Meet Ms. McGinnis

Dear Helman School families,

I hope this message finds you well and thoroughly enjoying the change of pace that summer brings. We are pleased to announce that after a thorough search and interview process, we have selected a new principal for Helman Elementary School. Please join us in welcoming Corrine McGinnis to our school community.

Ms. McGinnis comes to us with a strong background in k-12 education, recently successfully completing her third year as principal of Santiam Elementary School. Prior to her role of principal, Corrine taught for thirteen years with most of those in Language Arts, but also taught Yearbook and Drama. We are confident she will bring invaluable leadership, dedication, and fresh ideas to the Helman community.

Corrine McGinnis Portrait

Corrine McGinnis will officially begin her service to the Ashland School District on August 1, 2024. In the meantime, we will be organizing opportunities for her to meet with various constituents, including staff, parents, and students, to ensure a smooth transition.  Corrine is incredibly excited about the opportunity to serve alongside the educators at Helman and serve this great community.

"As this new school year begins, I look forward to getting to know you all - community members, educators, parents, students, and staff - as we dedicate ourselves to the task of nurturing the whole child, engaging enthusiastic learners in experiences that teach them about their world and, most importantly, their place of value within it. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to join this vibrant school community. I can’t wait for our adventure together to begin! I honestly can’t express how excited I am to call myself a Helman Dragon."                                                    

- C. McGinnis

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Corrine McGinnis. We are excited about the contributions she will make to Helman, alongside our incredible staff, and look forward to the positive impact this team will have on our students' education and well-being.