Holiday support for OYA Youth

There are two ways to support youth this holiday season. Through the Amazon wish lists linked below, or book donations to our youth at MacLaren Lord High School. Facility Wish Lists Each list is stocked with items the youth at that facility have requested to support their living units. Please note: we can only accept ...

Collaboration in Action: New Principal Miranda Cryns Shares Her Vision for Lord High School

The Oregon Youth Authority is proud to welcome Miranda Cryns as the new principal of Lord High School, which serves MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.  Lord High operates through a partnership between the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the Willamette Education Service District (WESD), and the Oregon Youth Authority. Together, the agencies educate youth in OYA ...

OYA celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

El lema del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en 2025, “Herencia colectiva: honrar el pasado, inspirar el futuro”, nos recuerda que la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas son centrales para nuestra historia compartida. Estas influencias enriquecen cada esquina de nuestro estado, desde las actividades comerciales y artísticas hasta ...

OYA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” reminds us that the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities are central to our shared story. From business and the arts to public service and community leadership, these influences enrich every corner of our state. This year it ...

Trask River Student wins poster contest

Earlier this year, guests of the Portland Art Museum had the opportunity to vote on finalists for the 2025 PDX Jazz in the Schools Poster Contest. When the votes were tallied, one of the two winners was Andre, a student at Tillamook School District’s Trask River High School. Trask River serves youth at the Oregon ...