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Welcome to Santiam Canyon SD —

ABOUT US

Stand Together, Find Your Path, Never Give Up!

Santiam Canyon School District proudly serves the communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha and surrounding areas. Santiam Canyon is located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, but within proximity to the Salem.
 

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MISSION

Santiam Canyon School District will inspire lifelong learning and transform lives by empowering students with the values, skills and knowledge required to be productive global citizens.

We will strive to provide students a quality education by:

ESTABLISHING

strong collaborative relationships

FOSTERING

a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment

WORKING

to help students develop their limitless potential.

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For the Week of 10/19

October 18, 2026

For the Week of 10/19

*Here is the schedule of the week of 10/19*Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

October 21, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting

October 17, 2026

October 21, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting

The Santiam Canyon School District Board of Directors will hold their Monthly Regular School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, at the SCSD District Office Conference Room. The Regular...

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Prospective Families

With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.

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Current Families

We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.

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We’re not like every other K-12 school district. See what makes us great.
 

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