Calling all Future Chefs for our culinary competition!
We're inviting all Future Chefs to create a recipe inspired by a country or culture from anywhere in the world - from spicy tacos to tasty noodles or sweet treats - the possibilities are endless!
One lucky winner from each school will be chosen as a finalist to compete in our contest at Gardiner Middle School March 6th. As a bonus, the winner of this event will be entered in Future Chefs National Challenge for some great prizes!
To participate, go to this website: https://futurechefschallenge.com/
***Contest open to 2nd-5th grade only***
Need a paper recipe form ? Just ask Nutrition Services!
503-785-8440
We’re continuing to make steady progress across multiple bond-funded projects throughout the district! Here’s a snapshot of where things stand:
🏫 Phase 2 Elementary Schools (Candy Lane, Holcomb, John McLoughlin):
Design development is complete, with teams reviewing staff feedback from November and continuing cost estimating. Community, staff, and family input gathered through conferences is helping inform next steps. Planning is underway for how schools will operate during construction, including preparations for Candy Lane’s temporary transition to the King campus. Vendor selection is also underway for moving services and new playground equipment.
🔧 Oregon City High School – CTE:
Design development is complete, and the project remains in the design phase as plans are refined.
⚾ OCHS Fields & Grounds:
Construction continues to move forward—even through heavy rain. Softball facilities and fencing are complete, work is resuming on the baseball field, and the project remains on track for completion before the spring athletic season. Several new scoreboards are now installed!
🏟️ Pioneer Stadium:
Cost estimating and coordination with the City are ongoing, with construction currently anticipated for summer 2026.
Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community members for your continued feedback and support as we build safe, updated, and future-ready learning spaces for our students.
Check out last week's Hot Minute in District 62! Each week we highlight a different part of our district with a short video. Last week we visited Candy Lane and heard 5th grade students present their ideas about our upcoming bond projects at their school. You can tune in each week on our YoutTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!
https://youtu.be/wdAjYWWcM48
Our bond team is seeking input on our phase two project conceptual designs! Learn more about the projects at our phase 2 schools by visiting their bond projects webpage on our bond website.
Candy Lane Elementary
Holcomb Elementary
John McLoughlin Elementary
Oregon City High School Career and Technical Education Expansion
Provide Input Here!
🎉 BREAKING: Oregon City School District makes history as the FIRST in Clackamas County approved for high school pre-apprenticeship programs!
We're proud to pilot the Clackamas Youth Trades Initiative, partnering with Area 1 Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 290 to create a direct pipeline from classroom to career.
✅ Open to ALL OCSD high school students
✅ Preferred entry into apprenticeship applications
✅ OSHA 10 certification opportunity
✅ Professional portfolio development
✅ High-wage careers with excellent benefits
All of our high school students can take Metals classes at CAIS, gain real-world skills, and graduate ready for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Interested? Read more about the pilot program and our BOLI pre-approval here: https://www.ocsd62.org/article/2490032
#OCSDLeads #SkilledTrades #CareerPathways #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady #CTE
🚌Want to hear more about our new Bus Right app?
Check out this week's Hot Minute in District 62 where we talked with our very own transportation staff about it. https://youtu.be/1ZxAD7sAey8
If you're interested in learning more about Bus Right, visit our Transportation Services webpage. If you need support with Bus Right, please contact our Transportation Department.
Oregon City Community Education is hosting a Back to School Resource Fair TOMORROW, Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5-7 PM at the Jennings Lodge Campus: 18521 SE River Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97267
We're making sure families have everything they need for a successful school year!
Join us for:
Delicious Food
Free School Supplies
Local Resource Providers
Access to Our Clothing Closet (where families can "shop" for free!)
We can't wait to see you there!
It's super easy! To register or renew, open up your Annual Verification in ParentVUE and click "YES" on the Student Library Card form.
We've partnered with Bus Right to bring you real-time bus tracking!
Now you can follow your student's journey to and from school right from your smartphone. Get instant updates on delays, route changes, and arrival times. Safety and peace of mind, delivered!
Invitations to create your account will be sent out by Bus Right on Monday, August 18.
More details coming soon via ParentSquare, or you can visit our website!
‼️Annual Volunteer Application & Background Check Reminder!⭐️
Just a friendly reminder that all volunteers are required to submit an annual volunteer application and background check to volunteer within our district.
📋Your application and background check clearance from the previous school year will automatically expire on October 1st of the new school year.
To ensure a seamless transition and avoid any interruptions in your volunteering, you can submit your new application as early as July 1st for the upcoming school year.
⭐️The Oregon City School District offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers. Parents and community members can help provide our students with the best education possible by . . .
📕Serving as a tutor for students who need special assistance
✂️Making materials for class use, displays, and special school events
🚌Chaperoning field trips
⚽️Athletics
📢Serving on school advisory boards, site councils, or other committees
🛠️Sharing careers or hobbies
📚Library support
💻Computer lab support
...and more!
For more information, or to apply to be a volunteer, visit our website: https://www.ocsd62.org/volunteer
We're making sure families have everything they need for a successful school year!
Join us for:
Delicious Food
Free School Supplies
Local Resource Providers
Access to Our Clothing Closet (where families can "shop" for free!)
We can't wait to see you there!
Donations Accepted!
Interested in supporting our cause? We are holding a school supply drive here at Jennings Lodge Campus from now until August 22nd!
Drop off new school supplies to support students in your community and contribute to a brighter future for these young minds! We also always accept new or gently used clothing for children and youth to support our clothing closet.
📢 OCSD is committed to keeping your students safe.
In celebration of National Night Out we'd like to share our Standard Response Protocol (SRP)! Stop by our booth and test your knowledge tonight!
We use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) districtwide so that in any emergency, students and staff know exactly what to do.
This graphic shows the five key actions everyone on campus is trained to follow:
🔒 Hold – Stay in place, clear the halls
🚪 Secure – Lock outside doors
🚨 Lockdown – Locks, lights, out of sight
🚶♂️ Evacuate – Move to a safe location
⚠️ Shelter – Use safety strategies for hazards like weather or chemical spills
👨👩👧👦 Reunification – A safe, organized process to reunite students with families after an emergency
We’re sharing this information to help students and families feel safe and confident in any situation. These six clear, consistent directives help students, staff, and first responders respond in an emergency.
By sharing this plan with our parents and community, we’re working to build trust, promote transparency, and create a stronger, safer school environment for every student.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.ocsd62.org/security-in-the-schools
Lunch and transportation are offered, and each field trip will have a maximum number of registrants. Once you have registered, we will send you more information!
Don't miss this chance to turn summer learning into a family adventure! Space is limited for each trip, so be sure to sign up early when registration opens.
We understand that things change, so if there is a change in your ability to attend or if you decide you'd like to pass on the opportunity, please email sfitts264@gmail.com immediately so we can allow another family to join!
Each field trip is carefully planned with age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and learning through play. From interactive museum exhibits to nature centers and cultural sites, families will have the chance to connect with other school families, strengthen community bonds, and give their children rich experiences that complement classroom learning.
These family-friendly excursions are open to all of our school's families, creating opportunities for students to meet and learn alongside each other while parents connect and build relationships within our broader school community.
Upcoming Field Trips!
Oregon Zoo - July 11
Gilbert House - July 18
Philip Forster Farm - July 25
OMSI- August 1
The Oregon Garden - August 8
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda3dbWNmPUatQuE-H0yDsbSxfgtEfjncjNbXXM7TMdpJeURA/viewform
