This week Superintendent Dr. Erin Prince announced two new administrator hires for the Corvallis School District.  Byron Bethards has been named the new principal of Adams Elementary and Rynda Gregory will be the new Student Services Coordinator at the District Office.  Last week, Dr. Prince also introduced Marcianne Koetje as the new Lincoln Elementary Principal.

Bethards is a third grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary and Koetje is the assistant principal at Linus Pauling Middle School.  Gregory comes to Corvallis from Lebanon School District as the K-12 Director of Federal Programs, Curriculum and Instruction and previously worked at Corvallis High School as an assistant principal.

Please join the district in congratulating and welcoming these passionate, student-first leaders to Corvallis School District.

Full press release is included.
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Oregon Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton has released the 2012-13 Special Education Report Cards for Oregon School Districts. These report cards, required under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), provide valuable information regarding how well local special education programs are serving students with disabilities.  According to Saxton, “As the number of students needing these specialized services continues to rise so too does the urgency to ensure we are providing rigorous and appropriate education with the supports and accommodations to help all students achieve their potential.”

By comparing the district results to state targets, the Special Education Report Cards provide information about the academic achievement in math and English language arts of special education students, participation rates in state assessments, and much more.

Review the Report Card
 

On Monday, April 8, 2013 the School Board approved next year's 2013-14 school calendar. The calendar will reflect the schedule of all three levels (elementary, middle and high) with specific differences noted, such as conferences and early dismissal.  Please see your school for more details regarding orientation, Kindergarten Gentle Start and conferences.

2013-14 School Calendar 

Earlier this week Superintendent Dr. Erin Prince announced to all staff several administration changes throughout the district effective July 1, 2013.

Cheldelin Middle School Principal Geoff Penrose has accepted a middle and high school alternative principal position in Sand Point, Idaho.

Current Wilson Elementary Principal Jeff Brew (to the left) has graciously accepted the position of Cheldelin Principal next year. Brew has relationships and a positive reputation at Cheldelin, having previously served as the school’s assistant principal. Lisa Krause will continue as Assistant Principal.

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