North Santiam School District

06/05/2026

We encourage everyone to celebrate the Class of 2026 tonight, June 5th, at 7:00 pm in the Salem Armory (2310 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97303)

To the Class of 2026,
Today, we celebrate your incredible achievements. High school graduation marks the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and unforgettable memories. As you move on to the next exciting chapter of your lives, whether it be college, trade school, military service, career, or other adventures, remember that your future is limited only by the size of your dreams and the power of your imagination!

We are immensely proud of each and every one of you. Your resilience, determination, and passion have brought you to this moment, and we know you'll continue to achieve great things.✨🎓

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Join us this week to celebrate our 8th graders and wish them the best of luck in high school!
Mari-Linn School Promotion:
Tonight, June 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Mari-Linn School gym
Stayton Middle School Promotion:
June 4th at 7:00 pm in the Stayton High School main gym
Sublimity School Promotion:
June 4th at 6:00 pm in the Sublimity School gym

To our Future Eagles,
This week, we celebrate a significant milestone as you end the middle school chapter of your story and turn the page to your next adventure. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this moment, and we couldn't be prouder!

Change can be scary, but it can also bring new opportunities, fresh ideas, and endless possibilities. Embrace the unknown and carry forward the lessons you've learned, the friendships you've made, and the dreams you've nurtured. The future is bright, and we are excited to see all the amazing things you will achieve.

06/01/2026

Happy Caribbean-American Heritage Month!

During the month of June, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Caribbean-American communities. The strength of all of our communities grows through the individual stories that we each contribute.

05/25/2026

We’re taking a moment to pay tribute to the courageous service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we gather with family and friends, let’s take a moment to reflect on the profound legacy of our fallen heroes and honor their memory with reverence and respect.

05/19/2026

North Santiam School District, Cascade School District, and Santiam Canyon School District Special Education Departments are proud to be working together to bring you the 2026 Disability & Mental Health Resource Fair on May 20, 2026!

05/18/2026

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and on May 18th, we celebrate National Speech-Language Pathologists Day. This school year, NSSD ensured that all students with communication needs were served by an in-person speech-language pathologist (SLP), increasing our students’ access to communication services.

Maria Lipp brought her years of experience as a speech-language pathologist to NSSD to support students with communication needs at our schools that had previously been served by virtual speech therapists assisted by our in-person bilingual speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA), Lorena Cortes. Lorena has been a valuable asset district-wide with her ability to support students and families with Spanish as their first language.

Our staff and students have also had access to a speech-language pathologist who specializes in augmentative alternative communication (AAC), Nicole Collings, and her SLPA, Amy Adair. Students use high-tech AAC devices and low-tech visual communication systems across school settings. The majority of high-tech AAC users are currently attending Stayton Elementary School (8 classrooms have AAC users). With other AAC users at Sublimity Grade School, Regis St. Mary Catholic School, and Stayton High School.

Katie Grossen, NSSD SLP for 12 years, has a vision to create accessible communication for all students across our district by working closely with our AAC Specialist to make AAC available to all staff and students as a built-in communication support, benefiting students with delayed communication skills or limited English proficiency. Many teachers of our youngest learners already incorporate signs, gestures, and other visual communication materials to support comprehension in their classrooms. Katie’s vision is to have a universal visual language system used across school settings, including hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds district-wide that also aligns with the visual vocabulary in the high-tech AAC devices students with communication needs are already using to ensure that their voices are heard.