Coquille School District
Coquille School District (8) is a public school district that serves the city of Coquille, Oregon, United States.
The Coquille School District #8 is located in Southwestern Oregon 20 miles from the Oregon coast. The Coquille School District operates four schools: Lincoln School of Early Learning - grades pre-school- kindergarten, Coquille Valley Elementary School - first through sixth and Coquille Junior/Senior High- seventh through twelfth, and Winter Lakes School an alternative school serving grades three through twelve.
School Board
The Coquille School Board is made up of seven elected officials. Each board member serves a four-year term. Chair: Cliff Wheeler Vice-Chair: Roy Wright Director: Misty Thrash Director: Steve Britton Director: Traci Gederos Director: Larry Payne Director: Heather Echavarria
Administration
Superintendent: Tim Sweeney Coquille Jr/Sr High Principal: Jeff Philley Winter Lakes Principal/Title IX Director: Tony Jones Coquille Valley Elementary Principal: Geoff Wetherell Lincoln School of Early Learning Principal: Sharon Nelson High School vice-principal/Title III Director: Aramndo Ruiz Winter Lakes vice-principal/Title II Director: Amy Flora Director of Special Programs: Wayne Gallagher
Leadership Team
Business Manager: Teri Pointer Transportation Supervisor: Sharon Nelson and Susan Shepherd Maintenance/Custodial/Food Service: Tim Sweeney and Wayne Gallagher Technology: Walt Wilcott
Demographics
The district serves approximately 950 students and employs 140 staff members.[1]
Schools
Early Learning
- Lincoln School of Early Learning - serves pre-school (age 3), pre-kindergarten (age 4), and full day kindergarten (age 5). The staff works closely with families to create a schedule that meets the needs of early learners.
Elementary School
- Coquille Valley Elementary CVE is home of the Eagles and serves students in grades 1-6.
Secondary Schools
- Coquille Junior/SeniorHigh School
The junior high which serves students in grades 7-8, occupies one wing of the school. Students have elective opportunities that include - art, music, foods, CTE, PE, and yearbook. Extra-curricular offerings include robotics, cross country, volleyball, football, basketball (boys & girls), wrestling, track (boys & girls), knowledge bowl.
The high school houses grades 9-12 and is highly rated by the state of Oregon. The 2015 graduation rate was in the top 10% in Oregon. Students have opportunities to earn college credits while at Coquille High School through Southwest Oregon Community College. Elective offerings include - Spanish, foods, CTE, careers, drama, art, music, and advanced science classes. Extra-curricular opportunities include robotics, soccer (boys & girls), cross country (boys & girls), volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball (boys & girls), baseball, softball, track (boys & girls), and speech/debate.
Alternative Education
Winter Lakes School is an alternative school that offers students the option of attending classes on campus or online. Students from 10 area school districts take advantage of WLS learning opportunities.
References
- ↑ Coquille School District (website) Accessed February 2011.
External links
- Coquille School District (official website)