What sets Discovery Academy apart is its holistic approach. The school offers a full academic program leading to an Oregon diploma, supported by licensed drug and alcohol counselors, mental health professionals, and access to community resources.
By pairing academics along with wraparound recovery services, Discovery Academy offers a unique environment tailored to the needs of students pursuing sobriety and an education.
At Discovery Academy, students will have the chance to earn their Oregon Diploma while receiving personalized support that focuses on their recovery journey. As Principal, Max will lead the way in creating a school environment where academics and recovery go hand in hand, ensuring students feel supported, empowered, and set up for long-term success.
Preschool Promise is a state-funded program that provides free or low-cost preschool access to children in need. Preschool Promise prepares young children for kindergarten by offering quality early education through certified centers around the state. Preschool Promise is available to most families living at or below 200% of the poverty level with children 3-5 years old. The child must be three or four years old as of the September 1st that falls before the start of the school year.
Carruth Compliance Consulting (Carruth) is the third-party administrator that handles 403(b)/457 retirement savings plans for many Oregon school districts, including Willamette Education Service District (WESD). Carruth recently discovered suspicious activity on their computer systems. An investigation revealed that unauthorized access to Carruth’s network occurred in late December 2024, resulting in the compromise of sensitive employee data for Carruth’s clients, including WESD.
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced David Clauson as one of Oregon’s 18 2024-25 Regional Teachers of the Year!
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!
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