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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.

Latest News

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September 25, 2025

Playground Update

Good Evening Families, I am excited to share that our playground is open again! The grounds have been sanitized, cleared, and new bark has been laid. A special thank you to Hart Landscaping for their. . .

September 23, 2025

Update from Today

Dear Families, Thank you so much for your patience and understanding today. It was truly a testament to how our community Stands Together, even with littlenotice. We want to keep you informed about. . .

September 23, 2025

SES open 9/24

SES Families: SES will be open tomorrow, 9/24. We have fixed the issues and are having all affected areas cleaned and sanitized by ServPro, who will finished late tonight. Our playground, however, . . .

September 23, 2025

SES Closure

Hello all: We will be closing SES TODAY at noon due to sewer issues. Buses will run starting at noon. If you have any questions, or need to make arrangements for your student, please give the front o. . .

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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