Our charming coastal community offers a temperate climate, excellent schools and medical care, a variety of shopping, and a host of amenities to round out leisure activities. Winters tend to be somewhat rainy, but otherwise mild. Temperatures fluctuate between about 37-51, with a rare cold snap blessing us with a light dusting of snow.
Winter is a favorite time for whale watchers and storm watchers.
Spring is heralded in with the emergence of new leaves on the trees and newborns at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area chasing each other around like children under their mothers watchful eyes. Summer blesses us with temperatures mostly in the 70s and recreational opportunities abound at nearby beaches, lakes and dunes. The Reedsport School District is committed to individualized attention and putting students first in the pursuit of excellence. Emphasizing skills that are needed to lead successul and fulfilling lives, curriculum is coordinated among three schools to meet the rigorous standards of the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century. Highland Elementary School is one of three schools in Oregon to implement the core knowledge curriculum, a sequenced program for teaching essential concepts in math, science, history, geography, language and fine arts.