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2006-2007 School Year Calendar
First Day of School: Tuesday, September 5th
Important Elementary Registration Information
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District Overview
North Wasco County School District #21 serves approximately 3,000 students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Three elementary schools serve grades Kindergarten through fifth. The sixth through eighth grades are located at The Dalles Middle School. The two high schools have been combined to form one 4A high school. The ninth grade is located on the Wahtonka campus and grades 10 through 12 are located on The Dalles campus. One Charter School, Mosier Community School, serves approximately 100 students in grades K through 6.
The district is organized with a seven-member elected board of directors and a board-appointed budget committee. The district employs over 160 teachers, counselors and librarians, with an additional 185 support staff.
A strong connection with Region 9 ESD and Columbia Gorge Community College exists to support an effective educational environment. There is strong support from our administrative team, as well as the school board, to establish a systemic and comprehensive approach to teaching and learning.
District Administration Office Location:
Candy Armstrong, Superintendent
3632 West 10th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6149
Fax: (541) 298-6018
Community Location Overview
Built upon the hills of the Columbia Gorge, The Dalles terrain is a combination of forests, orchards, and high desert, offering great outdoor recreation and an area rich in history and resources. The Dalles has served as a center of trade for more than 10,000 years and is the Wasco County seat, providing service to over 70,000 residents of Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties in Oregon, as well as Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington. Our downtown area is a registered historic district featuring architecture from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
The Dalles provides a small town atmosphere with strong community support for education. A variety of cultural activities are available, including a community theater and concerts. The medical community has earned a progressive reputation for providing state-of-the-art medical services.
Recreational opportunities include fishing, hiking, boating, windsurfing, and the region's newest addition, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. This new resource is the main interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and will provide historical, cultural, and geographic interpretation as well as educational opportunities in conjunction with area schools and the Columbia Gorge Community College.
With the Columbia River at its front door and the Deschutes River nearby, opportunities for water sports are limitless. Windsurfers from all over the world come to The Dalles to experience some of the best sailing available. Those with an interest in skiing, either cross-country or downhill, can enjoy their favorite sport at Mt. Hood.
The Dalles Dam is a massive link in the chain of dams on the 1,200 mile Columbia River. Lewis and Clark first camped near The Dalles in 1805. Oregon Trail wagons traveled through the area on their way to the Willamette Valley.
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Non-discrimination Statement: It is the policy of the North Wasco County School District Board of Education and School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about [equal opportunity and nondiscrimination] should contact the Superintendent at the North Wasco County School District Office, (541) 296-6149 or TDD 1-800-735-2900. Special Needs Contact Statement: Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodation should contact the North Wasco County School District Office, 3632 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon, Phone (541) 296-6149 or TDD/TRS 1-800-735-2900. Contact should be made 48 hours in advance of the event. For employment applications, employment interview processes and/or employment information and assistance contact the Human Resources Director at (541) 298-6143 or TDD/TRS 1-800-735-2900. Section 504 Coordinator: Human Resources Director, 3632 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Phone: (541) 298-6143 Title II Coordinator: Superintendent, 3632 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058, Phone (541) 296-6149 Title IX Coordinator: Human Resources Director, 3632 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Phone: (541) 298-6143
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Last updated: 09/05/2006
