My name is Krista Nieraeth, and I’m honored and excited to be joining this wonderful school community as your new superintendent.

While I may be new to Santiam Canyon, I’m no stranger to small schools. I’m a proud graduate of Bonanza High School, and in my 22 year educational career, I’ve spent 20 of those years working in small schools and districts. In that time, I’ve worn many hats—from driving a small bus to athletic events and field trips, to coaching middle and high school sports, teaching introductory and advanced science and math classes, and serving as both a principal and a superintendent. One of the things I love most about small districts is that it’s truly a team effort—everyone pitches in to make things run smoothly.

My goal as superintendent is simple: to support our students and staff by being present, helping wherever I can, and doing what’s needed to make a positive difference every day.

I believe deeply that all students can learn and succeed. With strong relationships, high expectations, and standing together, we can help students understand that hard work, resilience, and showing up each day are the foundation for success.

I also believe small schools can offer the same great opportunities as larger ones—we just get a little more creative in how we make them happen.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the opportunity to serve this amazing community. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you and experiencing everything that makes Santiam Canyon such a special place.

Warmly,

Starting today, you'll see our district and school websites revamped. We have been working to make our website easier to navigate, as well as easier to keep all of our information more updated. The web address will be the same, http://santiam.k12.or.us/. Be on the look out!!

Registration for the upcoming school year is open NOW. Please click on the link http://santiam.k12.or.us/enrollment-and-registration/ to register your student today!

All students, even returning, must register. If you completed spring registration, you do not have to register your student again.

Both SES and SJSHS will have in building registration days August 12 from 8am - 3pm and August 13 from 11:30am - 7:30pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's school!

The first day of school for students starts on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please keep checking your ParentSquare, as well as our website and Facebook pages for important times and dates for the start of school.

Here is the link to the 25 - 26 Academic Calendar: http://santiam.k12.or.us/media/2025/04/2025-2026-Calendar.pdf