SOESD Celebrates Grand Opening of New District Office
The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) marked a meaningful milestone on Tuesday, April 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house for its new District Office in Phoenix.
The event welcomed staff, partners, and community members to explore the new space, which was thoughtfully designed to better support the needs of students, educators, and districts across the Rogue Valley. The evening began with live music from the South Medford High School Jazz Band, setting the tone for a celebration rooted in both resilience and possibility. The new facility replaces SOESD’s previous building lost in the 2020 Almeda Fire, making the moment especially significant for the organization and community.
In his remarks, Superintendent Mark Angle-Hobson reflected on the collective effort behind the project, sharing that the building represents not only the organization’s past, but a strong commitment to its future. The new space is designed to foster collaboration, expand student programming—including the STEPS Plus program—and enhance hands-on learning through the SO STEM Maker Space.
Staff highlighted the increased opportunities for connection, professional learning, and student support made possible by the new facility, including expanded classrooms, a sensory gym, and dedicated spaces for innovation and collaboration.
The event also honored the land on which SOESD serves, recognizing the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, Latgawa, Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin-Paiute peoples.
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