Love keeping things moving? Oregon City School District is looking for an energetic, safety-focused leader to join our team as Transportation Supervisor!
This is your chance to make a real impact every single day — leading a dedicated crew of drivers , and staff, and ensuring our students get to school safely. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and enjoy supporting students, we want to hear from you.🧡
📋 Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/ocsd62/onlineapp/
Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a reminder that our survey will close on Wednesday, March 18. Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.
www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget
Congratulations to Jaydyn, and Kade as well who placed second and third place respectively and received some really neat prizes! Folks can view photos, video, and get the recipes on our website (https://www.ocsd62.org/o/ocsd/page/future-chefs-challenge)
On March 7th, Benjamin Murray Nagel — better known as Benny — was inducted into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association in Corvallis. The 7½-year-old Goldendoodle was recognized for Outstanding Professional Service as an Emotional Support Animal, and if you've ever crossed paths with Benny, you know the honor is well-deserved.
Benny has been a certified Emotional Support Animal since 2020 and has shown up to work every single day since — a steadfast, tail-wagging presence through some of the harder seasons our school community has faced. The award was presented by Dr. Lynn Healy, DVM, who spoke about the comfort and connection Benny has brought to students and staff alike, especially in the years following the pandemic when everyone needed a little extra warmth.
For those who haven't had the pleasure: Benny is basically district-famous, and now it's official.
Congratulations, Benny. You've earned every belly rub. 🐾
Come see where your preschooler's journey begins! Our Early Learning Center Open House is coming up — meet the team, explore the school, and learn about our program.
📅 March 31st | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Jennings Lodge School | Milwaukie
All families welcome. See you there! 🐻💛
Questions? Call Cheryl Howell: (503) 785-8035
Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.
www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget
Oregon City School District's Strategic Plan is built on partnership — with students, families, staff, and community. Strong partnerships start with strong communication, and strong communication starts with listening to you.
Take our 10–15 minute survey by April 1.
Your responses will guide how we communicate across the district — from school newsletters to community updates.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6YCTFM
We're so grateful to everyone who made this possible. We can't wait to see our Pioneers take the field on brand-new turf! ⚾✨
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for kids and families! We invite families with incoming kindergarten students to attend Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events at Oregon City School District schools.
Kinder Connect is a chance to:
✨ Tour the school
👋 Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🏫 See classrooms and shared spaces
❓ Ask questions and learn what to expect
😊 Help your child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are still in the process.
Kindergarten is about curiosity, connection, and confidence—and Kinder Connect is a great first step. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
📍 Learn more on the Oregon City School District website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect
Are you ready to register for Kindergarten? Check out this awesome dual language option!
🌟 ¡Todos Unidos! Lottery Is Open 🌟
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
Here in OCSD62, we believe each and every student is worth it. We believe they can do it! Our passion and purpose are rooted in helping students learn, grow, and thrive. And research shows what we see every day: attendance matters.
Even one missed day means missed learning, missed connections, and missed confidence-building moments.
We’re Here for It.
We’re here for their questions.
We’re here for their hard days.
We’re here for their future.
If getting to school is hard right now — reach out. Our school teams are here to provide support for your student!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for kids and families! We invite families with incoming kindergarten students to attend Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events at Oregon City School District schools.
Kinder Connect is a chance to:
✨ Tour the school
👋 Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🏫 See classrooms and shared spaces
❓ Ask questions and learn what to expect
😊 Help your child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are still in the process.
Kindergarten is about curiosity, connection, and confidence—and Kinder Connect is a great first step. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
📍 Learn more on the Oregon City School District website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect
Big milestone this week: Our new OCHS softball field is officially complete! The ribbon cutting ceremony was Thursday, and we can't wait for our student-athletes to take the field. 🥎✨
Meanwhile, 2025 bond project progress continues:
⚾️Turf installation ongoing at OCHS fields (Varsity Baseball and the multipurpose field)
🏫Permit packages have been submitted for Holcomb & John McLoughlin Elementary
📦Planning is underway for Candy Lane's transition to our King campus (a temporary move for the 2026-2027 school year while construction is being done)
📐Design work is moving forward for Pioneer Stadium
🧱CTE design work is also moving forward at OCHS. We've completed the design phase and have started the procurement process for items with the longest lead times to receive (doors, frames, hardware, etc.)
Our community's investment in updated learning spaces is taking shape! Stay tuned for more updates!
(Photos are of OCHS Varsity Baseball field being prepped for turf surfaces)
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Want to learn more?
Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual, inclusive school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
🥎It was a beautiful, sunny day to celebrate something special for our students and community! ☀️
Yesterday we officially opened our newly turfed softball field at Oregon City High School with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members from our softball team and local softball community joined us for this celebration, as well as school board members, bond team members, and Community Bond Oversight Committee members!
OCHS Softball players then held their first practice on the new turf surface.
This project is one of several in the fields and grounds updates being worked on in phase 1 of our 2025 capital bond projects. Other projects in this phase include new turf installations at the OCHS varsity baseball field and the multipurpose field directly behind OCHS.
The new turf creates a safer, more durable playing surface that will allow for more consistent practices, games, and outdoor learning opportunities throughout the year—rain or shine.
We’re grateful for the support of our community and look forward to more celebrations as the rest of our projects are completed. These are your bond dollars at work!
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Want to learn more?
Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual, inclusive school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, now is the perfect time to register for kindergarten in the Oregon City School District!
Registering early helps our schools plan class sizes, staffing, and supports so students can start the year strong. It also gives families access to helpful kindergarten readiness resources and invitations to Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events.
✨ Kinder Connect is a great way to get ready for kindergarten!
Families can:
🚸Tour their neighborhood school
🤝Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🚌See classrooms and shared spaces
⍰ Ask questions and learn what to expect
🎉Help their child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — Virtual informational session is February 26, In -person Kinder Connect is April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are just getting started. If you need assistance in registering, contact your school's main office, or bring your questions to Kinder Connect!
Kindergarten is a big milestone—and you don’t have to have everything figured out yet. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way.
📍 Learn more and register on our website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💙
Every day counts. Showing up helps build confidence, connection, and opportunity.
We know some days are harder than others. When students are able to be here, we’re glad to see them—and we’re here to support them along the way.
Show up. Level up. We’re here for it. We're here for you.
✨ Meet Michael Canchola ✨
✔ Years of service : 5 years
Serving as your vice-chair for the past four years has been a profound honor, and I am proud of our achievements as a community dedicated to our students’ success.
I am a tenured community member of Oregon City. I attended K-12 in the district and maintain connections through family and friends. My wife and I have three children who have also received a K-12 education in Oregon City, and have gone on to achieve college degrees. I believe there is no better investment than in our youth, both in and outside the classroom. I have dedicated nearly two decades in coaching the youth in our community in both football and track and remain as a liaison to the Oregon City Youth Football executive board.
Throughout my tenure on the board, I have played a vital role in contract negotiations and collaborated to hire a new superintendent who brings strong leadership to our schools. Together we successfully rallied community support for a bond that will enhance our facilities and resources.
I am committed to putting students first and building community relationships. My key priorities continue to be to increase student literacy, school safety and discipline and bond transparency and oversight. I will engage with students, school employees, parents and community members to draw out ideas that lead to meaningful action and maximize the benefits of taxpayer investments.
Thank you, Michael, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
✔ Years of service : I’ve officially served as an OCSD board member for the past two and a half years. However, my relationship with the school district goes back much further, as a parent, educator, and school volunteer.
✔ What motivates you to serve? : I truly believe OCSD is home to some of the most dedicated families, educators, and students around and I feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful, supportive community.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: The support shows up everywhere whether it’s cheering in the stands or applauding at the theater.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: One of the most meaningful moments of my board service was being part of the school board when the most recent school bond passed, knowing it will make a lasting, positive difference for our schools and community for many years to come.
Thank you, Dr. Heidi, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
