8th graders in action in Manufacturing class—building real skills with real tools through CTE (Career & Technical Education)! 🔧✨
Our Raffle Basket Fundraiser was a HUGE success! 🎉 Winners have been drawn and all prizes have been distributed. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and helped make this event so special.
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!
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!
CAIS Mid-Term Conferences
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
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
CAIS PTO annual plant sale is officially underway! This year, we’re offering beautiful plants from New Leaf Greenhouse in Cornelius, OR—perfect for adding color to your home or garden.
🗓 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! 💚
🗓 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! 💚
🌸 CAIS Spring Break Reminder 🌸
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!
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!
🎟 CAIS PTO RAFFLE FUNDRAISER 🎟
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!
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
You are invited to attend the Annual Robotics Competition at CAIS, and we encourage you to share this invitation with your professional networks.
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!
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!
Congratulations to our PBIS winners this week! 🎉
Have a great weekend, everyone! 😊
Have a great weekend, everyone! 😊
📣 CAIS OPEN HOUSE 📣
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.
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.
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 all the winners, and thank you for being great role models of good behavior at CAIS. Keep up the great work, everyone!
📢 Friendly Reminder!
There will be NO School on Friday, March 6, 2026. 🎉
Enjoy the long weekend! Spend time with family, relax, and recharge. 🏡
Remember to take care of yourselves and stay healthy—both mind and body 💙
There will be NO School on Friday, March 6, 2026. 🎉
Enjoy the long weekend! Spend time with family, relax, and recharge. 🏡
Remember to take care of yourselves and stay healthy—both mind and body 💙
Attention CAIS Families! The CAIS PTO will be raffling off baskets in March at Kissin’ Kate’s Restaurant in Beavercreek. Our basket themes include Wellness/Spa, Gardening, and BBQ Night Out (featuring gift certificates to restaurants and entertainment in the local area). If you own a company or would like to donate to these baskets, please drop off donations at the CAIS office no later than Tuesday, March 10.
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
INFORMATION NIGHT - PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORING AND COLLEGE PLANNING
Dear Students and Families, the Oregon City School-to-Career Coordinator & Counselor will be hosting an information session on March 11th from 6-7pm at CAIS to talk about the two mentoring programs and the three pre-apprenticeship opportunities for next year. We invite you to attend and learn more about what each of these programs have to offer and answer any questions you might have. Our goal is to help you make strong forecasting choices for areas you may not know much about. We also want to share with you important dates and upcoming deadlines if your student is college bound. FAFSA, Oregon Promise and the application process can feel overwhelming. We want to help you navigate through it all. We look forward to meeting you.
Angie Gilbert, OCSD, School-to-Career Coordinator & Hilary Grey, School Counselor
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00 to 7:00
WHERE: CAIS Cafeteria
WHO: Students and Parents
Dear Students and Families, the Oregon City School-to-Career Coordinator & Counselor will be hosting an information session on March 11th from 6-7pm at CAIS to talk about the two mentoring programs and the three pre-apprenticeship opportunities for next year. We invite you to attend and learn more about what each of these programs have to offer and answer any questions you might have. Our goal is to help you make strong forecasting choices for areas you may not know much about. We also want to share with you important dates and upcoming deadlines if your student is college bound. FAFSA, Oregon Promise and the application process can feel overwhelming. We want to help you navigate through it all. We look forward to meeting you.
Angie Gilbert, OCSD, School-to-Career Coordinator & Hilary Grey, School Counselor
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00 to 7:00
WHERE: CAIS Cafeteria
WHO: Students and Parents
✂️A Big Haircut Day for CAIS Students & THANK YOU to Natalie Goodman!
We are so grateful to Natalie for generously providing FREE haircuts to our students here at CAIS. Her kindness and support mean so much to our school community. 💙
Natalie is now ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! 💇♂️💇♀️💇
Check out her pricing and book your appointment today.
Follow her and schedule here:
https://www.instagram.com/nataliegoodmanpdx?igsh=Y3o3NzU0ZTQ4NThi
We are so grateful to Natalie for generously providing FREE haircuts to our students here at CAIS. Her kindness and support mean so much to our school community. 💙
Natalie is now ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! 💇♂️💇♀️💇
Check out her pricing and book your appointment today.
Follow her and schedule here:
https://www.instagram.com/nataliegoodmanpdx?igsh=Y3o3NzU0ZTQ4NThi
🛠️🔨 Building Skills & Community in Oregon City! 🔨🛠️
Our talented woodshop students teamed up with all 5th graders across the Oregon City School District for an exciting hands-on project—building toolboxes together!
A big thank you to Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Inglish for leading our woodshop students and organizing this incredible collaboration. Not only did students learn valuable woodworking skills, but they also built confidence, teamwork, and connections across grade levels.
Our talented woodshop students teamed up with all 5th graders across the Oregon City School District for an exciting hands-on project—building toolboxes together!
A big thank you to Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Inglish for leading our woodshop students and organizing this incredible collaboration. Not only did students learn valuable woodworking skills, but they also built confidence, teamwork, and connections across grade levels.
REMINDER! 🚨 Exclusion Day: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Students who are not in compliance with immunization requirements by this date will be sent home.
Please take a moment to review your child’s immunization records and ensure everything is up to date.
More information:
https://aptg.co/G58vqG
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/70104889
✅ Check your child’s immunization records today!
Students who are not in compliance with immunization requirements by this date will be sent home.
Please take a moment to review your child’s immunization records and ensure everything is up to date.
More information:
https://aptg.co/G58vqG
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/70104889
✅ Check your child’s immunization records today!
🤖🎉 Join Us for the CAIS Robotics Competition! 🎉🤖
Get ready for an exciting weekend of innovation, teamwork, and high-energy robotics action at Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS)!
📅 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)
👨👩👧👦 ALL ages are welcome!
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Get ready for an exciting weekend of innovation, teamwork, and high-energy robotics action at Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (CAIS)!
📅 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)
👨👩👧👦 ALL ages are welcome!
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
