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Oregon Small Schools Association

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A Voice for Small Schools

The Oregon Small Schools Association is a nonprofit organization of small schools who have the common goal of ensuring their interests are heard in Salem and in the larger education community.

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From the Executive Director

carterm_cropped.jpgWelcome to the homepage of the Oregon Small Schools Association. OSSA works hard for its members in a number of critical areas: professional development, legislative lobbying and priorities, recognition of outstanding small schools and people, regular communication through email and newsletters, and advocacy on behalf of small schools throughout the state. We hope to have you join us! — Michael Carter, OSSA Executive Director

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Awards & Scholarships

OSSA sponsors three recognition programs for small schools staff deserving of special attention, as well as a new student scholarship program for its member districts. Help us recognize our outstanding colleagues! Nominate someone today.

STAFF AWARDS
Teacher of the Year: Deadline March 13, 2025 (download pdf)
NEW! Principal of the Year: Deadline March 22, 2024
(Info coming soon)
Administrator of the Year: Nomination deadline May 17, 2024 (download pdf)

OSSA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Oregon Small Schools Association sponsors nine $1,000 scholarships for its member districts.  The OSSA $1,000 scholarships are designed for seniors of the current year's graduation class at small school districts.  Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded at each high school OSAA designation -- 1A, 2A, 3A.  Scholarship application requires two letters of recommendation.

  • Click here for Information Regarding the Scholarships
  • Online Application | Submissions will only be accepted online.  Due by 11:59 pm on April 10, 2026.

 

Scholarship Winners:

1A:

  • JinBo Ciochetti – Monument High School
  • Victoria Morris – Helix High School
  • Serenity Simonton-Selvy – Pacific HS in Port Orford

2A:

  • Kacen Wardle Gold Beach High School
  • Easton Berry Weston-McEwen High School
  • Mason Orem Heppner Jr/Sr High School

3A:

  • Pickering, Lexie South Umpqua High School
  • Velikonia, Jordan Sisters High School
  • Lillebo, Sienna Taft High School

 

For more information

Michael Carter
OSSA Executive Director
541-947-3347
cell: 503-369-9486

Dr. Raeshelle Meyer
COSA Senior Director of Professional Learning
503-581-3141