ABOUT TUMWATA
Mission Statement: Tumwata Middle School is committed to preparing all students for career and college readiness in a global society
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Mission Statement: Tumwata Middle School is committed to preparing all students for career and college readiness in a global society 〰️
Principal: Ben Kates
Vice Principal: Stephanie Phelps
Dean of Students: Jeremy Hill
Enrollment: approx. 650
Staff: approx. 65
History of Tumwata
Built in 1965-66
Opened in 1966
Remodeled in 2020-2021
Renamed as Tumwata Middle School in 2021
Tumwata is an indigenous word for Willamette Falls
Principal in 2021: Benjamin Kates
Enrollment in 2021: 695
Originally named Ogden Junior High
Named for Peter Skene Ogden
Principal in 1966: Eugene Killoy
District Superintendent in 1966: Dr. Edwin Ditto
1966 District School Board:
John Caldwell
Frank Bennett, MD
Nixon Knight
Jimmy Fisher
Peter Schnell
Architect: Annand, Boone, Drynan & Huffstutter
Contractor: Blanchard Construction Co.
Construction Cost: $1,205,000.00
Original Size: 92,000 Sq.Ft.
Capacity: 750 students (Upon opening-7th, 8th & 9th grades)
Enrollment when open: 520
Location: 33 acres at 3001 SE Donovan Lane, Oregon City
