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This workshop is part of a series happening all year long, focused on the 2025-2027 Integrated Guidance plans. Each session will cover different topics like understanding school needs, engaging with the community, setting goals, and promoting fairness. You can sign up for one, a few, or all of the workshops. After each session, there will be extra time for you to work together and ask questions.

In a surprise announcement event, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Dr. Charlene Williams joined Oregon Lottery leaders, North Marion School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Rhoades, and North Marion High School Principal De Ann Jenness in honoring Rafael Pelaez as Oregon’s 2024 Education Support Professional of the Year!

The 2nd Annual Marion-Polk Child, Youth & Family Services Summit was a success! Professionals and advocates gathered at the Salem Convention Center to explore resilience and belonging.

Inspiring workshops and panels left us motivated to continue supporting our community's children and families!

Dr. Joe Morelock, WESD Superintendent, summed it up perfectly: "The summit reinforced the importance of community collaboration and reminded me that together, we can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families."

Recently, WESD collaborated with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Association of General Contractors, and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon on a billboard contest promoting work zone safety. The contest garnered 86 submissions, all of which were designed by high-school students in the region. Two standout designs were selected as winners. These billboards are now posted near Eugene, Salem, and Portland, Oregon, and serve as a testament to the power of collaboration and spreading awareness about work zone safety.