“A challenge to do better for our youth”: OYA’s new IMPACT system strengthens accountability
In November and December, a few divisions began ...
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 ...
Career Fair at Tillamook Offers Youth a Vision of What’s Possible
On July 25, youth at Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility and Camp Tillamook got a glimpse of what their futures could hold. The career fair, organized by the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) and Trask River High School, brought local employers, military recruiters, and community college representatives to the school’s gymnasium. Participants shared job leads, skill-building advice, ...