School Information
Cheldelin Middle School welcomes all students and offers a balanced and supportive educational program. Our mission is to foster each individual student's growth academically, emotionally, and socially by challenging, engaging, and inspiring all students, allowing them to reach their potential. Our administrative team is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
Cheldelin Middle School was built in 1967. Our school was named in honor of Vernon H. Cheldelin, the founding director of the institute of Science at Oregon State University and a long-time member of the Corvallis School Board. We are the home of the Cougars and our colors and our enrollment is approximately 600 students in grades six through eight.
We welcome you to the Cheldelin community!
Stephanne Seals, Principal
Mrs. Seals has worked in public education for 28 years as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Coach, and Middle School teacher. Most recently she was the Principal at North Albany Middle School. Prior to that she was the Assistant Principal at Judson Middle School for Salem-Keizer and an Assistant Principal at Robinson Middle School in Wichita, Kansas. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Friends University and a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Wichita State University.
Mrs. Seals enjoys reading, hiking, doing art with her mom, and playing board games with family and friends. She has two daughters that she is extremely proud of and could speak for hours about them, if allowed! Mrs. Seals is married to Daryl, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Dennis Foster Jr., Assistant Principal
Mr. Foster has worked for the Corvallis School District for 12 years as a special education teacher at Cheldelin and Linus Pauling Middle Schools. Before that, he worked as a special education teacher for the Eugene Service District. He has worked in public education for 15 years at the elementary and middle school levels. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University at Fullerton and a Master of Arts in Teaching with Special Education Endorsement Degree from Pacific University.
