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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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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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Behavior Goal Met!

April 30, 2026

Behavior Goal Met!

Dear Families,Let's congratulate our kids for meeting their behavior goal and earning a mini Fanta soda, for Fanta-stic behavior, at recess today! The playground was hopping with music and celebrat...

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

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