Upcoming Events and Programs

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Resources

Oregon City Community Education is thrilled to host a Back to School Resource Fair on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5-7 PM at the Jennings Lodge Campus: 18521 SE River Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97267

We're making sure families have everything they need for a successful school year! Join us for:

Delicious Food
Free School Supplies
Local Resource Providers
Access to Our Clothing Closet (where families can "shop" for free!)

We can't wait to see you there!

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Donations Accepted!

Interested in supporting our cause? We are holding a school supply drive here at Jennings Lodge Campus from now until August 22nd! Drop off new school supplies to support students in your community and contribute to a brighter future for these young minds! We also always accept new or gently used clothing for children and youth to support our clothing closet.

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Annual Volunteer Application & Background Check Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that all volunteers are required to submit an annual volunteer application and background check to volunteer within our district.

Your application and background check clearance from the previous school year will automatically expire on October 1st of the new school year.

To ensure a seamless transition and avoid any interruptions in your volunteering, you can submit your new application as early as July 1st for the upcoming school year.

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Volunteer with OCSD

The Oregon City School District offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers. Parents and community members can help provide our students with the best education possible by . . .

Serving as a tutor for students who need special assistance
Making materials for class use, displays, and special school events
Chaperoning field trips
Athletics
Serving on school advisory boards, site councils, or other committees
Sharing careers or hobbies
Library support
Computer lab support
...and more!

For more information, or to apply to be a volunteer, visit our website: https://www.ocsd62.org/volunteer

Community Education Classes

Self Defense: Learn basic and advanced self-defense techniques through this 4-week workshop in a supportive environment! For ages 16+, all skill levels are welcome! 2 hours every Saturday, from 9:00 AM - 11 AM, beginning August 2nd-August 23, 2025 at Jennings Lodge Campus. Cost is $75/participant. See Flyer for more details. Register Here.

Fall Adult Ceramics Class: Unleash Your Inner Potter! Always wanted to try pottery or get back into it? Join instructor James Mardon for an 8-week workshop that covers hand-building with clay. Learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques, create useful projects, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of art. Beginning September 25-November 13, 2025; Thursdays from 6-8PM at Tumwata Middle School. Ages 18+, All skill levels welcome! See Flyer for more details. Register Here.

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Youth Sports

Fall Co-Ed Volleyball Registration Opens Soon!

Mark your calendars! Registration for Fall Co-Ed Volleyball kicks off on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and runs through Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Our fall season will run from September 15th to November 2nd, 2025. Don't miss your chance to join the fun!

You'll find the registration link posted on our website once it's live: https://ocsd62occe.org/volleyball

Summer Camps

Looking for summer activities for your 3 or 4 year old? OCSD Early Learning Center is offering a Preschool Summer Camp from June 23rd-August 21st, 7am-5pm, with flexible pay-by-the-week options! Families do not need to be currently enrolled with our Early Learning Center to apply for the summer camp. For more information about enrollment, rates, and application deadlines, please contact us at occe@orecity.k12.or.us

OCCE also offers an elementary K-5 Summer Camp option! Open to any incoming 1st through 5th grade youth in the community. Join us for a fun summer full of Adventure! Campers will get to participate in enriching clubs, go on WEEKLY field trips, and make great friends. See our flyer for more details, or visit our website for more information and to sign up!: https://ocsd62occe.org/summer-camp Hurry, spaces fill fast!

2025-2026 School Year

OCSD Early Learning Center is still enrolling preschoolers for the 2025-2026 School Year! Open to children ages 3-4 years old. Families do not need to live within the Oregon City School District boundaries to enroll. Our program prepares children for kindergarten with a play-based, OCSD-aligned curriculum. Preschool hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with before and aftercare available (7:00-8:00 AM & 12:00-5:00 PM). We are an eligible Preschool Promise location and also accept ERDC subsidies. For more information about enrollment, rates, and application deadlines, please contact us at occe@orecity.k12.or.us

Elementary K5 After the Bell Program: Beginning Monday, June 2nd, the registration request form will be open to all district families for the 2025-2026 school year's After the Bell/K-5 Program. Families who fill out the registration request form will be entered into a lottery system following that date. Families will be notified of their confirmed enrollment or waitlist status beginning Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Program availability will vary depending on school site capacity and staffing. After all available spots are filled, the registration form will be used as a waitlist for any potential openings in the After the Bell program for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information and the registration link, visit our website: https://ocsd62occe.org/after-the-bell or reach out to Hayden Kutsch: hayden.kutsch@orecity.k12.or.us

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Question or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: