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.
The other surprise was that our 8th graders took the lead overall, which is a first in several years. Way to go!
Thank you for your awesome response and making the effort to help feed our local families in need this holiday season.
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
FALL CONFERENCES
Monday, 11/24 and Tuesday, 11/25
Monday: 1:00-3:50 Drop-In Conferences
4:00-5:00 Pre-Scheduled Group Conferences (team will reach out to you)
6:00-8:00 Drop-In Conferences
Tuesday: 8:00-10:00 Drop-In Conferences
10:10-12:00 Pre-Scheduled Group Conferences (team will reach out to you)
1:00-3:00 Pre-Scheduled Group Conferences (team will reach out to you)
3:15-5:00 Drop-In Conferences
6:00-8:00 Drop-In Conferences
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Tumwata Middle School next week! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again.
The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds. To set up an eWallet, visit the Tumwata Book Fair home page at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tumwatamiddleschool.
On our home page, you will also have the opportunity to make a donation to Tumwata's Share the Fair account. This account supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider donating today so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!
Tumwata's Book Fair will be held during normal school hours, November 18-22, and from 1:00pm - 8:00pm during Family and Friends day on November 24.
Lastly, consider becoming a Book Fair volunteer! When you give your time, it helps make our Fair an unforgettable reading experience where every purchase benefits our school directly.
Spirit Week
Monday - Teacher/Student Swap Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Western Day
Thursday - Neon Day
Friday - School Spirit Day
The Canned Food Drive will start on Monday and go thru conferences. We will wrap it up on Friday, December 5th. Please help our local families in need.
There will be advisory competitions as well as some fun teacher incentives as we reach various goals! Come Otters ~ Let's beat the 1,900 that we did last year and break that 2,000 mark!
November Otters of the Month
October's trait was Collaboration.
FALL CONFERENCES
November 24 & 25
(Various Times)
*Drop-In Conference style - Feel free to stop by and visit whichever teachers you need to see, or meet all of them!
*Gota en no dudes en pasar y visitarnos la profesora que necesitas ver, O conocerlas a todas!
*zayty ne soromtesya zavitaty vidvidayte, do yakoho vchytelya vam potribno zvernutysya, abo zustrity yikh usikh
🎉 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
We will once again be joining Gardiner and dancers will be bussed over at the end of the school day.
Grades 6-8, No cuts.
All dance abilities invited!
Begins November 18 thru February 27th
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(Parent meeting by Zoom - Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:00)
Questions? Email Coach Dani Tebon: danielle.tebon@orecity.k12.or.us
🚌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.
