Tumwata Middle School

04/13/2026

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.

04/13/2026

Let's talk about what "being here" actually does. 📈

Students who are here for it:
Earn higher grades and test scores
Build stronger friendships and social connections
Feel more confident and engaged in learning
Have better career and college opportunities

AND here's how we support that goal: OCSD offers counseling services, mentorship programs, family resource support, and engaging learning experiences.

Show up. Level up. We're cheering for you every single day.

04/10/2026

2025 Bond Update! Spring Break Brought More Progress! 🔨

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 page or Instagram account for photos, and videos as work progresses!

04/02/2026

Oregon City School District Expands Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways, Adds Western States Carpenters and United We Heal

New Partnerships Build on District's Growing Commitment to Career-Connected Education for Each and...

03/03/2026

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

02/17/2026

Growth doesn’t happen all at once.� It happens day by day.

Here in OCSD62, we believe each and every student is worth it. We believe they can do it! Our passion and purpose are rooted in helping students learn, grow, and thrive. And research shows what we see every day: attendance matters.

Even one missed day means missed learning, missed connections, and missed confidence-building moments.

We’re Here for It.�
We’re here for their questions.�
We’re here for their hard days.�
We’re here for their future.

If getting to school is hard right now — reach out. Our school teams are here to provide support for your student!

02/02/2026

✨ Are you here for it? ✨

Every day counts. Showing up helps build confidence, connection, and opportunity.

We know some days are harder than others. When students are able to be here, we’re glad to see them—and we’re here to support them along the way.

Show up. Level up. We’re here for it. We're here for you.

01/21/2026

It’s that time of year when getting up and coming to school can feel especially hard. The days are dark, cold, and wet. The excitement of the start of the school year has faded, winter break has come and gone, and spring break can feel far away.

Some mornings, you may not feel like coming to school—or doing much of anything at all. The cozy comfort of your favorite place calls your name. You may not be in the best mood, or maybe you feel like you won't put in your best effort. And that's ok! We still, very much, want to see you here at school.

Come as you are.

Tired. Excited. Quiet. Curious. Unsure. Happy. Restless. Bored.

We understand there are times when staying home is necessary, and we support that. On all the other days, we want you here—learning, and growing in all your beautiful human conditions. No matter the day. No matter the feeling. We are here for you.

01/15/2026

📣 Stay Connected with OCSD—When It Matters Most (Part 3 of 3)

From inclement weather updates ❄️ to emergency notifications 🚨 and important school news, staying informed helps us keep students and families safe and supported. Here are the best ways to stay up to date:

⚠️ FlashAlert
FlashAlert is a regional alert system that shares school closures, delays, and emergency announcements—especially during severe weather.

✔️ Visit flashalert.net
✔️ Select Oregon City School District
✔️ Follow alerts through local media partners

01/15/2026

📣 Stay Connected with OCSD—When It Matters Most (Part 2 of 3)

From inclement weather updates ❄️ to emergency notifications 🚨 and important school news, staying informed helps us keep students and families safe and supported. Here are the best ways to stay up to date:

📱 OCSD District App
Your one-stop hub for district and school information—right on your phone.
✔️ Push notifications for urgent updates
✔️ News, events, and announcements
✔️ Easy access to school info and links

How to get it:
• Download the Oregon City School District app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
• Turn on notifications to receive timely alerts

01/15/2026

📣 Stay Connected with OCSD—When It Matters Most (Part 1 of 3)

From inclement weather updates ❄️ to emergency notifications 🚨 and important school news, staying informed helps us keep students and families safe and supported. Here are the best ways to stay up to date:

🔔 ParentSquare
This is OCSD’s primary communication tool for families and staff.
✔️ Weather-related closures or delays
✔️ Emergency notifications
✔️ School and district updates
✔️ Messages from your student’s school

How to sign up:
• Look for an invite from ParentSquare via email or text
• Or visit parentsquare.com/signin using the email or phone number on file with your school
• Download the ParentSquare app for real-time notifications