Learn more: www.ocsd62.org/driver-education
Spirit Points are moving up and many are pretty close. So here is a reminder for the rest of the week. Be sure and show your spirit!
Wednesday: Desert Drought (Anything but a cup)
Thursday: Denim in the Dunes (Wear as much denim as you can!)
Friday: Sunlit Oasis (Staff wear pink, seniors wear red, juniors wear purple, sophomores wear blue, freshmen wear gold/yellow)
#GoPioneers
Last day to get your Prom Tickets is on Wednesday, April 22. Accounting office closes at 4 pm.
Prom Tickets Sale
April 13-22
$35 for a single ticket
$70 for a couple’s ticket
No tickets sold at the door.
To purchase tickets, a library form must be filled out, signed by the library and turned in to accounting when paying for your ticket. No form, no ticket.
Who Can Attend
Only juniors and seniors can purchase tickets, but their guest/couple ticket can be for an underclassman. If their couple ticket is for an OCSD student, they must be on their library/fines form as well.
CAIS and OCSLA Juniors and Seniors can attend.
They can also invite an underclassman. Their guests also need to complete all paperwork including fine forms.
Last day to get your Prom Tickets is on Wednesday, April 22. Accounting office closes at 4 pm.
Prom Tickets Sale
April 13-22
$35 for a single ticket
$70 for a couple’s ticket
No tickets sold at the door.
To purchase tickets, a library form must be filled out, signed by the library and turned in to accounting when paying for your ticket. No form, no ticket.
Who Can Attend
Only juniors and seniors can purchase tickets, but their guest/couple ticket can be for an underclassman. If their couple ticket is for an OCSD student, they must be on their library/fines form as well.
CAIS and OCSLA Juniors and Seniors can attend.
They can also invite an underclassman. Their guests also need to complete all paperwork including fine forms.
We are also doing a 50/50 raffle drawing that night! And raffling Air show tickets. Still time to get your raffle tickets.
The Grad Night function is under the leadership of parent and community volunteers as a non-profit and runs independently from the Oregon City School District. This is not an OCHS-sponsored event, it is an event put on by the 2026 Parent Grad Committee. OCHS partners with the grad committee to get the word out so that our seniors have the opportunity to celebrate together.
For all 3rd–8th grade girls basketball players are invited to join varsity coaches Kevin Baumbach and Lynnette Wadsworth for skill development clinics at Oregon City High School. The cost is $10 per athlete (cash or check, collected at the door).
These clinics are a great opportunity for players to build their skills, compete, and connect with the high school coaching staff.
Clinics will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month throughout the spring and summer. The first three sessions are scheduled as follows:
April 21 – Aux Gym
Grades 3–5: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Grades 6–8: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
May 5 – Main Gym
Grades 3–5: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Grades 6–8: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
May 19 – Main Gym
Grades 3–5: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Grades 6–8: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
May 3, 2026
More info: https://www.ochspioneers.org/boys-basketball-golf-tournament
The 2026 gallery is bursting at the seams with 230–250 masterpieces (depending on the day!) representing every school district in the county. At a time when student artists have fewer venues to display their work, this show provides a high-profile "moment in the frame" for these talented creators.
Meet Our Artists
We are incredibly proud of the three fine-arts students representing OCHS this year:
1. Lydia Strawser
2. Olivia Shanley
3. Ivan Chebykin
Visit the Gallery
Want to see the "Super Bowl" in person? The gallery is open to the public and free to attend.
Dates: March 30 – April 28, 2026
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Clackamas ESD Administrative Building (13455 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas)
Save the Date: The official Awards Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 6:00 p.m., where winners will be announced across five media categories, including scholarships and the chance to exhibit at the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts this summer.
Last day to request a guest pass to Prom.
The form must be completed legibly and faxed/emailed from the guest's high school by today. Information on where to send is shown at the top of the form.
Guest passes forms are now available at https://www.ochspioneers.org/prom-2026.
Prom Tickets on sale April 13-22, 2026.
Guest Pass info...
• A current Oregon City High School student in good standing and with 90% attendance may bring one (1) guest.
• No guest younger than a high school freshman or older than 20 years of age will be permitted to attend.
• Guests must provide proof that they are enrolled in a valid educational program or are high school graduates. GED, online, and homeschool programs are accepted with provision of verification from those programs. Home-schooled guests must be registered with the appropriate agencies, i.e., Clackamas ESD.
• A ticket must be purchased for the guest by the hosting student. Guests must enter the dance with the hosting student.
• Picture identification will be required for all OCHS students and their guest. OCHS students must show a valid 2025-2026 student body card at the door.
Congratulations to the OCHS Student Council for earning the National Gold Council Award of Excellence for 9 years in a row!
For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, the Oregon City High School student council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Leadership in Action
Principal Timmons praised the group’s commitment to building a cohesive school culture.
“The OCHS Student Council has done an exceptional job of growing student involvement throughout schoolwide events. I am especially proud of the work they have done in building a more inclusive environment with active participation and membership in the Student Council with students receiving support services.”
Student Council Advisor Tiffani Travers also highlighted the resilience of this year's student leaders. "When faced with some difficult changes, they chose to step up rather than give up," Travers noted. "They didn't let limited class time slow them down; instead, they stayed focused and made every minute count."
This national recognition reflects the strong leadership within OCHS and the dedication of students to making a tangible difference in their community.
🌍♻️ HAPPY EARTH WEEK, Oregon City!
Celebrate by helping the planet AND our Class of 2026 seniors! Bring your cans & bottles to our:
🎉 CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER
for the Oregon City 2026 Senior Grad Party!
📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Oregon City Albertsons Parking Lot
Bonus: We earn an EXTRA 20% on every bag of cans brought in! 🙌 More money for our seniors, less waste for the Earth. Win-win!
The Grad Night function is under the leadership of parent and community volunteers as a non-profit and runs independently from the Oregon City School District. This is not an OCHS-sponsored event, it is an event put on by the 2026 Parent Grad Committee. OCHS partners with the grad committee to get the word out so that our seniors have the opportunity to celebrate together.
Before school, during both lunches, and after school.
Start time 8:00 am.
Finish 3:30 pm.
Wear available while supplies last.
If you have items to donate, please drop off in the front vestibule. Hours from 8-4 pm. Thank you!
See the graphics in person in E hall.
View video on youtube: https://youtu.be/riKO6Zr6gbg
Next week is Prom Spirit Week!
Earn Spirit Points for your class!
Spirit Points are awarded throughout the year for activities such as students participating in spirit days, canned food drives, and other events. At the end of the year, the class with the most spirit points earns a prize.
More info: https://www.ochspioneers.org/prom-2026
Student / Staff of the Month for April 2026 were honored with a pizza luncheon today, Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.
We are very proud of these PIONEER's for their success. Keep up the outstanding work.
For more info about this program: https://www.ochspioneers.org/student-month
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.
Do you still need formal wear for Prom?
Come to Cinderella's Closet on April 14-16. Room E104.
Before school, during both lunches, and after school.
Start time 8:00 am.
Finish 3:30 pm.
Wear available while supplies last.
If you have items to donate, please drop off in the front vestibule. Hours from 8-4 pm. Thank you!
