Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences

Check out last week's Hot Minute in District 62! Each week we highlight a different part of our district with a short video. Last week we visited Candy Lane and heard 5th grade students present their ideas about our upcoming bond projects at their school. You can tune in each week on our YoutTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!
https://youtu.be/wdAjYWWcM48

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!

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

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

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

🚀 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

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!

🎉 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

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