Yesterday, Clackamas Fire visited CAIS to present students Elyjah and Blake with Life Saving Awards and challenge coins after the two acted quickly to extinguish a fire in the Welding Shop before Spring Break. Their training kicked in right away — and because of that, a scary moment became a story about two students who knew exactly what to do.
The Fire Inspector was so impressed that he came back just to honor them.
Way to go Elyjah and Blake!
Enjoy the sunshine, spend time with friends and family, and make good choices. Stay safe, take care of yourself and each other, and come back refreshed and ready for a great week ahead!
To be eligible, students must:
Be enrolled in 9-12th grade for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Live in the City of Oregon City or attend a school in the Oregon City School District.
Applications for the upcoming term will open on May 4 and close on June 26 at 5 p.m.
OCSD | OCEA
Bargaining Update!
Yesterday we met with OCEA leadership in a mediated bargaining session until 5:15 am this morning. We had some really great conversations and will continue our mediation session on May 6. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage: OCEA - OCSD Labor Negotiations
Today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly each and every day. From coordinating schedules to supporting staff, students, and families, your dedication, organization, and care make a meaningful difference across our entire community.
Thank you for all that you do—we truly appreciate you! 💙
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP!
Got cans and bottles with an “OR” deposit? Turn them into support for robotics! ♻️🤖
📍 Drop-off Location:
CAIS (1306 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045)
➡️ In front of the black gates on Jackson Street
That’s it — just drop them off and we’ll handle the rest!
💻 Can’t make it? Donate online!
Go to BottleDrop.com
→ Select For Individuals
→ Click Make Nonprofit Donation
→ Search: OC Robotics Booster Club
🎯 Where your donations go:
Your support helps fund our robotics season — including team t-shirts, robot parts, and travel + food costs. All funds raised will be split 50/50 between Gearburners and Skynet.
📩 Questions? Reach out: team2550robotics@gmail.com
Thank you for helping power our season! 🔧💙
Did you know? Every OCSD student a library that goes wherever they go?
Oregon City School District provides every student free access to Sora, a digital library app designed specifically for K–12 learners. Whether your student is a confident reader, still building their skills, or somewhere in between, Sora has something for them — and the tools to help them grow.
Here's what's waiting for your family
📚 A library built for them: Ebooks, audiobooks, picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels — all hand-selected and age-appropriate for all our readers.
🏠 Access anywhere, anytime: Sora works on phones, tablets, and computers. Books are available 24/7 — no library hours, no late fees, no lost books.
🌎 Books in their language: The app is available in 13 languages and includes bilingual titles and world language books, so every family can engage with reading in the language that works best for them.
👁️ Built for every kind of reader: Adjustable text size, dyslexic-friendly fonts, high contrast display, and a read-aloud feature that highlights words as they're spoken — Sora meets your student where they are.
🏅 Motivation built in: Daily reading goals, progress tracking, and achievement badges make reading fun and engaging!
🏙️ Two libraries in one: Through our partnership with Oregon City Public Library, your student's student library card also unlocks OCPL's digital collection inside Sora — even more books, same app, no extra steps.
Select the Oregon City School District, log in with your student's Classlink, and start exploring today.
📚 Download Sora for free wherever you get your apps.
Let's talk about what "being here" does for our students. 📈
Students who attend school each day:
Earn higher grades and test scores - these look great on job applications, apprenticeship applications, college applications, etc.
Build stronger friendships and social connections - a strong support system helps students thrive
Feel more confident and engaged in learning - making learning connections stronger
Have better career and college opportunities - see the first three points!
We're here to support students. If you or your student needs support in attendance (or otherwise), OCSD offers counseling services for students, family resource supports, and staff who care. Please reach out to your school for more information on accessing these supports.
Show up. Level up. We're cheering for you every single day.
Our bond-funded projects are moving forward across our district.
⚾️🥎OCHS's softball, and baseball fields are complete and ready for Pioneers to play ball! The multi-use field will soon be wrapping up, look for an invite to our ribbon cutting!
At Holcomb, careful abatement work was completed over spring break—an important step in preparing for construction. Meanwhile, permits are advancing for John McLoughlin, and CTE expansion work at OCHS is moving into early procurement.
Follow our 2025 Bond Facebook page or Instagram account for photos, and videos as work progresses!
There will be No Middle School (Grades 6, 7, 8 only) on Thursday, April 9.
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Mid-Term Conferences:
Grades 6 & 7
• Some families will be contacted to schedule daytime conferences
• If you are not contacted, please attend the open conference session
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Cafeteria
• No sign-up required
Grades 8-12
• Open conferences available to all families
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Cafeteria
• No sign-up required
We are incredibly grateful to the generous individuals and businesses who donated and made our beautiful baskets possible:
• All About Landscape
• Serres Nursery
• Stephanie Lehl, Premiere Property Group
• Lissa Hettervig
• Watershed Cafe & Bistro
• Donald and Jennifer Kagy
• Dr. Eric Berkner – Ponderosa Dental Arts
• Molli Berkner
• Kristin Herring, Value Added Mortgage
• Brooke Birchard – Beauty by Brooke
Your support makes a real difference for our school community!
📅 Don’t forget—our final two PTO meetings are coming up:
• Thursday, April 9
• Thursday, May 14
🕔 5:00 PM at Jimmy O’s Pizzeria
We are also looking to fill additional board positions—please consider getting involved and helping make a difference!
Middle School (6th & 7th Grade Only)
- Some families will be contacted by teachers to schedule daytime conferences on Thursday, April 9.
- If you are not contacted, please plan to attend the open conference time from 4:00–6:30 PM that evening.
- Location: Cafeteria
- No sign-up required
High School (Including 8th Grade)
- Families may attend open conferences from 4:00–6:30 PM on Thursday, April 9.
- Location: Cafeteria
- No sign-up required
🗓 Order Dates: March 30 – April 10 📦
Pickup: Thursday, May 7 ⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: CAIS (behind the black gates on Jackson St.)
🌿 How to Order:
Follow the link below to complete your order form online.
https://forms.gle/YX3iU2JoRnTgnCv88
Paper order forms have also been sent home with your students for your convenience!
Thank you for supporting our school community! 💚
No school from March 23rd through March 27th as we take a well-deserved Spring Break! ☀️🌿
We hope our students and families enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled week.
Classes will resume on Monday, March 30th. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to learn!
Support our students at Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS) by entering our raffle!
📍 Tickets Available At:
Beavercreek Saloon & Kissin Kate's
21950 S Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
📅 Ticket Sales:
March 16 – March 30
🎫 Ticket Prices:
$5 each or 5 for $20
Ask your server for tickets!
🧺 Amazing Raffle Baskets Include:
• Bro Bucket (Value $500+)
• Garden Basket (Value $250)
• Night Out Basket (Value $120)
• Seafood Basket (Value $125)
• Self-Care Basket (Value $270)
🏆 Drawing:
March 31 at 9:00 AM
You do NOT need to be present to win.
All proceeds benefit:
Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS)
1306 12th Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
📧 pto.cais@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting CAIS students and programs!
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
This exciting event offers a chance to see students apply advanced robotics skills as they tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, competitive environment. It also showcases the impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which help students build problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world technical skills.
Many of the students participating in robotics are also involved in other CTE pathways, and attendees will have the opportunity to speak with them about their projects, goals, and career interests.
📅 When:
Friday, March 27 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(During Spring Break!)
📍 Where:
Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS)
1306 12th St, Oregon City, OR 97045
(Entrance on Jackson St)
Thank you for your support!
Have a great weekend, everyone! 😊
Prospective students and families are invited to explore CAIS and see our programs in action! Tour our building and maker space, meet our team, and learn about the tools that support our hands-on CTE learning approach.
🗓 Monday, March 16, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
Event Schedule:
🔹 4:00–6:00 PM – Tours of the building & maker space
🔹 4:45–5:15 PM – Q&A Session 1
🔹 5:45–6:15 PM – Q&A Session 2
✨ RSVPs are now being accepted!
We look forward to welcoming you to CAIS and answering all your questions.
