South Coast ESD

Our Superintendent and Board Members enjoyed this wonderful performance by Beaverton School District students at the OSBA Annual Conference in Portland! Building bridges to student success—together with districts across Oregon. #OSBAConference #OregonEducation"

Day 1 at OSBA's Annual Convention!
🎓 Superintendent Peterson and Board members are here learning alongside educators from across Oregon. Excited to bring back insights that will help our students succeed. #BuildingBridges #OregonEducation

🌞 Headed to the Wednesday Market in downtown Coos Bay? Be sure to stop by the Healthy Families booth!

We’ll have fun activities, free parenting resources, and a welcoming team ready to share how we support families with little ones—from pregnancy through the toddler years. 💕

👶 Expecting? Have a newborn? Chasing after a toddler? We’re here for YOU.

🧺 Stroll the market, soak up the sunshine, snag some local goodies, and say hi to Healthy Families!

📍 Downtown Coos Bay
📅 Wednesday
🕙 9 AM – 2 PM

#HealthyFamilies #ParentingSupport #CoosBayMarket #FamilyFirst

🎤 AMA with the Boss! 🎤

Well, here’s your chance! Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Superintendent Peterson on Tuesday, September 1st, from 3:30–4:30 PM. Log into the Zoom link: https://scesd-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/83377950142

👉 Mark your calendars, bring your curiosity, and get ready to ask away!

Healthy Families will be at the Wednesday Market in downtown Coos Bay—and you definitely want to swing by!

We’ve got fun activities, helpful parenting resources, and friendly faces ready to chat about how we support families with young children—all totally free. Whether you're expecting, have a newborn, or a toddler on the move, we're here to connect and support YOU.

🧺 Come explore the market, enjoy the sunshine, grab some goodies, and don’t forget to stop by the Healthy Families booth—we’d love to see you!

📍 Downtown Coos Bay
📅 Wednesday
🕙 9 AM to 2 PM

#HealthyFamilies #SupportForParents #DowntownCoosBay #WednesdayMarket

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at South Coast ESD!

We want to remind everyone that South Coast ESD will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd, and Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We'll be back to regular hours on Monday, July 7th.

We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 To our incredible licensed staff—thank you for your passion, dedication, and tireless work shaping the future. Your creativity, compassion, and commitment make a difference every single day in the lives of students and families across our region. This week (and every week), we celebrate YOU. 💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #SouthCoastProud

🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 March 24–28, South Coast ESD will be running on a skeleton crew as many staff take a well-earned break!

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at South Coast ESD! 🍀 May your coffee be strong, your Wi-Fi be stable, and your lucky streak last at least until Friday! If you find a pot of gold, we accept donations in the form of snacks and office supplies. Stay lucky, stay green, and may the only pinching today be from your stapler! #LuckyToBeHere #ShamrockinAtESD #NoPinchZone

🚨 School Closure Alert – March 17th 🚨 Due to inclement weather, Powers School District and Myrtle Point School District will be closed Monday, March 17th. We will continue to provide updates as other districts assess flooding and road conditions. Stay safe, and check back for the latest information!

Happy Classified Employee Week! This week, we celebrate our incredible classified employees - the backbone of our schools and programs. Your dedication, hard work, and support create welcoming, safe, and thriving learning environments. Your impact extends beyond our schools, enriching our entire community. On behalf of South Coast ESD, thank you for all you do. We appreciate you! With Gratitude, Paul Peterson

Join us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Superintendent Peterson this afternoon from 12:15 - 12:45 PM &/or 3:45 - 4:15 PM. This is a great opportunity to share your insights and get your questions answered. We hope to see you there!

🎄✨ Holiday Closure Announcement! 🎉 South Coast ESD will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24th & 25th, and Wednesday, January 1st, to observe Christmas and New Year. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🌟🎁

ESD Staff, As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each of you. Your commitment to our students, families, and school community has been inspiring. This year has brought its share of unique challenges, yet your dedication, hard work, and resilience have continued to shine. You impact our students' lives daily, helping shape their futures and create a positive learning environment. Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy moments with loved ones. May this holiday season bring you joy, peace, and a memorable time with family and friends. Wishing you all a safe and joyful holiday season. Warm regards, Paul D. Peterson

Big congrats to Taryn McPheeters for nailing the best guess on how many chocolates were crammed into the tree beverage dispenser! Well done, Taryn! And for those curious about our dental insurance, give her about a month—she’ll be our resident expert after sampling her sweet, sweet winnings! 😄🍫🦷

A standing ovation for Dana Mohn, who absolutely nailed the art of ugly fashion—so much so that her peers crowned her the reigning queen of hideousness. Dana, you didn't just rock the ugly; you turned it into a masterpiece. Bravo! 👏😂

Wednesday afternoon's Legislative Forum was a great success! We were honored to host Oregon Senator Dick Anderson, Representative Court Boice, and Representative Boomer Wright. They shared valuable updates and engaged in thoughtful discussions, answering questions from our district superintendents and board members. Thank you to everyone who participated in this important conversation!

Here are some snapshots from our inaugural DHH Family Night! These events bring together families of children with hearing impairments and deafness to foster connection, build community, and gain deeper insight into their children’s experiences.

NOTICE: Holiday Closure: South Coast ESD will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.