🧫 Science in Action – Middle School Bacterial Lab

This week, our MS students explored bacterial hot spots around the building as part of our study on communicable diseases, viruses, and bacteria.
Wishing everyone a restful — and germ-free — weekend! 😊
4 days ago, CAIS
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Middle School Bacterial Lab
Last night our Elementary Design Advisory Group met to review the new updated conceptual design plans for our Phase 2 Elementary schools. Our team will be visiting these schools (John McLoughlin, Holcomb, and Candy Lane) on November 24 and 25 during conferences to hear feedback and input on these new conceptual designs from parents and our community. Read more about the meeting here: https://www.ocschoolbond.org/o/bond/article/2548208
4 days ago, OCSD62
Holcomb Conceptual Design
Candy Lane Conceptual Design
John McLoughlin Conceptual Design
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs
📣 CAIS Mid-Term Conferences Information

Middle School (6th & 7th Grade Only) :
- Teachers will contact selected families to schedule conferences for the afternoons of Monday, Nov. 24 and Wednesday, Nov. 25.
- If you do not receive a request, please join us for open conferences in the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 17 or Tuesday, Nov. 18 between 4:00–6:30 PM.
- No sign-up required!

High School (Including 8th Grade) :
- Families are welcome to attend open conferences in the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 17 or Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 4:00–6:30 PM.
- No sign-up needed!
4 days ago, CAIS
MID-TERM CONFERENCES  Middle School (6th–7th): • Nov. 17 & 18 — Open conferences • 4:00–6:30 PM • Cafeteria • No sign-up needed  High School (incl. 8th): • Nov. 17 & 18 — Open conferences • 4:00–6:30 PM • Cafeteria • No sign-up needed

An email went out earlier this week with an Amazon wish list link and a sign-up for conference meals for our staff during these long evenings. If you are able to help or donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Please stop by the CAIS PTO table during the conferences to see how CAIS families support our students and staff.

Mid-Term Conferences :

Middle School (6th & 7th Grade):

Teachers will contact select families to schedule conferences for the afternoons of Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

If you don’t receive a scheduling request, you’re welcome to stop by the cafeteria anytime between 4:00–6:30 PM on Nov. 17 or Nov. 18 — no sign-up needed!

High School (including 8th Grade):

Families can attend open conferences in the cafeteria between 4:00–6:30 PM on Nov. 17 or Nov. 18 - No sign-up required!

4 days ago, CAIS
CAIS PTO Board Vote is postponed and NOT taking Place at Conferences Next Week

Need a little extra help with food resources? Community programs are available throughout the area. Learn more and find local options here:
OCSD Community Resources:
https://www.ocsd62.org/page/community-resources

6 days ago, CAIS
Follow this link to Community Resources: https://www.ocsd62.org/page/community-resources

Last week four OCSD students presented to school board leaders and district leaders from across the state during the annual OSBA conference. They shared their perspectives and experiences from serving on the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee.

Watch the Hot Minute on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/9SnkZ5FRwGs

8 days ago, OCSD62
SSAC students, Dr. Spitzer and three board members posing in front of OSBA sign.
SSAC Students preparing with Superintendent Dr. Spitzer
SSAC Students presenting
SSAC Students in front of a banner
Reminder:
No school on Monday, November 10 (Grading Day) and Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day). Enjoy the extra time off — we’ll see you back in class on Wednesday!

Another Reminder:
Calling all future engineers!
Join OC Robotics Team 2550, Skynet, and unleash your creativity through coding, building, and teamwork! 🤖
Students ages 14–18 are welcome to join the fun.

📅 Tuesdays | 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 CAIS, 1306 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045
🗓️ Last day for new members to join: December 16
📧 Learn more: team2550robotics@gmail.com
11 days ago, CAIS
Important Reminders:   No School Nov. 10–11   &   Robotics Team Recruitment
CAIS MS Science & Wellness class took on a real-world topic — and nailed it! Check out their PSAs on how vaccines protect us and why they’re key to community wellness. 🌟
12 days ago, CAIS
Our Science & Wellness class took on a real-world topic — and nailed it!
Our Science & Wellness class took on a real-world topic — and nailed it! Check out their PSAs on how vaccines protect us and why they’re key to community wellness. 🌟
Our Science & Wellness class took on a real-world topic — and nailed it! Check out their PSAs on how vaccines protect us and why they’re key to community wellness. 🌟

Join Us for the CAIS Open House & Maker Fair!

Prospective students and families are invited to explore all that CAIS has to offer! Tour our innovative spaces, learn about the tools that power our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and stick around for a Q&A at the end!

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 CAIS Campus

🕓 4:00–6:00 PM — Tours of our building and maker space
💬 4:45–5:30 PM — Q&A Session 1
💬 5:45–6:30 PM — Q&A Session 2

Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/mpdjzbk3

15 days ago, CAIS
CAIS Open House & Maker Fair, Thursday, November 6, 2025 , CAIS Campus  at 4:00–6:00 PM — Tours of our building and maker space , 4:45–5:30 PM — Q&A Session 1 ,  5:45–6:30 PM — Q&A Session 2

🚀 Support Our CAIS Middle School Robotics Team! 🤖

Help our amazing students gear up for their upcoming competitions! 🎉
♻️ Drop off your bottles and cans to support the team’s fundraising efforts.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 1st
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Corner of Jackson St. & 12th, Oregon City

19 days ago, CAIS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS Help our CAIS Middle School Robotics Team gear up for competitions! Drop off your bottles and cans on Nov. 1st, 10 am – Noon at Jackson St. and 12th, Oregon City.
🚀 Calling all future engineers!
Join OC Robotics Team 2550 Skynet and unleash your creativity through coding, building, and teamwork! 🤖
Students ages 14–18 are welcome to join the fun.
📅 Tuesdays | 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 CAIS, 1306 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045
🗓️ Last day to join: Dec 16
📧 Learn more: team2550robotics@gmail.com
25 days ago, CAIS
🚀 Calling all future engineers! Join OC Robotics Team 2550 Skynet and unleash your creativity through coding, building, and teamwork! 🤖 Students ages 14–18 are welcome to join the fun. 📅 Tuesdays | 3:30–5:30 PM 📍 CAIS, 1306 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 🗓️ Last day to join: Dec 16 📧 Learn more: team2550robotics@gmail.com

Congratulations to this week’s PBIS Winners! You've earned it — enjoy a FREE DQ Blizzard gift card as a reward for showing Positive Behavior!
REMINDER: No school for all students on Monday, October 20, 2025. Have a great three-day weekend!

about 1 month ago, CAIS
No school for all students on Monday, October 20, 2025

🎉 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

about 1 month ago, OCSD62
CAIS Students in class
CAIS Student demonstrating work
CAIS Student working
CAIS Students and instructor
CAIS Student grinding metal
Weld example
Check out this week’s awesome CAIS MS projects in Humanities, Science & Wellness! Great work, everyone! 👏
about 1 month ago, CAIS
MS  Project Spotlight
MS  Project from humanities class
MS  Project from humanities class
MS  Project from humanities class
MS  Project from humanities class
MS  Project from science & wellness class
MS  Project from science & wellness class
MS  Project from science & wellness class
MS  Project from science & wellness class
MS  Project from science & wellness class
🎿 SKI BUS SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN! 🚌
Don't miss out—sign up now for this season's Ski Bus!

📅 Parent Info Meeting
🗓 Tuesday, October 14
📍 CAIS Cafeteria
🕠 5:30 PM
about 1 month ago, CAIS
SKI BUS SIGN UPS HAVE STARTED A parent information meeting will be held on Tuesday October the 14th in the CAIS cafeteria at 5:30.
REMINDER: No school for all students on October 10, 2025. Have a great three-day weekend!
about 1 month ago, CAIS
REMINDER: No school for all students on October 10, 2025. Have a great three-day weekend!
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI—don’t miss it!
about 1 month ago, CAIS
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
Mr. Corff’s 7th-grade students take on the environmental dangers of AI
The Manufacturing Day field trips for CAIS students went really well! We had a great time learning, exploring, and having fun — all while enjoying the beautiful weather. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success!

Have a great weekend!
about 2 months ago, CAIS
CAIS Manufacturing Day Field Trips The Manufacturing Day field trips for CAIS students went really well! We had a great time learning, exploring, and having fun — all while enjoying the beautiful weather. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success! Have a great weekend!
CAIS Skynet Robotics had a great time at OCHS Homecoming on Friday, Sept 26! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to support the team and learn about our work.

Donations are always welcome to keep our robots rolling!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GY4PR27NB6L28
about 2 months ago, CAIS
Robotics at Homecoming
Robotics at Homecoming
Robotics at Homecoming
Robotics at Homecoming
Join the CAIS PTO – Let’s Make Great Things Happen Together!
We’d love for you to get involved with our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)!
Here are some ways you can help:
- School Event Help
- Teacher Classroom Support
- Supplies for Positive Behavior Support
- Field Trip Assistance
- Staff Meals for Evening Conferences
- Fundraising for All of the Above

No matter how big or small, your involvement matters. Thank you for being part of our team!

Please return the form to the CAIS office, or email: talktocais@orecity.k12.or.us, or call 503-785-7860
about 2 months ago, CAIS
CAIS PTO Interest Form