EDUCATION RESOURCES South Lane School District, facts and other resources District Headquarters: South Lane School District 45J3 PO Box 218 (455 Adams Ave.), Cottage Grove Interim Superintendent: Dr. Yvonne Curtis Interim Assistant Superintendent: Brian McCasline Special Services Director: Chad Hamilton Human Resources Director: Tracy Ollivant Business Manager: TBA Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor: Matt Allen
Food Service Supervisor: Corina Boylen Transportation Supervisor: Theresa Bichsel Superintendents Assistant: Tonya Kerns Administrative Assistant: Margie Young School Board: Chair: Sherry Duerst-Higgins Vice Chair: Alan Baas Members: Taylor Wilhour, Gary Mort, Tammy Hodgkinson, Dustin Bengtson, Jerry Settelmeyer
Other Resources South Lane School District Early Learning Education Center (resource center for pre-school parents). Classes, support groups, resources for South Lane families and young children. 541-942-4967. English as a Second Language program (South Lane School District). Includes reading, computer time, citizenship classes and family time. Contact: Michele Hilton, 541-767-0939.
Free or reduced-price lunch and breakfast programs: Qualification is income driven. For information, contact the district office. Contact: Corina Boylen, 541-942-3381, ext. 125. Aprovecho Research Center. Institution specializing in appropriate technology, permaculture, sustainable living research and learning. 80574 Hazleton Road, Cottage Grove. Contact: 541-942-8198.
LOCAL SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS London School 73288 London Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-0183 Principal: Laurie Melendy Kindergarten through 8th grade 99 students Harrison Elementary 1000 Taylor Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3389 Principal: Heidi Brown Kindergarten through 5th grade 503 students Bohemia Elementary 721 S. R St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3313 Principal: Heather Bridgens Kindergarten through 5th grade 466 students Dorena School 37141 Row River Road Dorena, OR 97434 (541) 946-1506 Principal: Linda Folkman Kindergarten through 8th grade 68 students MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS Lincoln Middle School 1565 S. Fourth St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3316 Principal: Bill Bechen Grades 6-8, 573 students.
Cottage Grove High School Mailing address: PO Box 160 Street address: 1375 S. River Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3391 Principal: Kevin Herington Grades 9-12 738 students CHARTER SCHOOLS AND A LTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Child’s Way Charter School 37895 Row River Road (541) 946-1821 Culp Creek, OR 97427 Principals: Mike Kerns Sixth through 12th grade 43 South Lane students Academy for Character Education Charter School P.O. Box 1652 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Corner of 6th and Gibbs (541) 942-9707 Contact: Starr Sahnow 94 students Kennedy Alternative High School 79980 Delight Valley School Rd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-1962 Principal: Kim Scrima 77 students PRESCHOOLS First Steps Child Care Center Infant/toddler care at high school for parents in school. Located at Cottage Grove High
School 541-942-3391 x-112 Great Days Early Education Center Education for school readiness. Pre-school and child care for ages 2-1/2 to 5 years. Before and after kindergarten care. After-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade at Harrison Elementary school. 403 N. River Road, Cottage Grove 541-942-7460. Head Start of Lane County Preschool classes for ages 3-4 years. Health, nutrition and parenting services. Children with special needs. Free. Eligibility based on income. Located at ELC 8th Street. 541767-3525.
541-942-4712. Trinity Lutheran Preschool Morning and afternoon classes for ages 3 and 4 years. 675 South Seventh Street, Cottage Grove. 541-942-2373. Lane Community College Cottage Grove Business and computer classes and labs. GED diploma: academic skills combined with workplace skills. College credit classes. 1275 S. River Road. 541-463-4229.
Little Middle School Preschool A preschool that combines basic academic skills with socialization. A partnership between South Lane School District and Great Days Early Education Center. At Latham 541-915-2818. Oak Park Christian School Pre-school through kindergarten for ages 3-5 years. 152 S. M St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-4422. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Preschool Morning class for ages 3-4 years. 1025 N. 19th, Cottage Grove.
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