And the results are in! Top runners from each class will receive an insulated Holcomb water bottle, and the class with the most laps wins an extra recess!
Congratulations to all our Holcomb Heroes for running a total of 5,744 laps!!
Fundraising results will be posted in a few weeks. Top earners in each grade will receive an insulated Holcomb water bottle, and all students who raise $25 or more will receive a Holcomb backpack. The class that raises the most money will receive a Pizza Party!
We are 77% of the way to our fundraising goal, and there is still time to donate. Help us get to 100% of our goal by October 8th and the school will win a special prize.
Registering your student is simple and free using this link https://app.givebacks.gives/holcomb2025 and from there you can share the donation link with friends and family!
Holcomb PTA
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!
Monday, 10/13 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm: Preview Day - All students get to make a wish list!
Tuesday, 10/14 - 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, 10/15 - 7:30 am - 2:30 pm;
Friends and Family Night - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday, 10/16 - 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, 10/17 - 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Parents and guardians can create an e-Wallet for your student to shop at the book fair without cash. Each teacher has a wish list for their classroom. If you buy a book for a teacher you will receive 10% off your purchase. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up in ParentSquare. Volunteers will receive 10% off their purchase.
Over the past several weeks, OCHS football players have been visiting elementary campuses during morning drop-off, greeting young students with high-fives, encouragement, and friendly conversations. The program, led by Coach Aaron Skinner, is designed to help high school athletes connect with and positively impact the broader community they represent.
"We want our players to understand that being part of this program means that we have an opportunity to use our platform to positively influence those around us and be a part of something bigger than ourselves," said Coach Skinner. "When they see the smiles and excitement from the students and parents, it reminds us that we can all, regardless of our backgrounds and circumstances, make a positive impact on others. It’s a blessing to be able to share that excitement with those students and positively impact the youth in Our Community (OC)!"
The morning visits have been incredibly well-received by students, families, and staff alike. Holcomb Elementary Principal Joshua Bryan noted, "It's amazing to see how something as basic as this can set a positive tone for what the day will be like. These visits energize our younger kids in the morning and, for our high school players, hopefully serves as a valuable lesson about leadership and community responsibility."
This has expanded beyond football, with volleyball players and even the marching band joining the effort throughout their respective seasons. Players rotate between different elementary campuses to ensure all younger students in the district can participate in this uplifting tradition.
The initiative reflects a growing emphasis on community engagement within OCHS programs, demonstrating that winning extends far beyond the scoreboard.
Online orders start on September 25th. To order pictures online click HERE. Watch for picture packets to be sent home closer to picture day. Please remember, online orders are only taken up to four days after picture day without incurring late fees.
Stay connected to everything happening across Oregon City School District 62 with our brand new mobile app!
🗓️ Access district calendars and events
📢 Get real-time updates and announcements
🌍 Available in multiple languages
♿ Fully accessible for all families
The app is the perfect complement to ParentSquare for staying informed about district-wide happenings!
📲 Download "Oregon City School District 62" from your app store today and never miss what's happening in our schools.
🚌Want to hear more about our new Bus Right app?
Check out this week's Hot Minute in District 62 where we talked with our very own transportation staff about it. https://youtu.be/1ZxAD7sAey8
If you're interested in learning more about Bus Right, visit our Transportation Services webpage. If you need support with Bus Right, please contact our Transportation Department.
Oregon City Community Education is hosting a Back to School Resource Fair TOMORROW, 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!
It's super easy! To register or renew, open up your Annual Verification in ParentVUE and click "YES" on the Student Library Card form.
We've partnered with Bus Right to bring you real-time bus tracking!
Now you can follow your student's journey to and from school right from your smartphone. Get instant updates on delays, route changes, and arrival times. Safety and peace of mind, delivered!
Invitations to create your account will be sent out by Bus Right on Monday, August 18.
More details coming soon via ParentSquare, or you can visit our website!
‼️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.
⭐️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
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!
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.
📢 OCSD is committed to keeping your students safe.
In celebration of National Night Out we'd like to share our Standard Response Protocol (SRP)! Stop by our booth and test your knowledge tonight!
We use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) districtwide so that in any emergency, students and staff know exactly what to do.
This graphic shows the five key actions everyone on campus is trained to follow:
🔒 Hold – Stay in place, clear the halls
🚪 Secure – Lock outside doors
🚨 Lockdown – Locks, lights, out of sight
🚶♂️ Evacuate – Move to a safe location
⚠️ Shelter – Use safety strategies for hazards like weather or chemical spills
👨👩👧👦 Reunification – A safe, organized process to reunite students with families after an emergency
We’re sharing this information to help students and families feel safe and confident in any situation. These six clear, consistent directives help students, staff, and first responders respond in an emergency.
By sharing this plan with our parents and community, we’re working to build trust, promote transparency, and create a stronger, safer school environment for every student.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.ocsd62.org/security-in-the-schools
