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
Attention all incoming high school students! The application process for the 2018-19 West Linn Youth Advisory Council is now open. Applications can be found on the City's website and must be turned in to Courtney Flynn (cflynn@westlinnoregon.gov) by May 2. The Youth Advisory Council's mission is to engage a representative group of West Linn youth to effectively serve the City through community-oriented discussions and projects aimed at providing recognition and understanding for the issues that affect both them and their peers in West Linn. Interested applicants must be entering grades 9-12 for the 2018-19 school year, be a West Linn resident or attend a West Linn school, and be able to commit several hours a month to serve on the Youth Advisory Council, including attending at least one meeting per month.
The Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) held its inaugural Trade and Workforce Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, April 21, presenting scholarships to three deserving West Linn-Wilsonville students. Wilsonville High School’s Gavin Moss and Arts and Technology High School’s Julia Laws and Jacob Thompson received scholarships
The WACC Trade and Workforce Scholarship program focuses on the importance of local economy and workforce. For the first time, WACC provided scholarships that strengthen Wilsonville’s current and future workforce, which is important to maintain a vibrant community that supports jobs and careers for individuals and families in Wilsonville. The three WLWV students distinguished themselves through determination and hard work.
“These amazing young adults are the future business leaders of Wilsonville, and we are excited to help them on their journey to successful careers,” said WACC Membership and Communications Manager Laurie Tarter. [READ MORE ABOUT THE EXCITING ACHIEVEMENT]
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s Center for Research in Environmental Sciences and Technologies (CREST) welcomed Wilsonville McDonald’s, state legislators, students and community members for a special Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 23.
In honor of the national holiday, Boones Ferry Primary fourth-graders participated by planting vegetation donated by Wilsonville McDonald’s. The celebration marks the third year of the tradition, and highlights an exciting development, as Wilsonville McDonald’s has donated funding that will expand CREST’s Farm-to-Cafeteria program. The donation will allow CREST to grow increased varieties and amounts of produce, which will add to the table grapes and kiwi berries that CREST currently provides for West Linn-Wilsonville School District cafeterias. [READ MORE ABOUT THE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION]
