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Helix board adopts Gibbs Smith and McGraw‑Hill social studies materials after review
Summary
The board voted to adopt Gibbs Smith for K–5 and McGraw‑Hill for grades 6–12, with an estimated adoption cost of about $20,000 to be covered by the general fund and SIA funds; the curriculum adoption was recommended by the district committee and approved by motion.
The Helix School Board approved a seven‑year adoption of new social studies instructional materials on April 8, 2026. The adoption committee recommended Gibbs Smith Education for K–5 and McGraw‑Hill for grades 6–12. The total cost of the adoption is estimated at about $20,000, to be paid from the general fund and Student Investment Account (SIA) funds.
Dustin Curtiss (listed as Social Studies Adoption representative) told the board the elementary committee favored Gibbs Smith because it closely aligns with current instruction; other committee members recommended McGraw‑Hill for secondary grades. The motion to adopt the recommended materials was moved and seconded and carried. The board also discussed the adoption process timeline and noted the committee had focused on state‑approved curriculum options from the Oregon Department of Education.
