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”

  • Makenzie Malsed

    CANDY LANE ELEMENTARY
    Homemade Miso Ramen

  • Brynn Miller

    REDLAND ELEMENTARY
    Magnificent Pasta Salad

  • Miles Cody

    GAFFNEY LANE ELEMENTARY
    Fantastic French Toast

  • Anastasia Redding

    REDLAND ELEMENTARY
    Chiefs Kiss

  • Henry Newton

    CANDY LANE ELEMENTARY
    Scrambled Eggs and Garlic Toast

Thank you to our 2024 Judges!

Lori Thompson - Secretary to the Director of Operations

Jeana Buxton - Security and Emergency Management

Michael Sweeten - Director of Operations

Nicole Rhodes - Office Coordinator, Transportation

Duncan Garcia - Front Desk, District Office

Check out the Hot Minute in District 62 Featuring the Future Chefs Challenge.

Thank you to our nutrition staff!