Greetings West Linn-Wilsonville School Community -Welcome to the West Linn-Wilsonville School District! This is an exceptional place of teaching, learning and community support. Between our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive School Board and wonderful community, I can’t imagine a better place in which to learn and lead.
What makes this district so special is that while we draw upon students, families and patrons from two cities, we are ONE community, made stronger by our mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people for the world. We have compelling District Goals, that drive strategies and actions for improving how we teach, learn and lead in cultures that are inclusive, courses that are academically rigorous and results that generate equitable outcomes for each child.
This year, our West Linn-Wilsonville theme is “Leading Together”, and I invite members across our community to engage and participate in ways that strengthen our district mission and shine a light on the endeavors of our amazing students.
To a great year!
Kathy Ludwig, Superintendent
The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board tackled a number of business items during its public work session on Monday, June 19. In their last public meeting before their Board Retreat in August, the School Board recognized standout student scientists, updated Board policies, and conducted the annual Superintendent Review.
The Board also welcomed the district’s newest principal in Lowrie Primary’s Sarita Amaya, sharing their excitement as the school says goodbye to longtime principal Patrick Meigs.
“We knew it was going to be difficult to replace someone who’s made the impact that Patrick has made in the Lowrie community, but we really did find the one person who can actually fulfill all the qualities we were looking for in Lowrie’s new principal,” said David Pryor, Assistant Superintendent of Primary Schools. “She brings a love and passion for the whole school, a wealth of information and experience in school leadership as well as expertise in dual language and that cultural aspect that is so important at Lowrie.”
West Linn-Wilsonvile ISEF Student Participants were also recognized Monday night for their many accomplishments in multiple science competitions over the course of the school year. Six WLWV students qualified for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Pittsburgh, Pa. in May. Those six finalists included Wilsonville High School’s Nathan Tidball, Rishma Mukherjee, Michelle Stevens and Hannah Budroe as well as West Linn High School’s Marlee Feltham and Pooja Jain.
The Board’s business, meanwhile, was highlighted by the annual Superintendent Evaluation. [READ MORE]
Staff and students across the West Linn-Wilsonville School District celebrated the last day of the 2017-18 school year on Thursday, June 14. Between fifth-grade promotions, class parties, and retirement send-offs, Thursday was one last opportunity for students, parents, and teachers alike to enjoy each other's company one last time before summer vacation. Watch highlights from the last week of school on our YouTube page. We'll see everyone in August!
All four West Linn-Wilsonville middle schools celebrated the transition from eighth grade to high school on Wednesday morning, inviting friends and family to enjoy the accomplishment. There were student performances, speeches, music, slideshows, and of course laughter during the important morning, as eighth-grade students look forward to their last day of middle school tomorrow. Congratulations, Class of 2022!
