History
Established in 1869, OES is "the oldest Episcopal school west of the Rocky Mountains." Known as St. Helen's Hall at the time of its founding, it was originally a boarding and day school for girls. In 1964, Bishop Dagwell Hall was added, expanding the academic program to boys, and in 1972 the two institutions were merged into Oregon Episcopal School. Currently, the school serves children from prekindergarten to twelfth grade and includes day-school and boarding programs.
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