Superintendent Vince Swagerty has served students since 1985 as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.  He graduated from Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon and then earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1985 and his master’s degree from Portland State University in 2000.  He returns to the North Bend School District having served as the North Bend Middle School principal from 2007-2009.  Most recently, he led the Mitchell School District in eastern Oregon for five years from 2018-2023.  His wife, Valerie, is a long-time school employee serving as an educational assistant for most of her career and then as an administrative assistant in Mitchell.  His daughter, Melissa, is a 2009 North Bend graduate who currently is an educational assistant in the Wilsonville High School special education department.  His son, Matthew, recently finished his Speech Pathology program at Idaho State University and completing his clinical fellowship to obtain his Speech Pathology CCC.

Please call the North Bend District office at (541) 756-2521 or email mbrix@nbend.k12.or.us to setup a meeting.

Superintendent Report

July, 2025

Graduation

Once again our graduation ceremony was an amazing experience as we ushered approximately 140 Bulldog graduates into the “real world.”  The salutatorian and valedictorians presented wonderful speeches and, once again, we had several students earn enough credits at Southwestern Oregon Community College to earn their Associate of Arts degree.  Good luck to the graduating class of 2025.

School’s Out for Summer

I had the opportunity to go to North Bay Elementary on the last day of school and participate in their “wave off” as the kids left for summer vacation.  It was such a fun time to say goodbye to the kids.  The last day of school was a good day in all of the schools.  That evening the staff were invited to the last staff social of the year at The Back Alley where we gave out prizes and played school trivia.  A fun time seemed to be had by all.

Peru

On June 16th, a large group of NBHS students flew out of Portland to head to Peru as a culmination of two years of planning, preparation and fund raising.  Raphael Concha led the team on the trip of a lifetime and they returned to North Bend on Thursday the 26th.  Thank you to Mr. Concha for making this trip possible for our kids.

COSA Seaside Conference

Six administrators went to the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) Seaside Conference on June 16th and17th.  We had the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions and learn new content that will help us prepare for the 2025-2026 school year.  It was also a time to relax and refocus.

Navigating a successful course for every student, every day, every way
1913 MEADE STREET • NORTH BEND. OREGON 97459-3432
Phone: (541) 756-2521 • Fax: (541) 756-1313
Superintendent Vince Swagerty