Superintendent's Message

Mark Page-Botelho  

Welcome to Paisley School District!

As Superintendent and Principal, it is my honor to serve the Paisley community and support the incredible students, staff, and families that make our district unique. Paisley School District is comprised of two dynamic educational programs:

  • Paisley Charter School – our K-12 brick-and-mortar school, which includes a residential dormitory serving both international and Oregon-based high school students.

  • Paisley Distance Learning Program (DLP) – a K-8 virtual charter school serving students across Oregon with personalized, home-based instruction.

Established in 1917 and reimagined as a charter school in 2003, Paisley Charter School has remained committed to academic excellence, creative problem-solving, and community connection. Our dormitory provides a residential experience for up to 15 students, adding valuable cultural and academic diversity to our high school program. In 2010, we launched our DLP, which has grown to over 140 students and is highly regarded across the state for academic achievement, student support, and family-centered practices.

Key features of the Distance Learning Program include:

  • Family choice in curriculum aligned to state standards

  • Regular teacher-family meetings that foster strong partnerships

  • Student instructional funds that support individualized and enriched learning

  • Frequent hands-on, real-world learning through field trips and group events

As we move forward, our goals as a district are clear:

  • Expand meaningful opportunities for community input and family engagement

  • Strengthen our systems of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support

  • Invest in professional learning and leadership development for all staff

Accredited by Cognia, Paisley School District is committed to a process of continuous improvement guided by research-based standards. We are actively working on identified areas of growth, including enhanced data analysis, deeper curriculum alignment, and expanded family partnership models. Our district embraces innovation, reflective practice, and collaboration to ensure that all students thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.

If you have any questions about our district or want to learn more about our programs, I invite you to reach out. We are proud of the work happening in Paisley and excited about what lies ahead.

Warmly,
Dr. Mark Page-Botelho
Superintendent/Principal
Paisley School District #11