Future Chefs Challenge

On March 20, 2025 OCSD held its THIRD SEASON for the Future Chefs Challenge. All students, 1st through 5th grade, were eligible to enter a recipe of their own creation. Six top contenders were chosen to compete in the final District Challenge at Gardiner Middle School. Here, students were challenged to prepare their recipe and present it to a panel of judges for a final decision. The top final contender will be eligible to continue on to compete in a Regional competition.

The 2025 contenders For Oregon City SChool District Future Chef Challenge!

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Congratulations to ariel white from redland Elementary School!

The judges ranked her dish the highest out of the six contenders. The Homemade “Shrimp Tacos” impressed many of the judges.

  • Ariel White

    REDLAND ELEMENTARY
    “Shrimp Tacos”

  • Brynn miller

    REDLAND ELEMENTARY
    “Pasta Perfection”

  • candace sumpter

    BEAVERCREEK ELEMENTARY
    “Spaghetti Sauce”

  • Grayson Miller

    REDLAND ELEMENTARY
    “Sonic’s Favorite Chili Dog”

  • Kade Patterson

    JOHN McLOUGHLIN ELEMENTARY
    “Gold Star Chicken Piccata”

  • Sienna Noblin

    GAFFNEY LANE ELEMENTARY
    “Secret Baked Shrimp with Crusty Bread”

Thank you to our 2025 Judges!

Robin Morrison - OCSD Bus Driver

Wynter Davis - OCHS Alumni and attended Culinary Institute of America

Jeana Buxton - Security and Emergency Management Specialist

Nicole Shaw - Office Coordinator, Transportation

Rachel Kanui - Office Coordinator, Transposrtation

Thank you to our nutrition staff!