![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
WLHS Administration releases statement following charges pressed against teacher Jonathan Peachey
Following charges pressed against West Linn High School Spanish teacher, Jonathan Peachey, principal Kevin Mills has released the following statement in an email:
“The Lake Oswego Police Department has reported that a West Linn High School teacher, Jonathan Peachey, was arrested on Tuesday, September 29th at 9:08 a.m. According to the report, Mr. Peachey was arrested for Sex Abuse 3, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, and Official Misconduct.
Lake Oswego Police request that anyone with additional information about these incidents or additional incidents contact Detective Lee Ferguson at 503-635-0238.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is cooperating with the investigation. Mr. Peachey has been placed on administrative leave.
Mr. Peachey has been a teacher in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District for 12 years. He teaches Spanish and English Language Development. Mr. Peachey is also an advisor to the Ski Club and Link Crew.
We are very concerned about these charges and will do all we can to support students and staff. Counselors will be available to support students as needed.
Kevin Mills
Principal
West Linn High School”
For more information on this developing story, check WLHSnow.com
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