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PORTLAND SD 1J

At Portland Public Schools, this is our goal: By the end of elementary, middle and high school, every student by name will meet or exceed academic standards and will be fully prepared to make productive life decisions. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity educator and employer. PPS students participate in diverse programs and learning opportunities that are supported by teachers, families, community members, nonprofit organizations, local businesses and higher education institutions, including Portland State University, Portland Community College, Oregon Health and Science University, and the University of Oregon.
SALEM-KEIZER SD 24J

Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Oregon School District 24J, was founded in the year 1855. We are located in the cities of Salem (Oregon's capitol city) and Keizer. Our Mission: In partnership with the community, we ensure that each student will have the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes to be a lifelong learner, a contributing citizen and a productive worker in a changing and increasingly diverse world.
BEAVERTON SD 48J

Our mission: Engage our students in rigorous and joyful learning experiences that meet their individual needs so they may thrive, contribute, compete, and excel.
HILLSBORO SD 1J

Mission: Engage and challenge all learners to ensure academic excellence. Objective: All students will graduate with college and career-readiness skills by reaching achievement benchmarks throughout their K-12 experience.
NORTH CLACKAMAS SD 12

North Clackamas Schools is the fifth largest district in the state, with 17,000 students. Our Mission: Each learner will become a responsible citizen with the relevant thinking and performance skills, strong commitments, and personal characteristics that ensure future success. Our Vision: Each student will be engaged today, inspired for the future, and ready for the next set of challenges.
EUGENE SD 4J

Eugene School District 4J is a K–12 public school district in and around Eugene, Oregon. The district spans 155 square miles in Oregon's southern Willamette Valley. Most of the city of Eugene (about 85 percent) lies inside 4J’s boundaries, as do the town of Coburg and a small part of Linn County to the north. More than 16,000 K–12 students attend 4J schools: 18 elementary school programs, two K–8 schools, seven traditional middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, an alternative high school focused on early college and career options, an international high school program on multiple campuses, and a life skills program. Among these programs are three K–12 language immersion programs in Spanish, French and Japanese, and a Spanish/English dual-immersion program at a neighborhood school. There also are four public charter schools located in the district.
BEND-LAPINE ADMINISTRATIVE SD 1

Bend-La Pine Schools, in partnership with our community, will prepare each student with the knowledge, skills, confidence and personal integrity to contribute as a thriving citizen in our ever-changing global society.
MEDFORD SD 549C

We are a high quality teaching and learning organization dedicated to preparing all students to graduate with a sound educational foundation, ready to succeed in post-secondary education, and to be contributing community members.
TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J

The Tigard-Tualatin School District is the 9th largest school district in Oregon and the 5th largest in the Portland metropolitan area. We are large enough to provide a comprehensive academic program for our students and small enough to maintain close connections with our staff, students, parents and community. Our two high schools, one alternative school, one online school, three middle schools and ten elementary schools serve the communities of Durham, Metzger, King City, Bull Mountain as well as Tigard and Tualatin We have kept pace with the steady growth of these communities over the last 30 years by opening new schools and expanded classroom facilities. Our K-12 reading intervention program and our Response to Intervention initiative for identifying struggling students are nationally recognized. Vision: “Every student thrives in school and graduates prepared to succeed.” In our schools, each student is challenged by a rigorous academic program; Enjoys school and learning; Feels a sense of belonging; Is capable and confident.
GRESHAM-BARLOW SD 10J

The Gresham-Barlow School District serves families with students in grades K-12 and has a student population of more than 11,000. Our Mission: Every student prepared for a lifetime of learning, career opportunities, and productive contributions to the community. Our Vision: Gresham-Barlow School District supports dynamic learning opportunities led by accomplished educators dedicated to creating environments where every student values learning and academic achievement while developing the skills and attributes necessary to be prepared for a lifetime of learning, career opportunities, and productive contributions to the community.
REYNOLDS SD 7

The Reynolds School District confirmed in 1954 as a consolidation of the Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary school districts. The district spans from 141st Avenue to the Sandy River and from the Columbia River on the North to SE Market Street and SE Stark Street to the South. The district serves Portland, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale. The Reynolds School District will increase student achievement in all academic areas with emphasis on the core skill areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics and English Language Development. In order to ensure stability within district operations and provide maximum taxpayer value, the Reynolds School District will achieve and maintain fiscal solvency and operational efficiency. The Reynolds School District will develop, implement and maintain a formal communications plan that maximizes internal and external access and systems for appropriate, timely and accurate information.
DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40
SPRINGFIELD SD 19

Springfield Public Schools believes that student success is our most important outcome. We seek to improve each child's quality of experience by meeting their needs -- one child at a time. We believe that the schools belong to the community and the community belongs to the schools. We are committed to upholding the dream of opportunity for each of Springfield's children and we stand behind our vision of "Every Student a Graduate Prepared for a Bright and Successful Future." We believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working to ensure our students, teachers, staff, parents and community members are all learning together. Through ongoing conversations with the community, we believe children are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities to allow for their success in the 21st century.
GREATER ALBANY PUBLIC SD 8J

The Greater Albany Public School District is the 14th largest in Oregon, with over 9,100 students in kindergarten through high school. Serving these students are 465 certified staff, 511 classified staff and 36 administrators. The district covers approximately 154 square miles in Linn and Benton counties. Greater Albany School District offers strong programs of character education, self-discipline and peer mentoring for children at all grade levels. Our students outscore the national average and show consistent improvement on both the verbal and math portions on the SAT. Our core purpose is to educate and inspire all students to reach their full potential, equipped to be positive, contributing members of society.
ODE HEAD START
WEST LINN-WILSONVILLE SD 3J

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District covers 42 square miles in the south metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon. The district includes two towns, West Linn and Wilsonville, and a rural area of Clackamas County. The district is a K-12 public school system with approximately 8,400 students. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District prides itself on substantial staff development opportunities for its teaching staff. It is the district's belief that a well educated staff serves its students well. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores are among the highest in Oregon, and Oregon consistently ranks first or second in SAT scores nationwide for states in which fifty percent or more of the graduating seniors take the test. Approximately 90 percent of all West Linn-Wilsonville graduates go on to two- and four-year colleges.
OREGON CITY SD 62

In our ideal future, Oregon City School District is a truly great community of learners in which students are engaged in genuine, meaningful learning. Every student has an educational plan, and the tools and support to pursue their educational goals. All students are engaged in fulfilling, robust learning activities that are driven by each student’s educational plan. Partnerships within the local, national, and global communities provide students enriching educational and life experiences. All students are involved in community partnerships that promote respect, honesty, service, and learning. A wide variety of expanded learning opportunities ensures a comprehensive education that prepares each student for success. The district is characterized as rigorously pursuing and securing additional funding to support student learning. Mission: With high expectations, we engage all students in meaningful learning activities to prepare them for successful lives.
REDMOND SD 2J

RSD draws its approximate 7,000 students from the unique communities of Redmond, Terrebonne, Tumalo, Eagle Crest, Alfalfa and Crooked River – each area holding a strong appeal for families. RSD currently operates five K-5 elementary schools; two K-8 community schools, two middle schools, one charter school, one educational center, and two comprehensive high schools. Vision: Leading for Success in the 21st Century. Mission: Ensure a rigorous and relevant education that develops productive citizens for a local and global community.
LAKE OSWEGO SD 7J

The Lake Oswego School District is committed to providing each student with a strong academic program in a safe and supportive educational environment. Our schools strive to foster a love of learning, to instill a sense of civic and social responsibility, and to develop the intellectual, physical and social skills necessary for life-long personal achievement.
MCMINNVILLE SD 40

Our Mission: "Achieving excellence through high standards of teaching and learning."
CORVALLIS SD 509J

The Corvallis School District is well-known across the state of Oregon for the breadth and excellence of educational experiences it provides students at every grade level, from kindergarten through Grade 12. Students are challenged to discover their personal strengths and abilities while exploring the world around them, and they are encouraged to prepare themselves to make a difference in that world once they graduate.
CENTENNIAL SD 28J

Centennial School District was created from two former K-8 elementary districts (Lynch and Pleasant Valley) and the high school those students attended Centennial. Residents voted in 1976 to combine the two districts and the high school, which previously was part of the Gresham Union High School District. The new K-12 district was named Centennial in recognition of the nation's bi-centennial celebration. MISSION STATEMENT: All students think, achieve and make a difference in the world.
KLAMATH COUNTY SD

Klamath County School District is located in Oregon's fourth largest county (in square miles). Klamath County lies along the eastern slope of the Cascade Range. Its borders stretch from central Oregon in the north to the Oregon-California line in the south. Our Mission: Inspiring Today's Students To Meet Tomorrow's Challenges.
DOUGLAS COUNTY SD 4

The mission of Douglas County School District 4, an organization committed to serving a diverse student population undergoing significant social and economic transition, is to prepare youth to confidently, responsibly and creatively contribute to a changing global society by providing all students a personalized and appropriate education supported by meaningful school-community partnerships.
FOREST GROVE SD 15

The Forest Grove School District is strongly committed to providing the best education possible for all of our students. We believe that requires a team effort, with students, staff, parents and community all working together. Our schools foster an attitude that all children can achieve academically and that students and staff appreciate the individual differences of other people. We want parents to feel welcome and to take an active role in their children's education. We believe all of us have a responsibility to create an environment in our schools where students feel safe. Partnerships between staff students, parents and community can do a great deal to enhance the achievement of students and to make schools a positive place to be
WOODBURN SD 103

Woodburn School District is a multicultural educational school system with a diverse population. Woodburn is arguably the most culturally diverse little town in Oregon. Over fifty-percent of Woodburn residents are of Hispanic or Russian descent, and the Woodburn School District’s 5,000+ student body reflects that diversity. Signs of three cultures abound in food, language, religion, music and dress. A primary thread of the school district's Mission and Strategic Plan is preparing students for a multi-lingual, multi-cultural world. Mission: To engage, inspire, and prepare all students to achieve challenging goals and aspirations and contribute to a diverse world.
GRANTS PASS SD 7

Our goal at Grants Pass School District is to help all students succeed at each grade level and graduate from high school well equipped for the next level of their educational journey. Our staff is dedicated to making our schools exceptional places to learn. We believe we can ensure this outcome by building supportive, positive relationships in a culture of academic excellence. All of us - from teachers to cafeteria workers to our administrators - are a team focused on supporting the continued academic and personal growth of each student.
BETHEL SD 52

Bethel is a growing school district in northwest Eugene that is home to approximately 5,700 students. The district encompasses 31.7 square miles, and features bike trails, wetlands, public parks, streams and a portion of Fern Ridge Reservoir. Bethel School District is proud of one of the most comprehensive high school facilities in the state. Willamette High School, with its labs, shops, three gymnasiums and performing arts auditorium, serves a student population of about 1,500 students in grades 9-12. Kalapuya High School, built specifically as an alternative high school in 2002, is home to 150 students in grades 10-12. Kalapuya’s program has served as a model for other alternative high schools across the country. The District’s two traditional middle schools, Cascade and Shasta, offer a multitude of academic choices specially designed to meet the needs of students in grades 6-8. Meadow View School, a state-of-the-art K-8 facility, opened in 1998. Prairie Mountain School, another modern K-8 school, opened in September 2002. The two schools welcome approximately 1,400 students. The District’s five elementary schools include gymnasiums, media centers, computer labs and music rooms. Clear Lake, Danebo, Fairfield, Irving and Malabon are home to about 1,900 students in grades K-5.
HERMISTON SD 8

The Hermiston School District is the largest school district in Eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,200 students, and continues to experience steady growth. It serves students in grades kindergarten through 12 with a broad range of programs from basic skills to vocational opportunities to advanced placement classes. The District employs about 280 teachers, 16 administrators and 210 support staff, making it one of the largest employers in the city. Serving some 22,000 residents in Hermiston and the surrounding communities, around 34 percent of the total population is of Hispanic origin. The athletic program includes football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, tennis, wrestling, swimming, soccer, and softball. Activities available include color guard, dance team, marching band, pep band, debate, rally, vocal music, FFA, DECA, and FBLA.
NEWBERG SD 29J

Newberg Public Schools serves an 85 square mile area in the Chehalem Valley that includes the cities of Newberg and Dundee, rural Yamhil County and parts of Washington and Clackamas Counties. We educate all students to achieve their full potential as competent, responsible, self-assured citizens of a rapidly changing world.
LINCOLN COUNTY SD

MISSION: To develop passionate learners and responsible citizens. VISION: Quality Learning for All.
SHERWOOD SD 88J

District Goal: Every student will meet his or her individual growth targets in reading, writing and math.
THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD

Mission: It is the mission of Three Rivers School District to provide outstanding educational opportunities in partnership with parents/guardians and the community. Vision: ? The Three Rivers School District provides all students with a challenging learning environment to maximize individual achievement. ? All students have the opportunity to become proficient in relevant educational disciplines and to develop life and career skills necessary to be productive, responsible citizens. ? Staff, parents and students effectively communicate, collaborate and support our high academic and behavioral standards.
CANBY SD 86

CANBY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves 85 square miles in the heart of Clackamas County. The district educates approximately 5,000 students and provides educational services to diverse populations and geographic attendance areas. CANBY SCHOOL DISTRICT has nine schools: Eccles, Knight, Lee and Trost Schools serve students in grades K-6; Carus serves rural K-6 students; Ninety-One serves rural K-8 students; Baker Prairie Middle Schools serve grades 7 & 8; and Canby High serves grades 9-12.
CENTRAL POINT SD 6

Central Point School District 6, in partnership with parents and community, is dedicated to assisting students to reach their individual potential as productive, responsible participants in society. Within an environment that encourages learning, students will acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to successfully meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century.
LEBANON COMMUNITY SD 9

The Lebanon Community School District is dedicated to developing responsible and caring citizens. To develop responsible and caring citizens, the District believes m me right of the students to receive the best education that our resources can provide.
OREGON TRAIL SD 46

Oregon Trail School District is committed to Oregon’s 40-40-20 goal that aims to ensure 40% of students earn a bachelor’s degree or higher, 40% earn an associate’s degree or postsecondary credential, and 20% earn at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Oregon’s new education model stresses the importance of individual student growth and college and career readiness. It also identifies and recognizes Model Schools with proven success that can be replicated in other schools. We’re proud that Naas Elementary School has been honored with a Model School designation – one of only twenty schools honored statewide. We’re a small community with strength of spirit and determination. We’re moving forward and gaining statewide attention for our success at meeting the individual needs of students. · Our international baccalaureate charter school is thriving. The Oregon Trail Primary Academy provides an alternative academic program for grades K-6, and will expand to a full K-8 program by 2014. · Our blended learning program offers flexibility to students in grades 6-12 with a mix of learning environments, combining a traditional classroom setting with on-line courses. A key element is the option for students to participate in elective and extra-curricular programs along with our traditionally-enrolled students. · Our growing slate of Advanced Placement courses teach students important skills that prepare them to succeed in college and meet other post high school goals. We work with amazing teachers and support staff committed to delivering a high fidelity education that will provide our students with a competitive edge in this global economy. It is a pleasure to work with exceptional professionals and serve the Oregon Trail Community.
SCIO SD 95

The Scio School District is a small, rural, K-12 district with approximately 650 students in three schools: Centennial Elementary School, Scio Middle School, and Scio High School. The District also includes two Charter schools: The Oregon Connection Academy (ORCA), and The Lourdes Charter School.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY SD

Located in the beautiful Hood River Valley, the Hood River County School District provides exceptional opportunities for students. Thanks to strong community support, our schools offer full-day kindergarten, experienced and expert staff, extracurricular programs at middle and high schools, and a wide range of college-credit and advanced-placement courses. More than 80 percent of our graduates pursue education beyond high school. We have recently invested $25 million to increase energy efficiency, add classrooms and upgrade key components of our school buildings. The mission of the Hood River County School District is to provide students an educational system of excellence, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability allowing all students the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in a global economy.
NORTH BEND SD 13

Our teachers, and all of us dedicated to excellence in education, believe that we are providing the highest quality of education in the Pacific Northwest. Our high standards of excellence are a commitment to you and the community that we will encourage, and provide the opportunity for, each student to realize his or her greatest potential. We continually strive to remain in the forefront of educational progress, and our goal is to provide an atmosphere for achievement and the development of life-long learning skills that continue after the student leaves the classroom. The North Bend School District comprises an area of 188 square miles.
EAGLE POINT SD 9

Located in the gateway to the spectacular Oregon Cascades, our school district provides exceptional opportunities for students. 100 percent of our teachers are rated Highly Qualified, and we are making a long-term investment in their success using the “Four Characteristics of Improved School Districts.” Our schools are constantly broadening options for students by offering a growing number of online courses, in addition to more traditional classes. We work closely with families through parent clubs, online links to teachers and student progress data. We offer an innovative Family Support Program and health services that are designed to keep kids in school and learning. The work is paying off: Students at every level and in every subgroup are making progress in reading and mathematics. We take great pride in our students and our schools.
SILVER FALLS SD 4J

Silver Falls School District provides a learning environment where the highest priority is excellence in education for every student. In partnership with parents and the community, the district offers a quality education for each student through high expectations for academic achievement, excellent employee performance, and a safe, supportive environment.
PARKROSE SD 3

Parkrose School District Mission Statement: The Parkrose School Community provides a premiere education that unlocks the potential in each student.
CROOK COUNTY SD

Crook County School District is located in Central Oregon, approximately 35 miles northeast of Bend and 19 miles east of Redmond. It has a total enrollment of approximately 3000 students. The District consists of one high school, one middle school, three in-town elementary schools, and one rural school in Paulina. In addition, the District sponsors two charter schools: a K-8 community charter school with 186 students; and a K-12 online charter school with over 230 students. The District is served by the High Desert Educational Service District.
PENDLETON SD 16

The PSD has distinct advantages not always found in districts of a similar size. Students in Pendleton schools always score well on state achievement tests. Traditionally, those students who plan to attend college score well above state and national scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The PSD is staffed with many dedicated long-term employees. The Pendleton schools have an outstanding music program with instruction in band, choir and orchestra at the middle and senior high schools. Pendleton sports programs have long-standing reputations for winning, attributed in large part to the tremendous community pride, spirit and tradition. Many sports start at the grade school level and continue through high school with a positive attitude and thus a winning program. The district also has many school-related clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities that give students the opportunity to be involved in their school and community. An aggressive DARE program, character education progam and gang awareness education is stressed at all levels.
ST HELENS SD 502

Our Beliefs: We believe all individuals will be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE. We believe students with a mastery of core subjects will be successful in the ever-changing world. We believe students are lifelong learners with critical and creative thinking skills. A wise stewardship of resources must provide 21st Century educational and technological facilities. District resources will be aligned to the advancement of K-12 programs. We believe the community actively participates in defining high expectations for students, education and well-being. We believe that safe, nurturing and inclusive school environments provide opportunities to expand world views by promoting good citizenship, fostering tolerance and broadening the mind to new ideas. We believe students shall be challenged to learn at their full potential through rigorous instruction while providing tiered levels of support. We believe it is our role to help students discover their strengths and talents and encourage creativity and individualistic approaches for the success of every student. We believe in engaging students in the learning process by addressing individual needs and learning styles, recognizing that each student can learn and learn well. We believe that learning must be relevant to real life situations, utilizing technology as it adds value to the learning process. We believe it is critical to communicate to all stakeholders the importance of student achievement. We embrace human diversity seeking to recruit and retain culturally rich and diverse perspectives.
KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS

Mission: Preparing All Students to Succeed in an Ever Changing World. Vision: Individual and Organizational Excellence.
DALLAS SD 2

At Dallas School District we are committed to high levels of learning for each and every student in our district. Dallas School District, located in Dallas, Oregon in the mid-Willamette Valley serves over 3200 students in kindergarten through grade 12. At Dallas School District we know that part of educating youth means to work in partnership with our community. We work cooperatively with Polk County and the City of Dallas to provide for the social, academic, and health and safety needs of our students. In addition, we strongly value the work of our volunteers and they are always welcome in our schools!
NORTH WASCO COUNTY SD 21

North Wasco County School District serves approximately 3,000 students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Three elementary schools serve grades Kindergarten through fifth; sixth through eighth grades are located at The Dalles Middle School and The Dalles Wahtonka High School main campus serves 9th through 12th grade and belongs to the 5A Intermountain Conference District as part of the Oregon Schools Activities Association. Discovery High School Alternative Program is located within the main high school campus, serving grades 9-12th. Two Charter Schools, Mosier Community School and Mosier Middle School serves approximately 220 students in grades K through 8th grade. Mission Statement: “Provide foundational skills that encourage life-long learning and positive citizenship.”
COOS BAY SD 9

The mission of the Coos Bay School District is to provide quality education that nurtures curiosity, honors diversity and empowers all students to succeed in a dynamic, global community. The District is located on the South Central Oregon Coast in Coos County and has approximately 3,100 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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