News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
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 […]
The North Santiam School Board was scheduled to present two finalists for superintendent at a community forum to meet the candidates on April 26, after the Our Town press time. The board met during a […]
For seven decades, many Regis High School graduates have gone on to make outstanding contributions to their communities. “A group of former alumni, former teachers, current teachers and administrators decided the time had come to […]
Superintendent Andy Gardner, a longtime educator with the North Santiam School District, has resigned from his position to accept a superintendent post with Greater Albany Public Schools. Gardner tendered his resignation Feb. 4 after the […]
The North Santiam School District Board has voted for the district to go mask-optional by March 31 after the Oregon Health Authority announced an intent to lift statewide school mask mandates by that date. During […]
Youth Benefit Golf Tourney The deadline for submitting applications for the Youth Benefit Golf Tournament scholarship is March 1. Applications are open for graduating seniors of Santiam, Regis and Stayton high schools plus Santiam Canyon […]