District Information: June 2026

We wish everyone a safe and fun summer break and we already can't wait to see you again this fall! Quick Links: 26-27 Calendars Summer Reading: Keep the Momentum Going! - Ideas on how to keep the learning going all summer long! This July our transportation app Bus Right will be sending out information on how to register your child for transportation services. (Read more below) Summer Meals are back! See where your student can enjoy a free delicious and nutritious. meal! Our School Board has an open position! Apply here by June 30! Our high schools and programs had over 475 graduates this year! Check out the photos from CAIS, OCSLA, and OCHS captured by Grant Pauli. On Monday June 8, our school board adopted the 26-27 Budget, and approved the OCSD/OCEA 2025-28 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Watch the meeting here. The Oregon City Gladstone Partnership for Youth is asking for your thoughts in an important confidential parent survey. Fill this out here! (Read more below) Bond work has begun on Phase 2 Schools! Learn more about our 2025 Bond here. We will be holding a Back to School Resource Event on Wednesday September 2 from 4-7 pm at Eastham. More information below! OCSD Clothes Closet is no longer accepting donations for the Summer of 2026. We are so grateful for the support and donations we have recieved! Information on when we will acception donations again will be shared when available. Learn more about the clothes closet here. Candy Lane will Temporarily Relocate for 26-27 School Year Candy Lane Elementary will move to King Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a temporary move for one school year. Why are they moving? As we begin our exciting work on our 2025 Bond’s Phase 2 projects, our building will be receiving impactful updates! We are able to temporarily relocate to King Campus so that the construction work can be carried out safely and efficiently. There will be open communication during, and throughout, the transition to King and back to Candy Lane. Learn more here. John McLoughlin Campus Closed During 2026 Summer Exciting work will begin this summer at John McLoughlin Elementary as we progress on phase 2 of our 2025 Bond projects. In order to provide safe and clear access to this building for construction, we will be closing down Public Access to the John McLoughlin campus this summer. This includes the playground, parking lot, building, and surrounding areas. If you have any questions, please reach out to our bond office. Bus Right Coming this July, Bus Right will be sharing information on how to request transportation services for your student. This has changed from how we have collected this information in prior years. Parents will be required to create a BusRight account before registering their child for busing. After creating an account, you will be presented with a form to confirm you address and busing needs. More information will be provided in July when the Bus Right Parent Portal Link is activated for the 2026-27 school year! Back to School Resource Event! Get ready for the new school year! Cityp our Clothing Closet, pick up school supplies, enjoy a BBQ dinner and family-friendly activities, and connect with community resources. Open to all OCSD families! 🏫 Eastham School: 1404 7th St, Oregon City 🗓️ Wednesday, September 2, 2026 🕘 4pm to 7pm Event parking at 12th & Jackson, across from CAIS, with shuttle. No parking will be available onsite. Parents and Caregivers in Oregon City and Gladstone We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey to help the Oregon City Gladstone Partnership for Youth better understand the needs of local parents, youth, and families. Your feedback will help guide future efforts to prevent youth substance abuse and support healthy, safe communities. Take the survey here: http://wysac.uwyo.edu/ORyouth -From Oregon City Gladstone Partnership for Youth Free Summer Meals are back! Come to any of our locations and enjoy a nurtritous summer meal at no cost to participants! Participants must eat the main portion of the meal at the site, children 1 to 18 years old. ALL SITES ARE CLOSED JUNE 19 & JULY 3RD Gardiner Middle School 205 Williams St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 15th-July 31st Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:15pm Jennings Lodge Elementary School 18521 SE River Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97267 Breakfast: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Tumwata Middle School 14133 S Donovan Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:30am Lunch: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 11:15am-12:30pm Kingsberry Heights Apartments 14290 Marjorie Ln. Oregon City, OR 97045 No breakfast provided Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm For additional information about the Summer Food Service Program Please Contact: OCSD Nutrition Services: 503-785-8440 Jeff.Ralston@orecity.k12.or.us https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER Oregon City School District is seeking community members interested in serving on our Board of Directors Our seven-member Board of Directors has a vacant position, and we are accepting applications through Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Board members establish district policy and provide governance oversight in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes. Members attend regular meetings — typically held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month — plus special meetings and committee assignments as needed. This appointed term runs through June 30, 2027. To be eligible, applicants must: Reside within Oregon City School District boundaries Be registered to vote within the district Have lived within the district for at least one year prior to appointment Not be a current officer, agent, or employee of the district To apply, download and complete the application form linked on our website. Completed applications may be emailed to Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors Holly Beck at holly.beck@orecity.k12.or.us or mailed to: Oregon City School District C/O Board Secretary 1417 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 Paper copies of the application are available at the district office upon request. Please note that letters of recommendation will not be accepted. Questions? Contact Holly Beck at holly.beck@orecity.k12.or.us or 503-785-8432. ODE Survey for Students Recieving Special Education Services The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) began reaching out to families on April 23, 2026 via text, or post mail with information regarding a parent survey about special education services. Each year ODE reaches out to learn how well school districts are connecting to parents of children in special education. If you receive a survey, please fill it out and return it in the self-addressed, stamped envelope or complete the online version by going to the stated web address. This survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete! The survey will let ODE know parents’ satisfaction with OCSD's special education program, and the special education process, and helps us plan for improvements in our special education services. We are committed to engaging families in their child’s education. Families are a valued part of our team and essential in developing and implementing their child’s IEP. Your participation in this survey helps us be more effective in your child’s special education program. Again, if you receive a survey please complete and submit it. If you have questions regarding services through OCSD, please contact your school. We value your input and encourage your participation. Please Note: Text Messages Please note that some may receive the survey from ODE via text message. Due to the volume of surveys being sent, both Oregon and non-Oregon area codes will be used for the text message. The survey text may come from a non-local number. The text message should look like the content below: Oregon Dept. of Ed: Please take your District Parent Survey about special education services [child’s first name] received. Survey link: [survey link] Survey hosted by DDE. 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Thursday, Jun 11 2026

Summer Reading: Keep the Momentum Going!

Summer Reading: Keep the Momentum Going! The school year may be winding down, but learning doesn't have to stop — and it doesn't have to feel like work either. Research consistently shows that students who read over the summer return to school with stronger vocabulary and comprehension. The good news? It doesn't take much — and what your student reads is entirely up to them. Graphic novels, sports articles, recipes, audiobooks — it all counts. Reading this summer doesn't have to be a big lift. A little time, a good book, and the freedom to choose goes a long way. Have a wonderful summer, OCSD62 families! ☀️ Here are a few easy ways to keep reading alive this summer: 📚 Explore Sora — Your Student's Free eBook Library All OCSD students (K–12) have free access to Sora, our district's eBook and audiobook app. Students can browse thousands of titles, borrow from the Oregon Digital Library Consortium, and even send books to a Kindle. Content is filtered by grade level automatically. 👉 Download the Sora app on any Android or Apple device, or access it through Classlink under "Library Resources." See the attached PDF for setup instructions. 🏆 Join the Oregon City Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Kids ages 0–11 can earn prizes just for reading at home this summer! Sign up at the library or on the Beanstack app starting June 1 Set a goal — even 20 minutes a day makes a difference Track your reading to earn badges and prize drawing tickets Reach 42 days and earn a free ice cream from Mike's Drive-In, an Oaks Park roller rink pass, and a Portland Trail Blazers ticket! Grand prizes include gift cards to local favorites like White Rabbit Book Cafe, Geeks & Games, and Regal Cinemas. Reading logs are available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Ways to Engage With Your Student: 📖 Reading in Any Format, for Any Length of Time Families might consider creating informal space for daily reading — even 15 to 20 minutes. Students might use this time to read whatever interests them. Audiobooks, e-books, magazines, long articles, and fan-created content all count. Reading alongside a student, or briefly sharing what each person is reading, can normalize the habit without adding pressure. The Research Shows: Reading volume — the total amount of text a student engages with over time — is one of the strongest predictors of vocabulary growth and reading fluency. Research consistently shows that reading in any format (print, digital, audio-accompanied) contributes to these outcomes. Format matters far less than the act of sustained engagement with text. Note: There is no requirement to discuss, summarize, or assess what a student reads. The habit itself is the goal. 💬 Brief, Informal Conversations About Reading Some families find it natural to exchange reading highlights at meals or during car rides: one thing each person noticed or found interesting in what they read recently. This can be brief and low-key. It builds a shared culture of reading without feeling like homework. The Research Shows: Research demonstrates that talking about text — even casually, without formal comprehension questions — significantly improves retention and critical thinking. When students articulate something they noticed, wondered, or disagreed with in what they read, they engage more deeply with the material. Note: Asking “what surprised you?” tends to generate richer conversation than “what was it about?”

Tuesday, Jun 09 2026

Free Summer Meals Return!

Free Summer Meals are back! Come to any of our locations and enjoy a nurtritous summer meal at no cost to participants! Participants must eat the main portion of the meal at the site, children 1 to 18 years old. ALL SITES ARE CLOSED JUNE 19 & JULY 3RD Gardiner Middle School 205 Williams St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 15th-July 31st Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:15pm Jennings Lodge Elementary School 18521 SE River Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97267 Breakfast: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Tumwata Middle School 14133 S Donovan Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:30am Lunch: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 11:15am-12:30pm Kingsberry Heights Apartments 14290 Marjorie Ln. Oregon City, OR 97045 No breakfast provided Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm For additional information about the Summer Food Service Program Please Contact: OCSD Nutrition Services: 503-785-8440 Jeff.Ralston@orecity.k12.or.us https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Friday, Jun 05 2026

Open School Board Position

Open School Board Position Apply by June 30, 2026 Oregon City School District is seeking community members interested in serving on our Board of Directors. Our seven-member Board of Directors has a vacant position, and we are accepting applications through Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Board members establish district policy and provide governance oversight in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes. Members attend regular meetings — typically held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month — plus special meetings and committee assignments as needed. This appointed term runs through June 30, 2027. To be eligible, applicants must: Reside within Oregon City School District boundaries Be registered to vote within the district Have lived within the district for at least one year prior to appointment Not be a current officer, agent, or employee of the district To apply, download and complete the application form linked on our website. Completed applications may be emailed to Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors Holly Beck at holly.beck@orecity.k12.or.us or mailed to: Oregon City School District C/O Board Secretary 1417 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 Paper copies of the application are available at the district office upon request. Please note that letters of recommendation will not be accepted. Questions? Contact Holly Beck at holly.beck@orecity.k12.or.us or 503-785-8432. Apply Here

Tuesday, Jun 02 2026

April / May Newsletter

OCSD62 District News April / May Newsletter May 18, 2026 What's Next in D62 June 1, 2026 - Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting at 6 pm at the Transportation and Facilities building June 4, 2026- Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS) Graduation Ceremony June 5, 2026 - Holcomb Ground Breaking Ceremony @ 8am June 5, 2026 - Oregon City High School Graduation Ceremony June 6, 2026 - Oregon City Service Learning Academy (OCSLA) Graduation Ceremony June 8 2026 - Public Hearing: Budget and Board Special Session at 6 pm, Regular Session at 7pm in the Roger Rook Hall at Clackamas Community College June 10, 2026 - John McLoughlin Ground Breaking Ceremony @ 8 am. June 10, 2026 - Last Day for OCHS, OCSLA, and CAIS June 11, 2026 - Last Day for Students K-8 - Half Day June 19, 2026 - District Closed - Juneteenth Holiday June 22, 2026 - Board Work Session at 6 pm in the Roger Rook Hall at Clackamas Community College Calendars for 26-27 are out now! Get ready for the next school year! Our 2026-2027 general calendars are out and published on our website. Find them here! Quick Links Oregon City School District 62 has been awarded a $2.85 million grant from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to fund summer school programming over the next three years. Learn more. Nominate an exceptional staff member for our staff awards! Learn more and nominate. Students going into grades 9-12 at OCHS, OCSLA, or CAIS for the 26-27 school year are encouraged to apply to the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee. Learn more and apply! Oregon City High School Equestrian Team wins state title for 5th year in a row! Oregon City students win awards for the "If I were Mayor Contest" both locally and took first place at the state level. Watch Zirui Zhu's winning video entry here. Oregon City Early Learning Center will open enrollment for 26-27 Preschool students soon! Enroll and learn more here. We're building readers from the start! Learn more about our early literacy work here. Our Robotics Team Skynet 2550 out of CAIS has been touring our 4th grade classrooms to teach our younger learners about robotics. See what that looked like at Gaffney Lane! Will you or someone you know have a child that will be turning 5 by September 1? It's time to enroll them in Kindergarten! Enrolling students now means that we will be able to better plan for the upcoming school year, and you'll get information on summer activities! Learn more and enroll today! Learn more about our 26-27 Budget here. Learn more about our 2025 Bond here. Students ages 14-19 ride TriMet free all summer long! 🚏With the free TriMet Summer Pass, finding something cool to do this summer has never been easier. High school students ages 14-19, regardless of their financial resources, can ride on buses, trains and streetcars all summer long at zero cost. If you are currently receiving a transit benefit from the school, a pass will automatically be loaded to your Hop card. If you would like a pass, connect with your school or learn more at www.ocsd62.org/page/trimet-summer-pass 2025 Bond Update Work is moving forward across multiple bond projects this spring, with exciting milestones on the horizon. Phase 1: Fields and Grounds At Oregon City High School, the team is working through the Restroom and Concessions project. Phase 2: Elementary Schools & OCHS Career Technical Education Construction documents are progressing for the elementary school renovations. Construction permits have been issued for the OCHS CTE project, and contractors are expected to begin mobilizing at John McLoughlin Elementary later this month. Looking Ahead Groundbreaking ceremonies for the elementary schools are planned for late May and June — a big moment for our community as we officially break ground on these long-awaited improvements. Photos from Candy Lane's Ground Breaking Ceremony, held May 28. 2025 Bond Website Candy Lane Temporarily Relocates for 26-27 School Year Candy Lane Elementary will move to King Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a temporary move for one school year. Why are they moving? As we begin our exciting work on our 2025 Bond’s Phase 2 projects, our building will be receiving impactful updates! We are able to temporarily relocate to King Campus so that the construction work can be carried out safely and efficiently. There will be open communication during, and throughout, the transition to King and back to Candy Lane. Learn more here. John McLoughlin Campus Closed During 2026 Summer Exciting work will begin this summer at John McLoughlin Elementary as we progress on phase 2 of our 2025 Bond projects. In order to provide safe and clear access to this building for construction, we will be closing down Public Access to the John McLoughlin campus this summer. This includes the playground, parking lot, building, and surrounding areas. The back field will remain open for use. If you have any questions, please reach out to our bond office. Celebrating our Retirees This spring, our district is wishing some of our most dedicated educators and staff the best on their next chapter in their journeys! This year's retirees leave behind a combined 623+ years of service to our students, families, and schools. That's more than six centuries of commitment — to the work, to this community, and to the young people at the center of everything we do. Behind every one of those years are students who've felt seen and connected, a family who felt supported, and a school community made stronger. Each and every one has made a lasting impact. To our retirees: thank you. For every year of service, for every relationship built, and for the legacy you leave in this district. We are grateful for all you have given. OCSD Partners with Juntos to Help Families Prepare for Graduation As we near graduation, we want to highlight some of our "behind the scenes" efforts. This spring, our bilingual programs TOSA, Sra. Kelly Gavrich, partnered with Juntos to offer a five-week workshop series in Spanish at Oregon City High School for 9th and 10th grade students and their families. Across our 2 hour sessions in April and May, families dug into the questions that shape a student's path forward: What does it take to graduate? What options come after high school? And how does financial aid actually work? Between 20 and 25 students and parents joined us each week — asking great questions, doing real planning, building community connections. We believe that every family should have clear, accessible information about their student's future, When families have the tools to plan early, students walk into 11th and 12th grade with more options, more confidence, and a roadmap they helped build together. A heartfelt thank you to the families who showed up week after week, to our partners at Juntos, and to the OCHS staff who made these evenings possible. Your time, your trust, and your investment in your students' futures is so important. Bridges to Independence 21 Club Celebration Please join us for our annual celebration of students completing the Bridges to Independence Program. This year we have two students who we will be honoring, Thomas and Myles. The show starts promptly at 10am at the Barclay building with a BBQ to follow. If you cannot make it, please join us Live on YouTube @ Youtube.com/MrsKatieMcClusky. If you have not subscribed to our channel yet, please consider doing so. We need 50 subscribers to go live. Also, if you would like to donate items for our "First Apartment" Gift Baskets, click on our AMAZON WISH LIST LINK See you soon! Thank you for your support! Meet our new Director of Human Resources! We are pleased to announce that Rebekah Beck has accepted the position as the Director of Human Resources for the Oregon City School District starting July 1st for the 26-27 school year. Ms. Beck brings over 17 years of experience in education. She began her career teaching middle school in Moses Lake, Washington, and later at Gardiner Middle School in Oregon City. After earning her administrative endorsement, she served as an associate principal in The Dalles. She subsequently returned to Oregon City to serve as principal of Redland Elementary School and since 2021, has been principal at Gardiner Middle School. With the passage of a capital improvement Bond, in 2021 Ms. Beck led the work to open the new Gardiner Middle School focusing on high quality teaching and learning, career and college readiness and bilingual programming opportunities. Ms. Beck holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Eastern Washington University and her professional license in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon, combining practical experience with a strong academic foundation in her leadership practice. Rebekah’s deep commitment to the Oregon City community, combined with her extensive experience across multiple levels of the system, positions her exceptionally well to lead and strengthen a high-performing Human Resources Department. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors with her three children, visiting the library, and sharing moments of their curiosity and joy. “I am honored to serve in this new role and am deeply dedicated to the Oregon City School District, the community where I have grown both as a teacher and as a leader. I look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships with students, staff, and families.” We are excited to welcome her to this new chapter of leadership. Free Summer Meals are back! Come to any of our locations and enjoy a nurtritous summer meal at no cost to participants! Participants must eat the main portion of the meal at the site, children 1 to 18 years old. ALL SITES ARE CLOSED JUNE 19 & JULY 3RD Gardiner Middle School 205 Williams St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 15th-July 31st Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:15pm Jennings Lodge Elementary School 18521 SE River Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97267 Breakfast: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30am Lunch: June 22nd-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Tumwata Middle School 14133 S Donovan Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Breakfast: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:30am Lunch: June 22nd-July 10th Monday-Friday 11:15am-12:30pm Kingsberry Heights Apartments 14290 Marjorie Ln. Oregon City, OR 97045 No breakfast provided Lunch: June 15th-Aug 14th Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm For additional information about the Summer Food Service Program Please Contact: OCSD Nutrition Services: 503-785-8440 Jeff.Ralston@orecity.k12.or.us https:www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER Tick Information We are writing to share an important update regarding seasonal pests in our community. Due to this year’s mild winter, local health and environmental experts anticipate a significantly higher-than-average population of ticks and other insects throughout Oregon City and the surrounding wooded areas. Because tick activity is already on the rise, we encourage families to remain vigilant during outdoor activities. To help keep our students safe, we recommend the following precautions: Perform Regular Checks: Inspect clothing and skin after spending time in wooded or grassy areas. Wear Protective Clothing: When possible, wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks while hiking or playing in nature. Use Repellent: Consider using EPA-registered insect repellents as a preventative measure. The safety and well-being of our students and families are our top priorities. We appreciate your partnership in staying proactive as we enjoy the warmer weather. *Informational handouts are attached to this message in both English and Spanish www.ocsd62.org

Friday, May 29 2026