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Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Meadow Ridge is a kindergarten through third- grade school with an enrollment that averages around 520 students.  Our nickname is the monarchs.  meadow ridge was built in 2019.

Our School Vision:Meadow Ridge will embrace a "Growth Mindset" while praparing students for the future.  With a focus on wellness and stewardship we will ensure that every member of the learning community feels as though they belong and are respected.  We will do this by inspiring a love of learning with compassion and committing to community inclusion.

 

A large play structure with a field in the back.
A large covered front entrance with a flagpole.
Open space with bookshelves on the edges and round tables dispersed in a central space.
A large open space with stairs up to a second floor overlooking the lobby
A large gym with 6 basketball hoops
a light fixture designed with circles of various sizes
A staircase inside of Meadow Ridge that is designed to look like a tree
The view of the 1st floor common area
a monarch butterfly statue
an elementary school library with steps to sit on and a tree made out of paper
a large playground with slides, tubes, and other various equipment
a bulletin board with %22Happiness GROWS with Love!%22 and flowers

Doors open at 8:45 am
School begins at 9:00 am
School ends at 3:35 pm (2:35 on Wednesdays)

Lunch/Recess Schedule 
Kindergarten: 10:40 - 11:15
1st Grade: 11:20 - 11:55
2nd Grade: 11:55 - 12:30
3rd Grade: 12:30 - 1:05

Contact Us


School Hours: 9:00 am - 3:35 pm
Early Release Wednesday Hours: 9:00 am - 2:35 pm
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

385 Timber Ridge St. NE
Albany, OR 97322

Phone: 541-926-2118
Fax: 541-926-2199

Meet the Team

Office Manager: Shana Kreder

Office Specialist: Erica Knecht

Office Specialist: Tammy Clark

Spanish Office Specialist/ELD: Patricia Calvillo

Office Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

 

About Chris Sullivan


Chris Sullivan is an experienced educator and administrator with over 20 years in the field of education. Known for his collaborative leadership and student-centered approach, Sullivan has led numerous schools acrross the Pacific Northwest and in Mexico. His diverse background includes roles as an instructional assistant, ELL teacher, university instructor, and classroom teacher across all grades Pre-K through 6. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and writing from Southern Oregon University, a Master of Teacher Education from Eastern Oregon University with endorsements in ESOL and Reading Intervention, and an administrative license from Portland State University. Outside of work, Chris spends a lot of time camping, hiking, and traveling around the world with his family.

"The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas; it's to create a culture where everyone can have ideas and feel that they're valued." — Ken Robinson