Another successful year of the Amazing Shake! Thank you to all our community partners who made today a sucess! 🌟 Great...
Another successful year of the Amazing Shake! Thank you to all our community partners who made today a sucess! 🌟 Great job Fassett students!🦅💚We are so proud of our 7th graders for participating in this year’s Amazing Shake Competition! 👏✨ All of our students rotated through 16 different stations, each designed to test important life skills like communication, confidence, professionalism, problem-solving, and composure under pressure. From handshakes and interviews to thinking on their feet in real-world scenarios, they truly stepped up and represented themselves and our school with excellence. After an incredibly competitive day, we are excited to announce our top three winners: 🥇 **1st Place:** Ava Buckman 🥈 **2nd Place:** Amyah Ibarra 🥉 **3rd Place:** Kendyl Jude These students stood out for their confidence, poise, and ability to handle every challenge thrown their way — but we are proud of every 7th grader who participated. It takes courage to put yourself out there, and they all did an amazing job!
Feb 25, 2026 · Oregon City School District
We are currently accepting application for a Boys Head Soccer Coach. Apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/oregon/onli...
We are currently accepting application for a Boys Head Soccer Coach. Apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/oregon/onlineapp/default.aspx…
Feb 24, 2026 · Oregon City School District
E A G L E 🦅 N A T I O NNLL CARDINAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS! 🦅🤼♂️ Congratulations to our Clay Boys Wrestling Team on capt...
E A G L E 🦅 N A T I O NNLL CARDINAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS! 🦅🤼♂️ Congratulations to our Clay Boys Wrestling Team on capturing the NLL Cardinal Division Championship! What a tremendous accomplishment for this group and coaching staff. Their work, toughness, and commitment to the standard paid off in a big way. Individual Results: 🥇 Garrison Weisner – CHAMPION 🥈 Ethan Ackerman – 2nd 🥈 Gabe McNally – 2nd 🥈 Carter Whaley – 2nd 🥈 Augie Lohmeyer – 2nd 4️⃣ Hunter Lemon – 4th 4️⃣ Landon Orth – 4th 5️⃣ Ethan Rivera – 5th 5️⃣ Corey Pounders – 5th 6️⃣ Bennet Viers – 6th Proud of this group for competing the right way and representing Clay with class. Championship culture takes everyone — wrestlers, coaches, families, and supporters — and this team showed what that looks like. Cardinal Division Champs. Well earned.
Feb 23, 2026 · Oregon City School District
We are accepting applications. Apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/oregon/onlineapp/default.aspx
We are accepting applications. Apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/oregon/onlineapp/default.aspx
Feb 23, 2026 · Oregon City School District
📚 Kindergarten Registration Reminder Our Kindergarten Parent Meeting took place last week and we appreciate all of the...
📚 Kindergarten Registration Reminder Our Kindergarten Parent Meeting took place last week and we appreciate all of the families who were able to attend! If your child will be entering kindergarten, please be sure to schedule their registration appointment soon. We kindly ask families not to wait to register. Early registration helps our schools prepare for the upcoming year. Below are several helpful links with important information about the registration process, required documents, and how to schedule your appointment!✏️🍎 Welcome Letter & Information https://drive.google.com/…/1C4pK6Ee_WS-Byb1tD34WAVE1n3…/view Registration & Enrollment https://oregoncityschools.org/…/registration-enrollment-85d… Registration Instructions https://drive.google.com/…/1ty-x7TyI_hEhDx9m7Hq_jZQNjA…/view Registration Link https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login…
Feb 21, 2026 · Oregon City School District
E A G L E 🦅 N A T I O N🏆🔥 LEAGUE CHAMPS!!! 🔥🏆 For the first time since 1995… Clay Boys Basketball are NLL Cardinal...
E A G L E 🦅 N A T I O N🏆🔥 LEAGUE CHAMPS!!! 🔥🏆 For the first time since 1995… Clay Boys Basketball are NLL Cardinal Division Champions! With a HUGE win tonight over the Bowling Green Bobcats — and help from within the league that secured us a share of the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title — the Eagles have officially climbed back to the top! What a night inside the Harold Potter Field House. The energy. The atmosphere. The pride. And to cap it all off… cutting down the nets in your OWN gym. There’s nothing better. We are beyond proud of our players and coaching staff for the commitment, toughness, and belief they’ve shown all season long. This group earned it — together. Senior Night made it even more special as we honored our leaders who have poured so much into this program. And having our Oregon Rec youth players — our Future Eagles — in the house made the moment even bigger. The next generation got to witness what it looks like to build something special. And to our student section… you were ELITE tonight. You showed up, you were loud, and you made a difference. That home court advantage was real. This is what community looks like. This is what Eagle pride feels like. This is a night we will never forget.
Feb 19, 2026 · Oregon City School District
📚 Kindergarten Parent Information Night- TONIGHT ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍 Clay High School Cafeteria (enter at door 38) This meet...
📚 Kindergarten Parent Information Night- TONIGHT ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍 Clay High School Cafeteria (enter at door 38) This meeting is a great opportunity to learn about kindergarten registration, readiness expectations, curriculum, and what to expect for the upcoming school year. It’s hard to believe that next year’s kindergarteners will be the graduating Class of 2039 — time truly flies ! 🎓✨ #OCSsuccess #flylikeaneagle #classof2039
Feb 18, 2026 · Oregon City School District
Financial Update from the Superintendents Office: This communication can be found on our website https://drive.google.c...
Financial Update from the Superintendents Office: This communication can be found on our website https://drive.google.com/…/1cBGRDFjEGb2Bpef80VyMPO-uL…/view… Dear Community, Last night at the Oregon City Board of Education meeting, the Treasurer shared the State required update on the finances of the District. I want to provide a summary of this information to you and the broader forces shaping school funding in Ohio. Ohio’s school‑funding system has long been a patchwork of formulas, revisions, and temporary fixes. While recent legislative efforts have attempted to address inequities, the reality is that many districts—including ours—remain underfunded relative to the needs of our students. This underfunding is especially challenging as we work to address learning loss following the pandemic, expand career and technical education pathways, strengthen mental‑health supports, and maintain safe, modern learning environments. These responsibilities continue to grow, yet the resources provided to districts have not kept pace. A Shift in the Tax Burden There is a common perception that rising school costs are driving higher property taxes. In truth, state‑level tax policy changes over several decades have shifted more of the burden onto local taxpayers. Today: Homeowners and farmers carry nearly 70% of the school property‑tax load—the highest share in state history. In the 1970s, residential taxpayers carried less than half of that burden. The state’s share of school funding has dropped from 47% in 1999 to 38% in 2025, and is projected to fall to 32% by 2027. This shift has placed increasing pressure on local communities, even as districts work hard to be responsible stewards of public funds. What the Numbers Really Show There is also a perception that public school spending has grown dramatically. A closer look tells a different story. State Revenue (2000–2022): Overall state revenue decreased 2.2% after inflation. Per‑student revenue grew only 6.6% over 22 years—about 0.3% per year. In other words, state funding per student has been essentially flat for two decades. School Spending (2000–2022): Overall spending rose 9.4% after inflation—about 0.43% per year. Per‑student spending increased 19.4%—about 0.88% per year. Less than 1% annual growth is far from the “massive increases” sometimes claimed. During this same period, expectations for schools have expanded dramatically. Districts are now responsible for advanced technology, enhanced safety measures, expanded mental‑health services, career‑readiness programming, and more—yet the funding to support these responsibilities has remained nearly flat. Fiscal Stewardship and Cash Balance Policy Our District’s cash‑balance policy establishes clear expectations for maintaining appropriate financial reserves. These reserves are essential for: Stability during fluctuations in enrollment or state funding Protection against unexpected expenses or unfunded mandates Allowing thoughtful planning rather than reactive decision‑making The policy also outlines specific steps the District must take if cash balances begin to decline, including increased monitoring, administrative review, and phased adjustments designed to minimize disruption to students and staff. Looking Ahead We continue to monitor the state budget closely. While the current state fiscal budget is ahead by $857.5 million as of January, early indications from legislative leaders suggest that districts should not expect an increase in school funding for next school year. At the same time, recent public discussions about eliminating property taxes have raised questions statewide. Governor DeWine noted that replacing property‑tax revenue would require significant increases in other taxes—for example, raising the state income‑tax rate from 2.75% to approximately 11%–15%, or increasing the state sales tax to 15%–18%, including on items such as groceries. These figures underscore the complexity of Ohio’s school‑funding system and the importance of thoughtful, sustainable solutions. Locally, we must reduce expenditures for the 2026–27 school year. In addition, Oregon City Schools will need to identify ways to increase revenue in the near future. With recent developments regarding the Data Center, I do not believe it should be considered a viable revenue source moving forward. I will share more information on the actions OCS will take in the upcoming year, along with recommendations for next steps, at the March Board of Education meeting. Through all of this, our focus remains where it belongs—on providing a high‑quality education for every student. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Fritz Superintendent
