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School Districts
There are 2 elementary schools in our area, one in Myrtle Creek and one in Tri City. The middle school is located in Myrtle Creek and the high school is located in Tri City. All schools belong to the South Umpqua School District, with main offices located in Tri City.
Visit the South Umpqua School District site for more information.
"The South Umpqua School District offers students highly qualified teachers and administrators that care about each student, an educational philosophy that encompasses all students regardless of ability, and a rigorous K-12 curriculum that meets today's high standards for future success. We believe it is critical in rural communities to provide students with current technology, academic experiences including fine and applied arts, as well as a wide range of extra-curricular activities to give them the confidence to compete successfully in today's world." Beverly Parsons, Superintendent, South Umpqua School District
Umpqua Community College (UCC) is a community college that was established in 1964. UCC is located approximately six miles north of Roseburg, and serves the greater Douglas County region. UCC has sixteen campus buildings located on 100 acres bordering the North Umpqua River. The campus also features a track, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. In 2009, a vineyard was added to the campus. About 3,300 full-time students and 16,000 part-time students attend UCC. (Information obtained from Wikipedia)
The UCC Small Business Development Center has a large variety of resources and services to help the established business as well as the start up business. The college also serves the local communities with Community Education classes held in Myrtle Creek and outlying areas.
Visit the website at Umpqua.edu
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