Lane Education Service District

10/07/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Lane ESD Board, Andrea and Erin!

We’re excited to welcome Andrea Tolson and Erin Zygaitis as the newest members of the Lane ESD Board of Directors! They were appointed in September and officially took the Oath of Office at last night's Board meeting.

With Andrea and Erin joining the Board, all seven Lane ESD Board positions are now filled! We’re looking forward to the perspectives, experience, and energy they bring to the Board as they join their fellow Directors in supporting students, educators, and school districts across Lane County.

Please join us in welcoming Andrea and Erin! 👏

08/03/2026

📢 We’re looking for engaged community members to join the Lane ESD Board of Directors!

Are you interested in shaping the future of public education in Lane County? The Lane Education Service District is currently seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on our Board of Directors.

Open Positions:

📍 Position 3: Representing the Springfield School District 19 area.

📍 Position 6 (At-Large): Representing the entire Lane Education Service District.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants must be registered voters and reside within the geographic boundaries of the position for which they are applying. Applicants for Position 6 (At-Large) must reside within the Lane Education Service District. (Lane ESD employees are not eligible to serve.)

How to apply:

Interested individuals are invited to submit a Board Director application and letter of interest. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026. Positions will remain open until filled.

For more information, including eligibility requirements and the online application, please visit links to:

Lane ESD Website - https://lesd.k12.or.us/

Lane ESD Board Vacancy Announcement - https://lesd.k12.or.us/2026/08/03/board-director-vacancy-announcement/

Lane ESD Board Director Candidate Application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgON_QWuPtILHMo5FN--zLEdpWAlHshphHoCvsUMON6PNNxQ/viewform

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04/29/2026

It's a beautiful day to donate! ❤️
Lane ESD is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest for a blood drive today. Come by before 6pm if you're able and make a lifesaving donation.

04/27/2026

Art Belongs Day was a huge success! 💛

At the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, our high school Life Skills students took center stage engaging in dance, music and visual art alongside partners like , Lane Arts Council and The Arc of Lane County.

The day ended with a powerful performance that celebrated student voice, creativity and belonging. This is the magic that can happen when a community comes together!


📸Daniel Olbrych

04/22/2026

Calling all Lane County Juniors and Seniors! 📣

Earn high school credits, real world experience, hands-on professional training, and Industry Recognized Credentials in our hands on program that covers:
✅ EMT
✅ Structural and wildland fire fighting

Complete the interest form (2 minutes) today!
bit.ly/LCA-InterestForm

04/22/2026

🔥Lane ESD launched a new regional Emergency Services pathway this September, open to juniors and seniors across all 16 Lane County school districts. In its first year, the program served more than 70 students.

As a core part of this CTE program, students gain hands-on, real-world experience with industry tools, equipment, and curriculum while working toward certifications in:
🚨Basic Firefighting
🚨Emergency Medical Responder
🚨Wildfire Response
🚨Hazmat

The program has been made possible through strong partnerships with local fire districts and community organizations, which have contributed equipment, training space, and volunteer support for the hands-on skill days. Most recently, a special thank you goes to the Row River Rural Fire Protection District for donating a 🚒fire engine🚒 — this impactful addition significantly expands students’ access to essential, hands-on training.

04/07/2026

Lane ESD technology is hiring a Systems/Network Administrator 1! If you're passionate about actively supporting teaching and improving the education of students, we'd love to see you apply.
https://www.applitrack.com/lesdk12or/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1261&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

04/01/2026

The Lane Education Service District Board of Directors has announced Dr. Tenneal Wetherell as its next Superintendent! Dr. Wetherell currently serves as Deputy Director of Operations at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and brings more than 25 years of experience in education to Lane ESD. Dr. Wetherell will join Lane ESD on July 1, 2026. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Tenneal Wetherell to the team!

You can learn more about this exciting announcement at www.lesd.k12.or.us/board/lane-esd-superintendent-search/

02/06/2026

Let's celebrate CTE!

Curious what CTE looks like in Lane County high schools? Join them this February for student-led tours of CTE programs across Lane County. Meet students, see hands-on learning and explore pathways in action. Dates: Feb 12, 19, 24 & 27. Register now at http://bit.ly/CTEtour2026





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01/08/2026

Do you know a special teacher that you think is a Teacher of the Year? 🍎🥇Here's your chance to nominate them!

Nominations Open for the 2026-27 Oregon Teacher of the Year
Read the release: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/4034e2b