About

Discover Lincoln County School District

Stretching along 55 miles of breathtaking coastline from Cascade Head to Cape Perpetua, LCSD is a district like no other. Our domain spans 1,000 square miles—about the size of Rhode Island!—encompassing:

  • Charming coastal towns: Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, and Yachats
  • Vibrant inland communities: Toledo, Siletz, and Eddyville

Each area boasts its own distinct culture and perspective, creating a rich tapestry of experiences for our students.

By the Numbers

  • 11 regular schools
  • 1 online school (7th & 8th grade)
  • 3 public charter schools
  • About 4,900 students (K-12)
  • 600 dedicated employees

Our Motto

“Every Child, Every Day, Future Ready”

This isn’t just a catchy phrase — it’s the compass that guides everything we do. LCSD strives to provide innovative educational experiences that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

Partners in Excellence

We believe in leveraging expertise to provide the best for our students:

  • Sodexo: Keeping our schools clean and our students well-fed
  • First Student, Inc.: Ensuring safe transportation across our coastal kingdom

Join Our Journey

At LCSD, we’re more than just a school district. We’re a community united by a passion for learning and a commitment to nurturing the potential of every student.  Come grow with us where the forest meets the sea, and where every day brings new opportunities to learn, explore, and prepare for a bright future!

Interesting facts about LCSD

  • Awards to our teaching staff include the Milken Award, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), Regional Teacher of the Year, Oregon PE Teacher of the Year, Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year, CTE Teacher of the Year, and Middle School Teacher of the Year among many others. In addition to our teachers being awarded for their excellence, other awards include HR Director of the Year, Oregon Bus Driver of the Year, and Oregon School Board Association of the Year
  • LCSD is proud to have 15 National Board Certified Teachers.
  • The District had an agreement with Oregon Coast Community College to offer classes to LCSD students who earn credits at both the college and the high school prior to the state requiring it.
  • AVID has been implemented in all schools, including elementary grades. AVID is advancement via individual determination and has proven to support graduation levels.
  • A robust CTE (Career Technical Education) curriculum in every high school including:
      • Visual Communication
      • Early Childhood Education and Training
      • Engineering and Manufacturing
      • Digital Design
      • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
      • Natural Resource and Forestry
      • Digital Media Art and Communication
      • Drafting and Manufacturing
      • Culinary Arts (Taft High School in Lincoln City offers an award-winning culinary arts program)
      • Visual Design and Communication
      • Newport High is an International Baccalaureate school.
      • Crestview Heights Elementary is piloting an Experiential Ocean Literacy Program.
      • Waldport High School has been awarded a Bronze medal by the US News and World Report Rankings of Best High Schools for four consecutive years.
      • LCSD offers all students FREE breakfast and lunch. Most of our schools have gardens which provide not only horticulture instruction to students, but also year-round produce and herbs for school lunches.

      General questions about our district may be directed to:

      Susan Schuytema
      Communications Coordinator
      Phone: 541-265-9211 ext. 415
      Email: susan.schuytema@lincoln.k12.or.us