Coquille School District
Coquille School District (8) 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 Labor Union Representation. Coquille School District educators are represented by the Coquille Education Association. Administration. Superintendent: Tim Sweeney (selected as 2019 Oregon Superintendent of the Year) 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. 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 (boys & girls), wrestling, track (boys & girls), knowledge bowl. Schools. Secondary Schools. 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 (boys & girls), cross country (boys & girls), volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball (boys & girls), baseball, softball, track (boys & girls), 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.