Coquille School District


Coquille School District is a public school district that serves the city of Coquille, Oregon, United States.
The Coquille School District #8 is located in Southwestern Oregon 20 miles from the Oregon coast. The Coquille School District operates four schools: Lincoln School of Early Learning - grades pre-school-first grade Coquille Valley Elementary School -second through sixth and Coquille Junior/Senior High- seventh through twelfth, and Winter Lakes School an alternative school serving grades kindergarten through twelve.

School Board

The Coquille School Board is made up of seven elected officials. Each board member serves a four-year term.
Chair: Cliff Wheeler
Vice-Chair: Roy Wright
Director: Misty Thrash
Director: Steve Britton
Director: Traci Gederos
Director: Matt Rowe
Director: Heather Echavarria

Administration

Superintendent: Tim Sweeney
Coquille Jr/Sr High Principal: Jeff Philley
Winter Lakes Principal/Title IX Director: Tony Jones
Coquille Valley Elementary Principal: Geoff Wetherell
Lincoln School of Early Learning Principal: Sharon Nelson
High School vice-principal/Title III Director: Aramndo Ruiz
Winter Lakes vice-principal/CTE Coordinator Lonnie Usrey
Director of Special Programs: Wayne Gallagher Indian Ed Coordinator: Maureen March Coordinator of Improving Student Attendance: Jennifer Sweeney

Leadership Team

Business Manager: Teri Pointer
Transportation Director: Keryn Ogle
Maintenance/Custodial/Food Service: Marci Gallagher
Technology: Walt Wilcott

Demographics

The district serves approximately 1200 students and employs 156 staff members.

Schools

Early Learning

The junior high which serves students in grades 7–8, occupies one wing of the school. Students have elective opportunities that include - art, music, foods, CTE, PE, and yearbook. Extra-curricular offerings include robotics, cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, track, knowledge bowl.
The high school houses grades 9-12 and is highly rated by the state of Oregon. The 2015 graduation rate was in the top 10% in Oregon. Students have opportunities to earn college credits while at Coquille High School through Southwest Oregon Community College.
Elective offerings include - Spanish, foods, CTE, careers, drama, art, music, and advanced science classes.
Extra-curricular opportunities include robotics, soccer, cross country, volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball, baseball, softball, track, and speech/debate.

Alternative Education

Winter Lakes School is an alternative school that offers students the option of attending classes on campus or online. Students from 15 area school districts take advantage of WLS learning opportunities.