Stayton High School

09/14/2026

Stayton Area Rotary Names Myles Emmert September Student of the Month

The Stayton Area Rotary Club is proud to announce Myles Emmert as its latest September Student of the Month, celebrating an exceptional local high school senior who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Maintaining an impressive 4.0 cumulative GPA, Myles has earned a spot on the Honor Roll and received the Stayton City Hall 4.0 Recognition every single semester. Pushing the boundaries of high school academics, he has already completed an abundance of honors and college-credit courses, with plans to complete more before graduation.

Beyond the classroom, Myles’s drive extends to the athletic field and pool. A three-sport varsity athlete in football, baseball, and swimming, he has earned Academic All-State honors every year across all sports. His passion for athletics also reaches into youth sports, where he gives back to the community by working as an NSYA football referee and a local baseball umpire.

Leadership and community involvement are at the heart of Myles’s high school career. As a Link Crew Leader, he helps guide underclassmen, while actively participating in the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He is also deeply involved in faith and inclusion initiatives through the Jesus Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and the Unified Club.

Demonstrating a strong work ethic, Myles has balanced his busy schedule with employment at Hiatt Christmas Tree Farms and a local car wash. His commitment to service includes two years on the Stayton 7 Panel, four years of volunteering at the Oregon Jamboree, and consistent support for the local Booster Auction.

Looking ahead, Myles plans to pursue opportunities to play college baseball while majoring in business and finance. The Stayton Area Rotary Club congratulates Myles Emmert on this well-deserved honor and wishes him continued success in his future academic and athletic endeavors.

Congratulations, Myles!

09/14/2026

🏆 Stayton Area Rotary Names Myles Emmert September Student of the Month 🏆

The Stayton Area Rotary Club is proud to announce Myles Emmert as its latest September Student of the Month, celebrating an exceptional local high school senior who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Maintaining an impressive 4.0 cumulative GPA, Myles has earned a spot on the Honor Roll and received the Stayton City Hall 4.0 Recognition every single semester. Pushing the boundaries of high school academics, he has already completed an abundance of honors and college-credit courses, with plans to complete more before graduation.

Beyond the classroom, Myles's drive extends to the athletic field and pool. A three-sport varsity athlete in football, baseball, and swimming, he has earned Academic All-State honors every year across all sports. His passion for athletics also reaches into youth sports, where he gives back to the community by working as an NSYA football referee and a local baseball umpire.

Leadership and community involvement are at the heart of Myles's high school career. As a Link Crew Leader, he helps guide underclassmen, while actively participating in the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He is also deeply involved in faith and inclusion initiatives through the Jesus Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and the Unified Club.

Demonstrating a strong work ethic, Myles has balanced his busy schedule with employment at Hiatt Christmas Tree Farms and a local car wash. His commitment to service includes two years on the Stayton 7 Panel, four years of volunteering at the Oregon Jamboree, and consistent support for the local Booster Auction.

Looking ahead, Myles plans to pursue opportunities to play college baseball while majoring in business and finance. The Stayton Area Rotary Club congratulates Myles Emmert on this well-deserved honor and wishes him continued success in his future academic and athletic endeavors.

Congratulations, Myles!

08/13/2026

Day one of Eagle Days is in the books. If you missed out, don’t worry! You can still get prepared for an incredible school year by joining us today from 12:00 to 7:00pm. Take your school pictures, snag your ASB card, order your yearbook, and get your locker assignment.

Please note that students must be fully registered before they can receive their class schedules.

Also stop by from 2:00 to 6:00pm for a sports physical through Santiam Hospital and Clinics! Physicals will be held in the Stayton High School Main Gym and cost $10.00 (cash or check made payable to Santiam Hospital).

08/11/2026

Stayton Athletics is using FinalForms for all sports registration and team communication for the 2026-27 school year!

Why you’ll love FinalForms:
✨ Save Time: It saves your data from season to season and year to year. You’ll never enter the same information twice!
✨ Stay Connected: This will be our primary tool for coaches to send team updates, schedules, and urgent alerts straight to you via email and text messages. 📱💬

👉 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: Check the comments for the link and head over to create your parent account, build your student's profile, and sign your forms. The first day of Fall Sports (Football, Volleyball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Cheerleading, & Boys & Girls Cross Country) begins Monday, August 17th!

💡 Quick Tips for Registration:
1️⃣ Students must sign their forms prior to practice. Student Emails: Students must use their official NSSD school account email address (e.g., [email protected]).
2️⃣ Sports Physicals: If you have an updated physical on file (that has not expired), we will transfer it for you. Need to submit a new one? You can snap a photo of the front and back and upload it straight from your phone! 📸

Need to update your physical?

Thank you for helping us keep our athletes, families, and community better connected. Let’s get ready for a great year!

Go Eagles! 🦅

07/10/2026

Check out Staytonffa at the Marion County Fair! 🦅

07/07/2026

Vote for Stayton High School for Best 2025-26 Athletic Program! Voting closes July 15th. Click the link to vote on the Statesman Journal website: https://tinyurl.com/5y4p95v5

(SJ narrative) Stayton athletics walked out of the 2025-26 school year with as many state titles as any other school in the Salem-Keizer area. In the fall, the Eagles' boys soccer team (17-0-1) marched through an undefeated season for a 4A state championship. Senior Isaiah Dixon was named 4A state player of the year as the Eagles' golden generation grabbed its first state hardware.

In the winter, Stayton's girls basketball team (24-3) won its second consecutive 4A state championship. Junior Kathryn Samek was named 4A state player of the year for an Eagles team with just one senior on the roster. The Eagles' girls have lost just 10 games in three years. Individually, boys wrestler Leonardo Michel, a senior, won a 4A state championship in the 144-pound weight class.

In the Spring, Mila Morley, a sophomore track and field athlete, won a 4A state title in javelin.

(State placements not mentioned in the article)
SWIMMING
4th-boys 200 freestyle relay
5th-girls 500 freestyle
6th-boys 400 freestyle relay
TRACK & FIELD
1st- boys Unified Shot Put Team
3rd-girls Triple Jump
3rd-girls Shot Put
3rd-girls 300 Hurdles
7th-boys Shot Put

Here are the nominees for the Statesman Journal's Athletic Program of the Year, brought to you by Maps Credit Union.

06/05/2026

ASB is hosting a Summer Kick Off on the last day of school. Bring your family and have lots of fun. Free of charge.

06/04/2026

🦅 DEFENSE JUST GOT STRONGER, EAGLE FAMILY! 🦅

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Tyler Tamayo, our new Varsity Football Assistant Coach and Defensive Backs Coach! 🏈🔒

Coach Tamayo brings a strong pedigree to our secondary, both as a standout player and a proven developer of young talent. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Tyler played safety for Damien Memorial School before moving to Oregon to play safety for the Linfield University Wildcats for four years.

Tyler is already a familiar face to many of our families and athletes, having spent the last four years building up our future Eagles at Stayton Middle School—three years as the defensive coordinator and one year as the head coach. Now, he's bringing that college-level expertise and passion to the varsity sidelines.

We caught up with Coach Tamayo to ask what he's most excited about this season:
"I'm proud to become a Stayton Eagles varsity assistant coach and look forward to coaching the defensive backs this upcoming season. Developing young athletes is my passion, and I take great pride in helping youth grow and learn. My ultimate goal this season is to teach the young men on this team the lessons I learned as a college athlete to help prepare them for their time as Eagles and the next chapter of life after high school. This football season, I am ready to dedicate time to the athletes, coaches, and community of Stayton, a place that shares values similar to my own. I am very excited to work with Head Coach Randy Nyquist and the rest of the coaching staff. There is so much to learn from such an experienced and knowledgeable group of coaches. Becoming a part of this journey and seeing how far it can take us is what I look forward to."

Coach Tamayo’s dedication to teaching the game and mentoring young men fits perfectly with the culture of Stayton Football. We are incredibly excited to see him lock down the secondary and work alongside Coach Nyquist and the staff this fall!

Drop a comment below to welcome Coach Tamayo to the varsity squad! 👇🦅🔥

06/04/2026

Stayton Athletics is officially moving to FinalForms for all sports registration and coach communication for the 2026-27 school year!

Why you’ll love FinalForms:
✨ Save Time: It saves your data from season to season and year to year. You’ll never enter the same information twice!
✨ Stay Connected: This will be our primary tool for coaches to send team updates, schedules, and urgent alerts straight to via email and text messages. 📱💬

👉 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: Head over to https://northsantiam-or.finalforms.com/ to create your parent account, build your student's profile, and sign your forms.

💡 Quick Tips for Registration:
1️⃣ Student Emails: Students must use their official NSSD school account email address (e.g., [email protected]).
2️⃣ Sports Physicals: If you have an updated physical on file (that has not expired), we will transfer it for you. Need to submit a new one? You can snap a photo of the front and back and upload it straight from your phone! 📸

Need help getting started? Check out the Parent Playbook attached to our latest ParentSquare update, or click "Get Help" at the bottom of the FinalForms page.

Thank you for helping us keep our athletes, families, and community better connected. Let’s get ready for a great year! Go Eagles! 🦅

06/03/2026

🦅 THE TRADITION CONTINUES FOR THE HIGHLIGHTS! 🦅

Please join us in welcoming a very familiar face to a brand new role: Ashlee Moore is our new Varsity Dance Head Coach for the Stayton Highlights! 🩰✨

Coach Moore’s deep roots in the Stayton community make her the perfect leader to carry on the rich tradition of our dance program. Her dance journey started 15 years ago right here in a local studio, before she danced for the Stayton Diamond Dancers in middle school. In high school, she was a proud cheerleader and dancer for the Stayton Highlights!

She began giving back immediately as a Highlights volunteer, before taking over as the Head Coach of the Stayton Diamond Dancers at SMS. Over the last three years, Coach Moore built a highly competitive program and sparked massive growth at the middle school level. Now, she's bringing that incredible momentum up to the high school!

We caught up with Coach Moore to talk about her vision for the Highlights:

Why do you coach?
"I started coaching because I wanted to share something I'm so passionate about, and my knowledge with the younger generations. Being a coach brings me so much joy by seeing the hard work and dedication these young athletes put in, and the joy it brings them by being a team, achieving goals at practice, and seeing the progress they make."

What are your goals for our dancers?
""My goal is to support our athletes to learn and grow through teamwork, hard work, dedication, discipline, and responsibility."

🩰 3 Fun Facts About Coach Moore:
- She has a 4-year-old Corgi named Finnlee—spelled with two "ee's" so they are name twins!
- She loves the outdoors! You can find her hiking, boating, wakeboarding, snowboarding, or riding her dirt bike.
- She has family who lives in Austria!

To have a former Highlight return home after successfully building up our middle school program is an absolute dream scenario for Stayton High School. We are thrilled to see where her passion, discipline, and energy take the Highlights!

Drop a comment below to congratulate and welcome Coach Moore! 👇🦅