Coos Bay Public Schools

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT

As we conclude the first semester of the school year, I want to pause and reflect on the positive momentum we have built together across Coos Bay Public Schools. It has been a strong start, and I am encouraged by the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community partners.

Academically, we are eager to review middle-of-year (MOY) data from our elementary schools and to analyze student passing rates at the secondary level. These data points will help us better understand where we are seeing success and where we need to strengthen supports to ensure all students continue to grow. Attendance has also improved districtwide, which is an important indicator of engagement and connection. While this progress is encouraging, we know there is still work ahead to reach our goal of 90% regular attendance, and we remain committed to partnering with families to get there.

As we begin semester two, we will take a thoughtful look at the goals we set at the beginning of the year. This includes examining our progress, refining our strategies, and evaluating how well our systems and supports are meeting the needs of students and families. This reflective process is essential as we continue to design schools that work for every learner.

Our work continues to be guided by the Coos Bay Promise: Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and every graduate leaves with a plan: Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed. This promise is not just aspirational; it is the foundation for our decisions and our accountability to the community. We remain focused on improving outcomes aligned with state measures, including early literacy, math achievement, on-track indicators, graduation and completion rates, and attendance, while also identifying local measures that reflect our community’s values.

Transparency and community partnership remain priorities for me as your superintendent. In the coming months, I will be hosting a series of town halls to share information about our progress and to hear directly from families and community members. Your feedback is essential, and I value the opportunity to listen, learn, and improve together.

Thank you for your continued trust, collaboration, and commitment to Coos Bay’s students. As we move into the second half of the year, I am confident that by working together, we will continue to build momentum and create meaningful opportunities for every student we serve.

With appreciation and shared purpose,

Gary Roberts 

Superintendent

Coos Bay School District