productive. They are the epitome of small schools throughout our great state, and nation.

In Oregon’s annual report card system, small schools are historically at, or near,

the top performers. Very few small schools have been cited as needing improvement in

terms of the state’s testing data.

Public schools across America continue to struggle to maintain adequate educational

programs. We know times are really bad financially and sometimes spiritually. Franklin

Roosevelt had a favorite saying that ‘the public school is the last place to skimp on funding’.

We are fortunate that in Oregon schools have been treated relatively well.

I am extremely proud to be associated with the school here in Adrian. We enjoy

strong community support. Our staff is ‘the best’. They love kids and they love to teach.

‘Many Thanks’ to our support staff, including the school board. You always put the best

interests of our students first.

Working together we are able to product students who are well-rounded, actively involved

and motivated to learn. The two great levelers in life, to me, are death and the

public school. Rich or poor, big or small, intellectually gifted or challenged: all of our

students are equal in our eyes. Our Adrian School produces students who excel.

Respectfully,

Gene Mills