Along The Trail
September 06, 2016

What makes Oregon Trail Schools outstanding?

Our teachers have high expectations and our students rise to the challenge!

Committed educators
  • We believe we have the best employee/employer relations in the state! A partnership that puts students first, encourages long-term fiscal stability, and enables OTSD to sustain and grow programs and staffing. 
  • Sandy Grade is Oregon's recipient of the Whole Child award. 
  • Jennifer Nash, Sandy Grade Kindergarten teacher was honored by the Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics for outstanding contributions to mathematics. 
Exceptional students
  • Awards: Creative & Performing Arts, Manufacturing Technology, Robotics, Automotive Technology, Agriculture & FFA Leadership, 3D Animation, Speech & Debate, and more. 
  • Academic achievement: OTSD students outperform their peers statewide in the rigorous state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
  • College readiness: Sandy High students outperform Oregon and national averages in the ACT & PSAT.
Comprehensive education opportunities
  • A 21st century high school that offers Career & Technical Education course offerings, Honors Diploma, AP courses, online courses, and 26 college dual-credit courses totaling 164 credit hours.
  • A new Middle College partnership with Mount Hood Community College providing opportunity for students to earn their high school diploma and up to 72 college credits. This program is for highly-motivated students age 16 and older who are ready to advance toward earning a college degree.
  • Technology embedded in classrooms across the district, increasing student access to a global educational network.
  • A K-10 International Baccalaureate school with Mandarin language instruction.
  • An arts education partnership with The Right Brain Initiative.
  • Head Start & Preschool Promise programs, Little Steps school readiness program, and Full-Day Kindergarten.  
We're motivated to ensure our students arrive at the future they deserve!