pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out four and walking none.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball accumulated 10 hits in the game. Pansevicius drove the middle of the lineup, leading Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Jayne, Howell, and Carreiro each collected two hits for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. Carreiro stole two bases. Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Carreiro made the most plays with eight.
Aidenn Mahaffey and Cavalletto each collected one hit for Weston-McEwen/Griswold.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball play at home on Friday against Heppner/Ione Varsity Mustangs in their next game.
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The broadcast of the 26-27 budget meeting will begin at 7p www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bo-5k6GkfZahAJRUJ9Bog/live
Gia Savage new 800m School Record
Sports Week!!
Robotics remains in the lead on the Booster Club/Masonic Lodge ticket sales leaderboard! You may notice that they have separated Jr. High School and High School girls basketball into their own categories. Jr. High girls basketball has set some ambitious goals and is working hard to climb onto the leaderboard.
🎟️ Tickets are still available and can be purchased by any cove student or Booster Club member.
🗓️The drawing will take place at the Cove Community BBQ May 20th—don’t miss it!
We’ll continue to share weekly leaderboard updates as ticket sales keep rolling in. Thank you for supporting our students and school programs!
🎟️ Tickets are still available and can be purchased by any cove student or Booster Club member.
🗓️The drawing will take place at the Cove Community BBQ May 20th—don’t miss it!
We’ll continue to share weekly leaderboard updates as ticket sales keep rolling in. Thank you for supporting our students and school programs!
Yearbooks are available for order!
LAST CHANCE!!
May Day Queens 2026
Fifth grade celebrated May Day last week with our annual winding of the May pole!
Save the Date! The Cove Community BBQ is coming up on May 20th from 3:30-6:30 PM. This is a FREE event brought to you by the Cove Booster Club! They will also be drawing the winners for all of the amazing raffle prizes our students have been selling tickets for!
Attention Junior Class Parents: There will be a student/parent meeting this Wednesday, May 13th, to go over what to expect for next year. Please join us at 6:30 PM in the high school math room.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Cove athletes great meet at Imbler today!
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/621093/results/all
Jr- Hi Track @ Sherman County Results, a very JV-5th & 6th grade, Varsity 7th & 8th Grade
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/631704/results/all
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball Fall After Strong Showing By Irrigon
By GameChanger Media
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball couldn't keep up with Irrigon and fell 11-3 on Friday at W Dearborn St.
A walk by Aiden Wells put Irrigon on the board in the top of the first.
Jonah Jayne homered to left field, which helped Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Irrigon jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Colton Akers grounded into a fielder's choice, and Erik Covarrubia grounded out, each scoring one run.
Irrigon added one run in the third. Covarrubia singled to left field, making the score 4-1.
Rene Garcia homered to right field, scoring two runs in the top of the fourth for the Irrigon.
Garcia earned the win for Irrigon. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one. Brody Dickenson pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The righty allowed five hits and five runs (two earned) while, striking out one and walking none. Kash Carreiro took the loss for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The right-handed pitcher went one inning, surrendering two runs (one earned) on zero hits, striking out one and walking four.
Carter Pansevicius led Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball with three hits in three at bats. Jayne and Parker Holder each drove in one run for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball.
Irrigon tallied nine hits in the game. Covarrubia and Bennette Atkins were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Irrigon while hitting back-to-back. Covarrubia and Garcia each drove in two runs for Irrigon. Cody Johnson and Atkins each stole multiple bases for Irrigon. Irrigon had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Irrigon stole seven bases in the game.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball will travel to Weston-McEwen/Griswold for their next game on Tuesday.
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By GameChanger Media
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball couldn't keep up with Irrigon and fell 11-3 on Friday at W Dearborn St.
A walk by Aiden Wells put Irrigon on the board in the top of the first.
Jonah Jayne homered to left field, which helped Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Irrigon jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Colton Akers grounded into a fielder's choice, and Erik Covarrubia grounded out, each scoring one run.
Irrigon added one run in the third. Covarrubia singled to left field, making the score 4-1.
Rene Garcia homered to right field, scoring two runs in the top of the fourth for the Irrigon.
Garcia earned the win for Irrigon. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one. Brody Dickenson pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The righty allowed five hits and five runs (two earned) while, striking out one and walking none. Kash Carreiro took the loss for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The right-handed pitcher went one inning, surrendering two runs (one earned) on zero hits, striking out one and walking four.
Carter Pansevicius led Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball with three hits in three at bats. Jayne and Parker Holder each drove in one run for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball.
Irrigon tallied nine hits in the game. Covarrubia and Bennette Atkins were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Irrigon while hitting back-to-back. Covarrubia and Garcia each drove in two runs for Irrigon. Cody Johnson and Atkins each stole multiple bases for Irrigon. Irrigon had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Irrigon stole seven bases in the game.
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball will travel to Weston-McEwen/Griswold for their next game on Tuesday.
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Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball Walk It Off Against Irrigon
By GameChanger Media
Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball took Friday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 2-1 walk-off victory over Irrigon. The game was tied at one in the bottom of the seventh when Ridge Witherspoon singled, scoring one run.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball pitchers struck out 12, while Irrigon sat down nine.
Irrigon got on the board in the third inning after Erik Covarrubia scored after tagging up.
Matt Blake singled to left field, which helped Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball tie the game at one in the bottom of the sixth.
Jonah Jayne earned the win for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. The righty surrendered three hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out 12 and walking three. Bennette Atkins took the loss for Irrigon. The reliever went two-thirds of an inning, giving up one run on one hit, striking out one and walking two. Cody Johnson started on the hill for Irrigon. The starter allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over six innings, striking out eight and walking one.
Blake and Witherspoon each drove in one run for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball. Parker Holder stole two bases. Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Kash Carreiro had the most chances in the field with seven.
Covarrubia, Johnson, and Atkins each collected one hit for Irrigon. Atkins went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.
Next up for Union/Cove Varsity CU Baseball is a game against Irrigon on Friday.
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Cove May Day Program live on NFHS
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cove-high-school-cove-or/gam44692e7bcd
The Cove May Day Program is tonight at 6:30 PM in the High School Gym. We hope to see you there!
Successful day of Livestock Judging
🔥Cove Advanced was 2nd overall in the state🔥
Individual:
🔥5th High Individual- Hosanna Topliff
🔥 10th High Individual- Emma Carson
🔥 12th High Individual - Baylen Johnson
🔥 14th High Individual - Esther Elmer
🔥 17th High Individual- Finley O’Rourke
🔥Emma Talked a High Set
Several members were just outside the top 25!
13 Members traveled down to Albany!
Jayden Hansen, Brock Beverage, Briley Beverage, Gage McMurdo, Kira Pease, Ti-Ti Edwards, Gideon Topliff, Hosanna Topliff, Emma Carson, Esther Elmer, Kendra Mansveld, Finley O’Rourke, Baylen Johnson
