All staff will be welcomed to the 2017-18 school year on Wednesday, August 30 at a welcome back rally at Corvallis High School. All schools and the district administration building will be closed to the public for the day.
This event traditionally includes a welcome from the superintendent and representatives of the school board, the Oregon School Employees Association, and the Corvallis Education Association. This year’s event will also include a keynote speech from Manny Scott with a compelling message about the importance of relationships between staff and students and the power of connection.
Manny is one of the original “Freedom Writers” whose story was told in part in the 2007 film of the same name. In his keynote, he will share his story, and several eye-opening insights, of how, through hard work and with the help of others, he went from being an “unreachable” and “unteachable” student to becoming a successful student, husband, father, entrepreneur, pilot and public servant. This message inspires people to become change agents who help others write new, more fulfilling chapters in their lives.
“Our district is committed to helping every student reach their full potential, whatever it takes,” noted Superintendent Ryan Noss. “I am excited to host Manny Scott as our keynote. After hearing him speak at a conference last year, we immediately knew that his message would resonate with our staff as we prepare to kick off a new school year.”
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 6.