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North Santiam School District board member Erin Cramer is being challenged for a second term in Position 2, Zone 2 by Amy McKenzie Watts in the May 16 election. Cramer was elected in 2019, while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stayton High School did not hold classes Friday, Jan. 14 because not enough staff and teachers were available to cover the classes. “We had administrators from other buildings and the central office ready to cover, […]
Consequences of using drugs hit home when three Stayton High School students recently overdosed in back-to-back incidents on Nov. 18 and 19. Two of the students were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. “The vast […]
Sublimity School will start out the new school year with a new principal. Ryan Westenskow formerly worked in the La Grande School District, and will replace Missy Riesterer, who retired in June. The North Santiam […]
The North Santiam School District Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Mark Henderson, Coral Ford and Mackenzie Strawn. “I wanted to be a part of raising the future leaders of this town,” said […]