News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
The Scio School District saw an increase in graduation rates and a decrease in regular attendance during the previous school year, while standardized test scores saw mixed results. The Oregon Department of Education published its […]
Buttons, bookmarks, hot chocolate and more were all part of Willamette Connections Academy’s first in-person Scholastic Book Fair at the online school’s headquarters in Scio. According to WillCA leaders, dozens of students, family members and […]
First Fridays offer Scio students a bundle of fun! The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub, a regional public/private partnership, is teaming with the Scio Public Library to host Mobile Makerspace events on the first Friday of every […]
During this season of thankfulness, it’s important to recognize those who serve on local school boards. Rozanna Eckstein, from Scio, was a member of Willamette Connections Academy’s charter school board and a dedicated learning coach. […]
Students will be back in the building Tuesday, and Scio schools are busy preparing for the upcoming school year. During Kindergarten Jumpstart week, Aug. 22-26, Centennial Elementary hosted a barbecue for more than 100 kindergartners […]
Honors graduate, Hailey Eckstein, is the only “legacy” member of the Willamette Connections Academy class of 2022. “Willamette Connections Academy prepared me for college tremendously,” the 17-year-old said. “WillCA has helped prepare me to continue […]
