Roseburg High School Athletic Facilities Named Seven Feathers Sports Complex

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Roseburg High School’s athletic facilities have officially been named the Seven Feathers Sports Complex as part of an expanded partnership between Roseburg Public Schools and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Superintendent Jared Cordon announced the name during the Roseburg School Board’s meeting Wednesday night. The meeting agenda listed the official naming of the RHS athletic complex as an action item.

The announcement follows the board’s approval in August of an agreement between the district and the Tribe. Under the 10-year agreement, the Tribe will provide $500,000 to Roseburg Public Schools. Of that amount, $400,000 will support improvements and maintenance at the sports complex, while $100,000 will support academics.

The broader partnership was announced by the Tribe and school district in June. In addition to supporting the athletic facilities, the partnership will allow Roseburg High School students to earn language credit for learning Takelma, the ancestral language of the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe.

The district and Tribe are also continuing their work through the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices program, which is designed to improve attendance, strengthen relationships between schools and tribal families, and provide culturally responsive support for Native students.

When the partnership was announced, Cow Creek Umpqua Tribal Chairman Carla Keene said educational opportunities help create healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives for future generations.

“Our youth in this community are our future, and Roseburg Schools has always been an extraordinary caretaker of the young people in this community, equipping them with the life skills they need to succeed,” Keene said.

Cordon said the partnership demonstrates what can be accomplished through mutual respect and a shared vision for students.

“We are deeply grateful for the Tribe’s leadership, generosity, and commitment to helping our students thrive,” Cordon said.

According to notes from Wednesday’s board meeting, district administrators and members of the Board of Directors are excited to begin the long-awaited partnership.