News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
Sublimity Elementary School students planted a new outdoor garden April 18 as part of efforts to broaden their classroom experiences. The garden was built through a $65,000 state nutrition grant received last year by the […]
Regular curriculum takes a holiday every Wednesday for Regis High School students. “What started out three years ago as a way to deal with the challenges of COVID has evolved into a unique approach to […]
The first ever Santiam Kinderfest is coming to the Santiam Center in Sublimity on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. thanks to the Marion and Polk Early Learning Hub – a nonprofit that […]
For the 23rd year, students in Chuck Larimer’s physical education classes at Stayton Elementary raised funds for the American Heart Association. “Our school this year raised $13,426.90!” said Larimer, whose two sons, now ages 16 […]
Two local teachers have received $1,000 grants from the Maps Community Foundation for use in classroom and schoolwide community projects. Lisa Iverson of Turner Elementary School plans to purchase games and other learning tools to […]
When the Willamette Career Academy (WCA) in Salem opened its doors in September 2021 it immediately began changing the lives of the students who enrolled, offering them the chance to earn, not only a diploma, […]
Another school year is on the horizon, with most local schools starting on Sept. 6. “Stayton High School is preparing to welcome 716 students to campus this fall,” said Vicky Storey, principal of Stayton High […]
The North Santiam School District Board gave a fond and grateful farewell to former Superintendent Andy Gardner when he attended his final board meeting June 16. Gardner’s last day with the district was June 30 […]
The North Santiam School District Board has chosen Lee Loving as its next superintendent following a three-month search to replace outgoing Superintendent Andy Gardner. Loving will start July 1 after Gardner departs to be superintendent […]
Local graduates are getting ready to walk into the future, after receiving diplomas at their graduation ceremonies. Stayton High School & Options Academy One hundred and fifty graduates will receive diplomas at 7 p.m. on […]