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Salem, Oregon – The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) and the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) are pleased to announce that Erik Lathen, Principal of Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction, Oregon, has been named the 2025 High School Principal of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Lathen’s exceptional leadership and his transformative work in creating a student-centered culture of respect, excellence, and determination at Illinois Valley High School.

Salem, Oregon – The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) and the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) are proud to announce that Randy Dalton, Principal of Molalla River Middle School, has been named the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year. This award recognizes Dalton’s exceptional leadership and his transformative impact on student achievement, community engagement, and school culture.