Wallowa School District Announces Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal for the 2026-2027 School Year
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The Wallowa School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Rollie Marshall as Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal for the 2026–2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Marshall, a retired and highly respected longtime Eastern Oregon educator, brings a wealth of experience, steady leadership, and a deep connection to the Wallowa community. As someone well-known to our staff and community, we are confident he will provide strong leadership during this important transition.
Over the coming months, Mr. Marshall and Superintendent Baxter will work closely together to ensure a thoughtful, intentional transition and a smooth leadership shift for students, staff, and families. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Board of Directors for their focused and deliberate efforts in securing strong leadership for the year ahead, while also preparing to launch a comprehensive search next October for Wallowa’s next permanent superintendent.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Marshall to this role, and in thanking our exceptional staff for their resilience, professionalism, and continued commitment to making Wallowa School District an outstanding place for students to learn and thrive.
Upcoming Events
MARCH
3/3- 6PM Board Meeting @ Elementary Library
Join Here: Board Meeting Link
3/19-3/21- FFA State Convention
3/20-3/29- SPRING BREAK
APRIL
4/2- End of Quarter 3
4/11- 8PM-Midnight High School Prom @ The Elk's Lodge
4/13- 6PM Board Meeting @ Elementary Library
Join Here: Board Meeting Link
4/22- High School Wallowa County Career Fair
4/30- Elementary Music Recital
MAY
5/11- 6PM Board Meeting @ Elementary Library
5/14- Elementary Music Concert
5/23- Alumni Banquet
5/25- HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL
JUNE
6/8- 6PM Board Meeting @ Elementary Library
6/6- 11AM Graduation @ Gym
6/12- Half Day/Last Day of School
Athletics Schedules- See "Athletics" Section (weekly schedule reminders are sent out via FB and game time updates via Square)
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Students & Parents
Teachers
Wallowa School District is located in the beautiful town of Wallowa, Oregon. The district is home to about 200 students and 40 staff. The elementary, middle, and high school reside on the same campus which provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and a unity between students and staff. The small class sizes provide students with a high level of support from staff. Wallowa staff pride themselves on knowing their students and families well.
Students First – Ensuring High Levels of Learning and Growth for Each Student!
VISION & MISSION
To Accomplish This Vision, the Wallowa School District Staff Create Welcoming and Engaging Environments Where:
Students Come First
People and Relationships Matter
It’s Never Too Late to Learn – Growth Mindset and High Expectations for Teaching and Learning Ensure Learning and Growth For EACH Student
All Means All - Inclusivity and Equity are Prioritized for EACH Student
Instructional Time is Prioritized and Protected, With Learning Relevant and Challenging
“We,” Collectively as a Staff, Impact Student Learning, Ensure Consistency, Commit to Collective Agreements, and Use Common Language
Effective Practices for Teaching and Learning are a Part of All Lessons, Ensuring That all Lessons Have Clarity: Students Know WHAT they are learning, WHY They Are Learning It, and HOW They Will Be Successful, With Explicit Success Criteria Provided
Students Feel Safe, Supported, and Cared for; Physically and Emotionally
Positive, Supportive, and Restorative Approaches to Behavior are Practiced and Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Practices are Imbedded
Language and Communication Build Agency and Identity
Engagement with Community is Valued
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival Procedures
Student safety is our #1 priority!
Students Who Ride A Bus
When the bus arrives at 7:30 a.m., students will exit the bus and enter the designated North Elementary entrance. Students who have electronic devices will power off their device and place in the provided Yondr pouch before entering the school building. Elementery students will hang up their backpacks and will make their way to the BJR cafeteria for breakfast. Middle + High School students will pass through the Elementary School and enter the main High or Middle School entrance, pouching their devices in the provided Yondr pouches upon entry. Middle + High School students will eat the provided breakfast in their 1st period classroom.
Students Who are Dropped Off at Arrival
Drivers must obey all traffic safety signs and directions. Cell phones should not be used during drop off. Drive slowly and watch for children. Students may be dropped off at 7:30 a.m.! Students who are dropped off will utilize the designated student drop off area north of/behind the school, in front of our Ag Block Building. Elementary students cannot be dropped off on the south side of the building, next to the highway.
Parents/Caregivers will pull into the lane heading east designated for drop off, next to the yellow curbing, pulling all the way forward in the designated space. A yellow line and curb mark the areas where students may be let out of vehicles. This is the area where staff monitor safety and provide supervision. Drivers must remain with their vehicle in these lanes. Students will exit the vehicle on the side closest to the building and use the designated walkway, never walking in front of, behind or between cars. Students must walk in the area designated as a walkway, maintaining social distancing, and entering through the northeast doors of the building. As students enter the building, a staff member will welcome them to school. Students with electronic devices will power off their device and lock in the school-provided Yondr pouches. Elementary Students will proceed down the hallway, hang up their backpacks, and head to the BJR for breakfast.
Middle + High School students will enter through the main entrances, power off and lock their electronic devices in the school-provided Yondr pouch, and have breakfast in their 1st Period classroom.
Dismissal Procedures
Student safety is our #1 priority
Students Who Ride A Bus
Students who ride a bus will be released first to the buses. Upon exit, students with Yondr pouches will unlock their pouch to access their electronic devices. Students will go directly to the bus area. Students will walk on sidewalks and designated walking areas, exiting at the point closest to their bus doors. Upon entering the bus, students will take their seat and follow bus driver directions.
Students Who are Picked Up at Dismissal
Drivers must obey all traffic safety signs and directions. Cell phones should not be used during student pick up. Drive slowly and watch for children. Students go directly to the student pick-up area when they are released. Parents picking students up will utilize the designated student pick up area north of/behind the school. Elementary students cannot be picked up on the south side of the building, next to the highway.
Middle + High School can be picked up in the student parking lot or designated parking areas. All students crossing the highway must use the designated crosswalk and crossing light + signal.
Parents/Caregivers will pull into the lane heading east designated for pick up, next to the yellow curbing, pulling all the way forward to the northeast door. This is the area where staff monitor safety and provide supervision. Drivers must remain with their vehicle in these lanes.Drivers must remain with their vehicle in these lanes, buckling students who need assistance bluckling, and exit when ready to do so to keep the parent pick up line moving. Students will enter the vehicle on the side closest to the building and use the designated walkway, never walking in front of, behind or between cars. Students must walk in the area designated as a walkway.
CONTACT US
Mr. Brett Baxter - Superintendent + Title IX & Civil Rights Coordinator
Mrs. Sara Hayes - K-12 Principal + Civil Rights Coordinator
Larry Braden - K-12 Dean of Students
Lynell Waldron - District + Elementary Secretary
Jessica Nye - Middle + High School Secretary
Annette Moeller - Athletic Director + Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Elementary Phone: (541) 886-2061 | Fax: 541-886-7355
Middle & High School: (541) 886-2951 | Fax: 541-886-7355
Address: P.O. Box 425 | Wallowa, Oregon 97885
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