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New Year, New Opportunities

It's an exciting new year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together!

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Welcome to Santiam Canyon SD 

ABOUT US

Stand Together, Find Your Path, Never Give Up!

Santiam Canyon School District proudly serves the communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha and surrounding areas. Santiam Canyon is located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, but within proximity to the Salem.
 

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

MISSION

Santiam Canyon School District will inspire lifelong learning and transform lives by empowering students with the values, skills and knowledge required to be productive global citizens.

We will strive to provide students a quality education by:

  • ESTABLISHING
    strong collaborative relationships
  • FOSTERING
    a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
  • WORKING
    to help students develop their limitless potential.

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August 19, 2025

Welcome Back

Dear Families, Welcome to the 20252026 school year! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and partnership. Our school remains committed to continuous impro. . .

August 18, 2025

Electronic Ban Survey

Hello Santiam Canyon Community and Parents!! As you all know, Governor Kotek issued Executive Order 25-09 which requires all Oregon schools to ban student use of personal electronic devices during th. . .

August 12, 2025

Meet & Greet

Come Say Hi!!!! Please stop by the District Office conference room on Tuesday, August 19th, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm to meet Ms. Nieraeth, and have a cookie or two! If you can't make it the. . .

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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Prospective Families

With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.

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Current Families

We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.

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At a Glance

We’re not like every other K-12 school district. See what makes us great.
 

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