• Back to School Information!

    ​ ​ OCSD62 District News Back To School Information August 9, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Coming up this month! ​ August 12 - John McLoughlin Kindergarten Open Playground 12:30 - 2 pm August 13 - Tumwata Registration August 17 - Jennings Lodge Community Picnic 12 - 2 pm August 19 - Redland Kindergarten Open Playground 10 am - 4 pm August 20 - Gaffney Lane Jumpstart into Kindergarten August 21 - Gaffney Lane Jumpstart into Kindergarten August 28 - CAIS Middle School Registration 3 - 6 pm August 28 - Gaffney Lane Back to School Night 5 -7 pm August 28 - John McLoughlin Back to School Night 5 - 6:30 pm August 28 - OCLSA Open House (Eastham) 5 - 7 pm ​ ​ ​ ​ August 29 - Holcomb Back to School Night 4 - 6 pm August 29 - Beavercreek Back to School Night 4 -6 pm August 29 - Redland Back to School Night 4 - 6 pm August 29 - Candy Lane Open House 4:30 - 6:30 pm First Days of School September 3 - First day of school for K-5, 6, and 9 grades (and all new students) September 4 - First day of school for 7-8, 10-12 September 5 - No Early Release ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 Bond Measure Information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about our proposed bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. ​ On July 8, 2024, the Oregon City School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to place a bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. In 2003 Oregon City began a multi-phase bond approach to funding the community's school facilities. The 2003 school bond funded the construction of a new high school for the community. The 2018 bond funded the rebuilding and renovation of the district's two middle schools and security updates at every school in the district. This third phase of the bond plan is to update and upgrade the district's elementary schools for the community's youngest learners.   If you would like to know more about the bond please visit our website at www.ocschoolbond.org. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All Oregon City School District Students Receive Free Meals ​ ​ ​ ​ All OCSD Schools Qualify for CEP ​ Our district has been qualified to receive free meals during the next four school years (or through June 30, 2028)! Previously we were able to get most of our elementary schools and a few other locations qualified. Now we are able to provide the following schools and programs with free meals through the Community Eligibility Program from the USDA.  They are:  Beavercreek Elementary Candy Lane Elementary Gaffney Lane Elementary Holcomb Elementary John McLoughlin Elementary Redland Elementary Gardiner Middle School Tumwata Middle School Oregon City High School Oregon City Service Learning Academy Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences Bridges to Independence You can read more information here: ocsd-cep ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ School Supplies ​ ​ ​ ​ Where to Find School Supply Lists ​ All elementary schools and middle schools have their school supply lists listed on their website. You can find those here: https://www.ocsd62.org/school-supplies High school students should expect to bring a notebook and something to write with for the first week of class. They will get their class specific supply lists then. ​ ​ ​ ​ Caliber Collision Hosts Fundraiser and Supply Drive for OCSD ​ Saturday, September 7, Caliber Collision is hosting a car show at Clackamas Community College from 10 am - 2 pm. This car show will raise funds for Oregon City School District and will also collect school supply donations for OCSD students and staff. More information will be available in the next few weeks. If you were interested in donating extra supplies either at the car show or otherwise, we have a suggested list of supplies as well as links to school's Amazon Wishlists on our website here: https://www.ocsd62.org/donate. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Transportation ​ ​ ​ ​ Bus Driver Recruitment Progress! ​ Since last year, we have been working hard to recruit and retain bus drivers in the midst of a nationwide bus driver shortage. Our efforts are paying off and we will be starting the school year with a full force of drivers. We are still looking to hire a few more drivers to fill our ranks, but we are hopeful to not have to cancel any routes this year. Bus Routes will be available the week of August 26. You may find that information and any other transportation related information here: https://www.ocsd62.org/transportation-services Please remember that all kindergarten students need to be met at the bus doors at their assigned stop by an approved adult. Please bring your identification for verification by the driver. A Kinder Release form is available online if you would like your kindergarten student to get off the bus with an older sibling (the sibling does not need ID).  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ParentVue Annual Enrollment ​ ​ ​ ​ Verify your information! ​ Please take a moment and complete the annual ParentVUE Verification process before the start of the school year. This is necessary to ensure that we have accurate emergency contact information for the upcoming school year. To do this, please access your account through your ParentVUE. Once you are logged into your ParentVUE account please select the “Online Registration” tab at the right top of your screen. This verification is required each school year, for all grade levels. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Emergency Communications ​ ​ ​ ​ Emergency Communication for Families: ​ We understand the importance of your student's safety at school. We would like to take a minute to remind you of the process if there is an emergency during school hours.  In case of an emergency, remember that clear communication is key. If an incident occurs at the school, please follow these steps: Stay Calm: Our top priority is the safety of your child. Staying calm and collected helps to make informed decisions. Wait for Communication:  Do not rush to the school. District and school staff will communicate with you about the situation and provide instructions via ParentSquare, text, email, phone calls, website, or official social media channels.  Depending on the situation, families might be asked to reunite with their student at a designated alternate location. This ensures a safe and organized process. We will contact families with information about where the reunification will take place and next steps.  Please ensure that your contact information is accurate in ParentVue. This contact information is used to communicate with families via ParentSquare (email, text and phone calls).  In the event of a disaster related emergency, Oregon City School District will work with Clackamas County Emergency Management to utilize the  Clackamas County Public Alerts Notification System. Please use the link to sign up to receive disaster-related alerts that are relevant to Clackamas County. Your cooperation helps maintain a secure environment for everyone. We are committed to keeping you informed during any emergency. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ParentSquare ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Communication App For All! ​ The Oregon City School District uses the ParentSquare platform for district, school, student, and teacher communications, and emergency communications primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number listed within ParentVue. Download the app or log into the ParentSquare web portal. For help logging in or accessing your ParentSquare account, please contact the main office of your student’s school. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and make communicating easy. It provides a safe method for principals, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to communicate and share information through email, text and phone messages. We encourage everyone to activate their ParentSquare account to take full advantage of this tool. Even without an account, all families will receive messages to their email address and phone number. But an activated account makes communication even easier and gives parents the ability to customize how they receive messages. We also encourage users to download the free ParentSquare app, available in the Apple Store and Google Play.  Keep your Contact Information Up-to-Date It’s extremely important that your student’s school has your current email address and phone number on file to ensure you receive communications. We ask that you verify this information each year in our Annual ParentVUE Verification. If your contact information has changed, please inform your school office. They will make the update in our school information system. Then, those changes will be reflected in ParentSquare. Need more help? This link has instructions on how to get started from ParentSquare. You can also learn more by visiting ParentSquare's help center. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ OCSD Partners With OC Public Library To Provide Students With Library Cards! ​ ​ ​ ​ Checking out books just got easier! ​ Starting with the 2024-25 school year, all Oregon City School District students will be able to register for a LINCC Student Library Card as part of the school registration process through a new Student Library Card partnership program offered by OCSD and the Oregon City Public Library. All new and returning student paperwork in ParentVue, our district’s parent portal, will include a form asking if the family would like to sign their student up for a free Student Library Card. Once registration forms are completed, digital library cards will automatically be created using the student’s ID number and other information parents agree to share from their school account. Cards will go live starting on September 1, 2024 and will be active through August 31, 2025. Once students are enrolled in the program, they will have year-round library card access as long as parents renew their participation each year using the same form in ParentVue. Students will be able to check out up to 5 items at a time, place up to 5 holds at a time, and access all library digital resources. There will be no late fees charged on items checked out to Student Library Card accounts. To sign your OCSD student up for a Student Library Card, complete the form in ParentVue by August 31, 2024. If you have trouble finding the form or would like to update your form, please contact your student’s school. If you have any questions about the Student Library Card program, please contact library staff at childrens@orcity.org. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Family Focus Forum Hosts Back to School Event ​ ​ ​ ​ ​When and Where: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Jennings Lodge. ​ This August, the Family Focus Forum will hold a "Welcome Back to OCSD" event that features fun, games, and resources for all. This event will hold spaces to drop off school supply donations, a resource fair to connect with local resource organizations, and lots of fun and games for the whole family. Attendees may also pick up school supplies and clothing as well.  Come hungry as there will also be delicious food! When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Jennings Lodge Campus 18521 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Enter Your Design Into the 150 Year T-Shirt Contest ​ ​ ​ ​ We Need Your Help!! Calling ALL Artists!! ​ This November, OCSD will celebrate its 150 year anniversary. We want to make t-shirts to commemorate this milestone in our district’s history, but we need your help! Oregon City School District has deep roots and we want to honor the rich and wonderful history of this district, but we cannot do this alone! We need your help to design a commemorative t-shirt for our district’s 150 year anniversary. This contest is open to staff, students, parents, community members, local business owners, or anyone who is connected with the Oregon City School District and its community.  The design can be for both the front and back of the t-shirt It must be appropriate (i.e. family friendly) Honors OCSD Past and Present Includes diverse peoples and perspectives Original artwork (either hand drawn or digitally created. No A.I. generated images please) Keep in mind that small intricate details may be lost in the printing process Files may be submitted electronically via the form on this page Deadline to submit your entry is August 23!  District staff members will have the opportunity to choose the top 10 designs to send to our panel of judges (TBD). Our panel of judges will vote on their favorite design. The winner will be announced early to mid September. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Apply to be a Volunteer, Make a Difference ​ ​ ​ ​ It takes all kinds. ​ People volunteer for all kinds of reasons, so we have all kinds of roles too! Apply to be a volunteer and we'll find a role that fits!  As the start of the school year draws near, it's important to renew your volunteer application. Volunteers must be approved each year before they can start volunteering within our buildings.  OCSD has recently moved the volunteer renewal date to October 1, allowing more time for previously approved volunteers to renew their application.  New volunteers who are wanting to start volunteering as soon as school starts are encouraged to fill out the volunteer application early so that there is time for it to be processed and approved. ​ ​ ​ ​ www.ocsd62.org ​ ​

    Friday, Aug 09 2024

  • Summer Update!

    ​​ OCSD62 District News Summer Update July 26, 2024 ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ From Dr. Dayle Spitzer, Superintendent ​ I trust you are all enjoying the wonderful weather and all our community has to offer for outdoor fun and adventure.  There are a lot of fun things for students to participate in including the Literacy Pop-ups, free summer lunches, and special summer events like Downtown Oregon City’s “First City Celebration” this Saturday, and the Clackamas County Fair just around the corner.  It is great to get out and connect with our neighbors; I hope you too will join in some of the OC activities.  Many of our staff have also been hard at work this summer.  Summer School, Police Camp, and our Community Education Summer camps have been full of busy students.  Some of our Title one schools are also offering some extension activities for families and students including maker space and literacy activities.  Thank you to the teachers and paraprofessionals who volunteered to work this summer to run these events.   Eastham is getting spruced up and will host high school students starting in the Fall.  Oregon City Service Learning Academy (OCSLA) is moving in and students can also access supports for their GED and Career and College opportunities at that campus.  The move was mostly initiated by students who wanted their school on the Trimet bus line for ease of transportation, but also to easily access opportunities at Clackamas Community College as well as CAIS and OCHS.  The facilities crew has worked wonders and the building is beautiful! Finally, as we head into Fall we are gearing up to celebrate our 150th year as a school district!  There are lots of events planned and ways to get involved in our celebration.  We look forward to celebrating with this fantastic community. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​​ ​ Next Month in D62 ​ August 6 - National Night Out August 22 - Family Focus Forum's Welcome Back to OCSD Event Back to School Nights - Check your school's website for more information! September 2 - No School - All Schools - Labor Day Holiday September 3 - First day of school for students Kindergarten - 6 grades and 9 grade September 4 - First day of school for students 7-8 and 10-12 grades September 4 - No Early Release ​​ ​​ ​ Hot Minute in District 62 ​ Join us each week for a Hot Minute in District 62. In this short video of approximately 62 seconds, we highlight an aspect of our fantastic district. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Youtube! OCSD Facebook Page OCSD Instagram OCSD Youtube Chanel ​​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ 2024 Proposed Bond Measure Information ​​ ​​ On July 8, 2024, the Oregon City School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to place a bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. This decision follows an extensive process that included a thorough review of an independent facilities assessment and valuable input from our community. Over 30 members of the Community Bond Planning Committee and more than 120 project feedback submissions helped shape this proposal. If approved by voters, the bond funds will be dedicated to enhancing our schools in several critical areas: Safe, Secure, and Accessible Schools: ○ Access controls ○ Lighting upgrades ○ Asbestos abatement ○ Security fencing ○ Accessibility and restroom upgrades Updating Aging Buildings, Preserving Facilities: ○ Replace roofs, plumbing, flooring, windows ○ Update electrical, HVAC systems ○ Energy efficient lighting Relieving Crowded Spaces, Expanding Opportunity: o Update classrooms, common areas, special education spaces o Family resource centers o Expand outdoor learning areas Updated Career Technical Education classrooms at OCHS Improvements:  o Fields and grounds improvements o Parking lots o Demolition o Furnishings o Equipment o Bond issuance costs The proposed $163 million bond measure will have a rate of $1.23 per thousand dollars of a home’s assessed value. The district is committed to transparency and accountability, and a long-term citizens oversight committee will be appointed by the Board of Directors to track the implementation of these projects. We are grateful for the community’s involvement and thoughtful input throughout this process.  If you would like to know more about the bond please visit our website at www.ocschoolbond.org. ​​ ​​Learn About the Bond​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Family Focus Forum Hosts Welcome Back to School Event ​​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ When and Where: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Jennings Lodge. ​ This August, the Family Focus Forum will hold a "Welcome Back to OCSD" event that features fun, games, and resources for all. This event will hold spaces to drop off school supply donations, a resource fair to connect with local resource organizations, and lots of fun and games for the whole family. Attendees may also pick up school supplies and clothing as well. Come hungry as there will also be delicious food! When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Jennings Lodge Campus 18521 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 ​​ ​ ​​Learn More Here​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ OCSD Holds T-shirt Design Contest for 150 Year Anniversary ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ This November, OCSD will celebrate its 150 year anniversary. We want to make t-shirts to commemorate this milestone in our district’s history, but we need your help! Oregon City School District has deep roots and we want to honor the rich and wonderful history of this district, but we cannot do this alone! We need your help to design a commemorative t-shirt for our district’s 150 year anniversary. This contest is open to staff, students, parents, community members, local business owners, or anyone who is connected with the Oregon City School District and its community. The design can be for both the front and back of the t-shirt It must be appropriate (i.e. family friendly) Honors OCSD Past and Present Includes diverse peoples and perspectives Original artwork (either hand drawn or digitally created. No A.I. generated images please) Keep in mind that small intricate details may be lost in the printing process Files may be submitted electronically via the form on this page Deadline to submit your entry is August 23! District staff members will have the opportunity to choose the top 10 designs to send to our panel of judges (TBD). Our panel of judges will vote on their favorite design. The winner will be announced early to mid September. ​​ ​​Enter Your Design​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Free and Reduce Meals Application Update ​​ ​​ This school year, all of our schools qualified for free meals through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). This is fantastic for all of our students! (You can read more about this qualification on our website: ocsd-cep.) Initially, we were under the understanding that folks would also still need to apply for the Free and Reduced Meals application. That is no longer accurate. We will have a new process later this fall and will provide more information as we receive it on the new process. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Fill out your Volunteer application! ​​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ It takes all kinds. ​ People volunteer for all kinds of reasons, so we have all kinds of roles too! Apply to be a volunteer and we'll find a role that fits! As the start of the school year draws near, it's important to renew your volunteer application. Volunteers must be approved each year before they can start volunteering within our buildings. OCSD has recently moved the volunteer renewal date to October 1, allowing more time for previously approved volunteers to renew their application. New volunteers who are wanting to start volunteering as soon as school starts are encouraged to fill out the volunteer application early so that there is time for it to be processed and approved. ​​ ​ ​​Volunteer!​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Visit us at National Night Out! ​​ ​​ The Oregon City School District will have a booth at the Oregon City Police Department's National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. This event runs from 5 pm to 8 pm and offers a ton of safety and security resources for families. We will be there to share our security protocols and bus safety with students and families alike. There will be fun games and prizes, and families will leave feeling confident in knowing what to do during an emergency. When: Tuesday, August 6 from 5 pm to 8 pm Where: The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center 1726 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045 ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​www.ocsd62.org​​ To pick up a draggable item, press the space bar. While dragging, use the arrow keys to move the item. Press space again to drop the item in its new position, or press escape to cancel.

    Friday, Jul 26 2024

  • Oregon City School District Board of Directors Votes...

    Dear Oregon City School District, On July 8, 2024, the Oregon City School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to place a bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. This decision follows an extensive process that included a thorough review of an independent facilities assessment and valuable input from our community. Over 30 members of the Community Bond Planning Committee and more than 120 project feedback submissions helped shape this proposal. If approved by voters, the bond funds will be dedicated to enhancing our schools in several critical areas: Safe, Secure, and Accessible Schools: ○ Access controls ○ Lighting upgrades ○ Asbestos abatement ○ Security fencing ○ Accessibility and restroom upgrades Updating Aging Buildings, Preserving Facilities: ○ Replace roofs, plumbing, flooring, windows ○ Update electrical, HVAC systems ○ Energy efficient lighting Relieving Crowded Spaces, Expanding Opportunity: o Update classrooms, common areas, special education spaces o Family resource centers o Expand outdoor learning areas Updated Career Technical Education classrooms at OCHS Improvements:  Fields and grounds improvements Parking lots Demolition Furnishings Equipment Bond issuance costs The proposed $163 million bond measure will have a rate of $1.23 per thousand dollars of a home’s assessed value. The district is committed to transparency and accountability, and a long-term citizens oversight committee will be appointed by the Board of Directors to track the implementation of these projects. We are grateful for the community’s involvement and thoughtful input throughout this process.  If you would like to know more about the bond please visit our website at  www.ocschoolbond.org .

    Wednesday, Jul 10 2024

  • We're seeking applications for the District Equity A...

    District Equity Advisory Council (DEAC) Click Here ->  Apply Now   Goals of the DEAC   - elevate ed equity impact - grow student engagement - develop community partnerships - support inclusive policy Accepting Applications until Sunday June 30th, 2024 We want to hear from you - Students, Staff, & Community Members    Contact OCSD Equity & Belonging Specialist: email - diana.grindea@orecity.k12.or.us phone - (503) 785-8000, x 7043

    Friday, Jun 14 2024

  • May Newsletter

      MAY 31, 2024 From the Superintendent: First,  thank you to the families, parents and community members who have invested their time in support of our students, staff, schools and our district.  Whether you attended a high school play, a softball game, the robotics tournament or your child’s school conference, your presence makes a difference!  We also had folks participate in job talks at our middle or high schools, served as mentors, participated in a fundraiser or volunteered in a classroom or at a district event.  This investment is appreciated and truly makes our district great.  Sincerely, thank you!  This summer we encourage you to keep student learning happening.  Our OC library has great opportunities for students to get involved in summer reading and summer camps are also available in the area.  Other experiences such as learning to cook a new recipe each week or building a birdhouse applies math and sequencing skills.  Summer sports or riding a bike or learning to fish are also fun but important opportunities for growth.  Older students may volunteer or try out a summer job.  No matter what the summer may have in store we hope our students will limit screen time.  There is evidence to suggest that too much exposure to social media, video games, or other screens results in increased anxiety and depression for many students.  We care about our students and want to encourage healthy decisions all year long! Finally, I want to congratulate our graduates who will walk across the stage in a few short weeks.  It’s such an important time for our graduates and their families and also for our staff! The partnership between families, teachers, staff and the student is essential.  Thank you for another great year of partnership. And, best wishes to our OCSD seniors from CAIS, OCSLA and OCHS.  We are proud of you!      Hot Minute in District 62 Join me each week for a Hot Minute in District 62. In approximately 62 seconds we will be highlighting an aspect of our district. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube! OCSD Facebook Page OCSD Twitter OCSD Youtube Chanel Next Month in D62 June 3 -  No School - All Elementary - Teacher Work Day June 6  -  CAIS Graduation June 8 - OCSLA Graduation June 8 - OCHS Graduation June 19 - Juneteenth Holiday - Offices Closed   Strategic Plan Update   This June we will be publishing our third report on our efforts on the Strategic Plan. We report three times a year in November, March, and June. You may find these reports online on our strategic plan website.  To view the strategic plan and learn more about the priorities and goals, please visit www.ocsd62strategicplan.org     WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!  We have proposed projects to be included in our draft bond package across all six of our elementary schools. This is the third phase in a three phase plan to address building and facility needs across our district. We are proposing projects that will address needs in the following areas of making our schools safe, secure, and accessible, repair and update our aging school buildings, and expand student opportunities and student supports. To view these projects and let us know what you think, visit www.ocschoolbond.org .   Were you planning on attending our Public Budget Hearing on June 3? Grab your calendars because we've changed the date! We will now be holding our Public Budget Hearing on June 10 at 6 pm. This will be immediately prior to our Regular Board Session in the Roger Rook Hall at Clackamas Community College. For more information, please visit our website.     Candy Lane Student places 2nd in state Oregon Mayors Association Contest   Earlier this year our mayor asked for contestants to enter the "If I were mayor..." contest. We had three students from Candy Lane Elementary be selected among the top three in our local competition. They were Brittney E. Gil-Rosales, Makenzie Malsed (who you might remember from our Future Chefs Challenge) and Bodan Chiaratti. These students were presented with their awards on April 3, 2024 at the Oregon City Commission meeting. Just last month we received this information from the Oregon Mayors Association: "The Oregon Mayors Association (OMA) “If I Were Mayor…” Student Contest judges have made their decisions for the 2023-24 contest year.     Prizes this year are $500 checks for First Place, $300 checks for Second Place, and $100 checks for Third Place.    On behalf of the OMA, I am happy to inform you that your Oregon City student, Brittney E. Gil-Rosales took Second Place  at the state level of the OMA “If I Were Mayor…” Student Contest. Congratulations!" These were the standings. Elementary Category – Posters 1st Place : Sherwood: Prakrithi Balasubramanian , 5th grader at Archer Glen Elementary 2nd Place : Oregon City: Brittney E. Gil-Rosales , 5th grader at Candy Lane Elementary 3rd Place : Albany: Reagan Winn ,   5th grader at South Shore Elementary School Congratulations Brittney E. Gil-Rosales on a your big win! *this has been updated to include a third Candy Lane student who was also recognized at the April 3 meeting.      OREGON CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL RECEIVES HONORS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT In early April, the Oregon City High School Student Council received notification that they had been awarded the National Gold Council of Excellence award by the National Student Council program. They were one in four schools in the state of Oregon to receive the award.  "For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Oregon City High School student council has been recognized as a 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo). The NatStuCo program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This year as a Student Council we made it a goal to continue to improve school culture, spirit, and sense of community. As a Council, we feel we were able to do that. We are so proud of our student body and their engagement in this year's events. As a Council we also continued our work on creating inclusive events and activities. " To read more about this great achievement, visit:  https://www.ochspioneers.org/academic-news/student-council-receives-top-national-award They were also awarded a Silver Council Award from the Oregon Association of Student Councils. They were one of 21 high schools and 5 middle schools in the state to receive recognition as a high achieving leadership program. They received this award at the OASC Spring Leadership Conference late April. The award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of Student Councils sets high standards for student councils and leadership programs, and honors them if they can reach or exceed these goals.   Join the Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC)! We're seeking students to join our Superintendent Student Advisory Council! Make a difference in our district, learn more about how it all works, and connect with other students.  We want to hear from all perspectives and experiences of students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 24-25 school year. Applications are due June 5, 2024. Learn more and apply by visiting www.ocsd62.org/ssac   RESOURCES The sun is finally starting to come out and the last day of school is just around the corner. We've compiled a list of summertime resources to support you and your family during the summer months.  Web Resource Page   www.ocsd62.org/community-resources   OCSD HAS FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS!      Our district has been qualified to receive free meals during the next four school years (or through June 30, 2028)! Previously we were able to get most of our elementary schools and a few other locations qualified. Now we are able to provide the following schools and programs with free meals through the Community Eligibility Program from the USDA.  They are :  Beavercreek Elementary Candy Lane Elementary Gaffney Lane Elementary Holcomb Elementary John McLoughlin Elementary Redland Elementary Gardiner Middle School Tumwata Middle School Oregon City High School Oregon City Service Learning Academy Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences Bridges to Independence How do we qualify for CEP?  We were able to qualify based on several criteria. The calculated Identified Student Percentage (ISP) qualified our site(s) for Student Success Act (SSA) supplemental funds through the Oregon Community Eligibility Provision Incentive (CEPI) Reimbursement Program.  Meaning that since we've adopted the CEP, we are reimbursed using a formula based on the percentage of students categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in other specific means-tested programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Is the qualification based on Free and Reduced Meal Applications?   Partially yes, but there are other criteria that they have looked at such as SNAP, and TANF participation.  Will I still need to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Application in the following years?   Yes! the Free and Reduced Meals application is a great resource for not just providing meals to students at a free or reduced cost, but also in qualifying them for many more benefits.  Benefit Your Household: Discounts on school athletic gear and uniforms Discounts on college application fees Discounts on academic test fees like the SAT and PSAT Discounts on home services like internet, phone, and public transportation Benefit your School & Community Helps secure funding for district education programs Provides opportunities for equipment grants Supports qualifying community to serve summer meals LEARN MORE ABOUT CEP HERE Free Summer Meals! We will be offering free summer meals to anyone ages 0 to 18 years old. Breakfast and Lunch will be served at Jennings Lodge and Gardiner Middle. Lunch only will be served at Holcomb Elementary. Participants must eat the main portion of their meal at the site and do not need to be an OCSD student to participate. Summer meals start June 17 and will run through August 16. Locations will be closed on June 19, July 4, and July 5. Jennings Lodge Address:  18521 SE River Road Milwaukie, OR 97267 Days:  Monday - Friday Breakfast:  7:30 am - 8:30 am - June 24 through August 16 only Lunch:  11:30 am - 12:30 pm Gardiner Middle Address:  205 Williams St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Days:  Monday - Friday Breakfast:  7:30 am - 8:30 am -  June 17 through August 2 only Lunch:  11:30 am - 12:30 pm Holcomb Elementary Address:  14625 S. Holcomb Blvd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Days:  Monday - Friday Lunch:  11:30 am - 12:30 pm   OCSD Welcomes New Associate Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness We are pleased to announce Kate Bonilla as our new Associate Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness.  Kate Bonilla has been a School Psychologist in the Oregon City School District since 2020. Kate's work experience includes educational consulting, rural outreach in Appalachia, literacy instruction in San Francisco, and working as a classified employee at a bilingual elementary school. Kate is eager to contribute her myriad and varied skills to the Associate Director position; she brings a strong commitment to the social emotional growth and wellbeing of students, educators, and caregivers.  Her role will be supporting our strategic plan priority of building robust systems for belonging and well-being.  She will provide pivotal leadership for Social Emotional Learning and the new state standards, training for staff to support student behavioral needs and build systems      Quick Links OCSD Website Nutrition Services / MealTime District News Register for Kindergarten Transportation Services Community Resources Strategic Plan OC Schools Bond Info

    Saturday, Jun 01 2024