The Hood River Valley High School National Honor Society has continued work on enhancing the school courtyard.  During the school’s recent Community Work Day. NHS members and volunteers worked to remove five truckloads of overgrown juniper bushes, weeds, and debris, including the removal of four large Bradford pear trees using pickaxes, shovels, and a pulley system.  Students then mulched the area, planted native plants, and installed tables and games. By the end of the day, the courtyard had undergone a dramatic transformation, thanks to HRVHS students.  The improvements have already given the space new life, with students frequently using the games and seating areas.  Before the school year ends, the team hopes to install an above-ground irrigation system with timers.  Next school year, they plan to add more trees, flowers, and shrubs—specifically more rhododendrons—and continue enhancing the courtyard’s usability and beauty.