May 7, 2026 4:40 p.m.
Roseburg Schools will receive full funding through the Oregon Department of Education’s Summer Learning Grant program following a state review process involving the Governor’s Office.
A district release said the three-year grant is expected to provide nearly $1 million annually to support summer literacy and math programs serving more than 1,100 students each year.
Superintendent Jared Cordon said, “Immediately after learning that funding for summer learning was not initially granted to our district, I contacted the Governor’s Office to express the significant need for these resources in our community”. Cordon said, “I’ve seen the incredible things students can accomplish when they have the right support, and I will continue advocating to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed”. Cordon said the decision is a major win for district students and families. He said he is incredibly grateful they will now have access to these important learning opportunities. Cordon said, “…We’re excited to continue supporting students throughout the summer as we prepare them for a strong start to the 2026-27 school year”.
The release said sign-up information has already been shared with qualifying families of current students. Parents who are unsure about eligibility are encouraged to contact their child’s school for additional information. Registration is required by May 26th.
Program dates include:
*Incoming kindergarten students: Mondays through Thursdays July 20th to 31st.
*Students currently in Grades K-7: Mondays through Thursdays July 6th to July 31st
Transportation and meals will be provided. Optional afternoon programming will be available through the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley for students currently in Grades K-7.
Roseburg Schools was not initially included in the state’s approved funding list. Following concerns raised by impacted districts across Oregon about the consistency of the funding process, state leaders expanded funding to include additional qualifying districts, including Roseburg Schools.
Additional program details, schedules and participating information will continue to be shared directly with families in the coming weeks.