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
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!
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
Monday- Mismatch Monday, Wear clothes that don't math at all
Tuesday- Make a Rainbow, Wear one color of the rainbow and find friends to complete the rainbow.
Wednesday- Fancy Day, Wear fancy clothes
Thursday- Decade Day, Dress up from your favorite decade
Friday- Dress like a teacher and the teachers will dress like students
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
Please join us on March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Gaffney Lane Gym for Family Folk Dance Night! 🏫
This is truly one of our favorite events of the year! 🥰 The students are SO excited to teach you the folk dances they've been learning in music class! 🎻💃
It’s going to be a high-energy night, so please come ready to move! Don't forget:
👟 Comfortable shoes
💧 Water bottles
😊 Your best dance moves!
From the warm meals in the cafeteria and the rides on the bus to the safe, clean spaces and the vital support in our classrooms—our classified staff truly do it all.
To our instructional assistants, custodians, office staff, bus drivers, health room attendant, nutrition team, and all our other classified friends: Thank you for your dedication, your smiles, and for making Gaffney a better place to learn. We literally couldn’t do this without you!
