Holcomb Spirit Week - December 15th - 19th
Monday, December 15th: Comfy Cozy Day (Clothes need to be school appropriate).
Tuesday, December 16th: Sports Day - Wear your favorite team clothes/colors or sports clothes.
Wednesday, December 17th: Book Character Day - Dress as your favorite book character. Use your imagination! No masks please.
Thursday, December 18th: Dress Like a Teacher Day - Wear clothes that make you look like a teacher.
Friday, December 19th: Holcomb Hero Day - Wear your Holcomb attire or dress like your favorite superhero.
Calling all Future Chefs for our culinary competition!
We're inviting all Future Chefs to create a recipe inspired by a country or culture from anywhere in the world - from spicy tacos to tasty noodles or sweet treats - the possibilities are endless!
One lucky winner from each school will be chosen as a finalist to compete in our contest at Gardiner Middle School March 6th. As a bonus, the winner of this event will be entered in Future Chefs National Challenge for some great prizes!
To participate, go to this website: https://futurechefschallenge.com/
***Contest open to 2nd-5th grade only***
Need a paper recipe form ? Just ask Nutrition Services!
503-785-8440
We’re continuing to make steady progress across multiple bond-funded projects throughout the district! Here’s a snapshot of where things stand:
🏫 Phase 2 Elementary Schools (Candy Lane, Holcomb, John McLoughlin):
Design development is complete, with teams reviewing staff feedback from November and continuing cost estimating. Community, staff, and family input gathered through conferences is helping inform next steps. Planning is underway for how schools will operate during construction, including preparations for Candy Lane’s temporary transition to the King campus. Vendor selection is also underway for moving services and new playground equipment.
🔧 Oregon City High School – CTE:
Design development is complete, and the project remains in the design phase as plans are refined.
⚾ OCHS Fields & Grounds:
Construction continues to move forward—even through heavy rain. Softball facilities and fencing are complete, work is resuming on the baseball field, and the project remains on track for completion before the spring athletic season. Several new scoreboards are now installed!
🏟️ Pioneer Stadium:
Cost estimating and coordination with the City are ongoing, with construction currently anticipated for summer 2026.
Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community members for your continued feedback and support as we build safe, updated, and future-ready learning spaces for our students.
📖 Holcomb Elementary School featured in the news!
Our incredible educators were featured on KATU for their work with Oregon's Early Literacy Initiative—and they're seeing results. So proud of our teams for helping every student become a confident reader! 💙
Watch the feature here: https://youtu.be/N3Eh75ING10?si=f4bP6LYmf3CAjA__
Picture Retake day is tomorrow, December 4th! If you want your student to have their picture retaken you must return their picture packet to school. If your student is new to Holcomb or was absent on picture day, and you wish to order pictures, please order HERE.
This Saturday, December 6th, is the day to get to Olive & Shea to not only find the perfect gift for yourself or someone else, but also help support the Holcomb PTA. 25% of your purchases is returned to the PTA to help us further support our students.
Olive & Shea
1839 Molalla Ave, Unit A
Oregon City, OR 97045
Saturday, December 6th
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Can't make it into the store? Buy directly online at Olive & Shea. Just mention "HOLCOMB" at the register or when checking out online.
Check out last week's Hot Minute in District 62! Each week we highlight a different part of our district with a short video. Last week we visited Candy Lane and heard 5th grade students present their ideas about our upcoming bond projects at their school. You can tune in each week on our YoutTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!
https://youtu.be/wdAjYWWcM48
Our bond team is seeking input on our phase two project conceptual designs! Learn more about the projects at our phase 2 schools by visiting their bond projects webpage on our bond website.
Candy Lane Elementary
Holcomb Elementary
John McLoughlin Elementary
Oregon City High School Career and Technical Education Expansion
Provide Input Here!
It's time again for our fundraiser with Olive & Shea! Their items make great gifts and stocking stuffers. All you have to do is mention "HOLCOMB" at the register or online checkout and 25% of the proceeds come to the PTA which goes directly back to our students.
Shop in-store on December 6th from 10-4:30 or online at www.oliveandsheasoap.com.
Thank you in advance for your support and happy shopping!
Dear Holcomb Families,
Our staff, PTA, and community have come together to create a food and resource pantry at Holcomb on November 24th and 25th during conference hours. We are asking for assistance in collecting items for families such as food, hygiene, and household items. These items will be stored in our building and will be available for families to access November 24th and 25th. There are a few items we have found are most needed at this time. Click HERE for a list of specific needs we have identified, however any donation is greatly appreciated.
If you are able to donate, you can drop off donations in the main office. We ask that perishable items be delivered closer to the 24th and 25th so that we can properly store them and avoid spoiled items. If you would like to support the food pantry by donating funds please use the following link to make a financial contribution: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7VGTQSFD4FA8A. Funds collected will go directly towards the purchase of frozen meats and fresh fruits/vegetables so they can be purchased closer to when the Food Pantry is open. If you prefer to donate items this weekend, please contact the office at 503-785-8100, email the PTA at holcombpta@gmail.com, or text 503-732-6752 to arrange a time.
If your family is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We are here to help!
Our staff and community would like to come together to create a food and resource pantry at Holcomb. We recognize that with the potential delay in the release of SNAP benefits that many families need resources more now than ever. We are asking our community to rally together to collect items for our families. These items will be stored in our building and will be available for families to access November 24th and 25th during fall conference hours. If you are able to donate, you can drop off any items in the main office. We ask that perishable items be delivered closer to the 24th and 25th so that we can properly store them and avoid spoiled items.
If your family is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We are here to help.
2025 Holcomb Winter Assistance Sponsors still needed!
Dear Holcomb Families and Staff,
Every year Holcomb partners with a variety of agencies and community members to provide winter & holiday gift support to Holcomb students and their families. If you are interested in sponsoring a Holcomb family through our Secret Snowflake program, please complete this form: 2025 Holcomb Secret Snowflake Sponsor Form
Thank you,
Alex Liechty (Holcomb School Counselor)
Now that Halloween is over, it is time to prepare to decorate your home for the winter. Today is the last day to place your order of fresh evergreens to add a festive and fragrant touch to your home or business.
Orders will be delivered to the school prior to Thanksgiving. Delivery and pick-up details will be provided once we have been provided with the delivery date.
Place your order online at www.sherwoodfundraiser.com/HolcombElementaryPTA by Monday, November 3rd.
Contact Holcomb PTA for cash or check orders at holcombpta@gmail.com.
Holcomb PTA
That's a wrap!! The 2025 Jog-a-Thon numbers have been finalized and all prizes delivered. We raised a total of $19,231.19 and we couldn't have done it without the students and staff's hard work and donations from our family and friends. Attached are pictures of a few of our prize winners. In addition, see the picture of Coach with her new speaker - one of the first purchases of the year by the PTA. All prizes were delivered to the classrooms last Friday and should be coming home this week.
Thank you and we will see you again in 2026!
All Smiles Community Oral Health will be providing free dental screenings, sealants, and fluoride at your child’s school the week of January 12, 2026. Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health. A dental screening is a quick look inside your child’s mouth to check the overall health of their teeth. Dental sealants are protective coatings put on the back teeth to prevent cavities and fluoride is a vitamin that is brushed on the teeth to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities. Click this link to sign the permission form for your child online or look for consent forms that will be sent home with your student soon.
🎉 BREAKING: Oregon City School District makes history as the FIRST in Clackamas County approved for high school pre-apprenticeship programs!
We're proud to pilot the Clackamas Youth Trades Initiative, partnering with Area 1 Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 290 to create a direct pipeline from classroom to career.
✅ Open to ALL OCSD high school students
✅ Preferred entry into apprenticeship applications
✅ OSHA 10 certification opportunity
✅ Professional portfolio development
✅ High-wage careers with excellent benefits
All of our high school students can take Metals classes at CAIS, gain real-world skills, and graduate ready for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Interested? Read more about the pilot program and our BOLI pre-approval here: https://www.ocsd62.org/article/2490032
#OCSDLeads #SkilledTrades #CareerPathways #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady #CTE
Holcomb Elementary 2025 Holiday Evergreens - Back by popular demand! Bring a beautiful and fragrant festive touch to your home or business.
Order online at www.sherwoodfundraiser.com/HolcombElementaryPTA
ORDERS MUST BE MADE ONLINE BY Monday, November 3rd
Contact Holcomb PTA for cash or check orders - holcombpta@gmail.com
Orders will be delivered to Holcomb Elementary before Thanksgiving. Exact pick-up details TBD. Check ParentSquare, facebook.com/holcombpta & instagram.com/holcomb_elementary
Holcomb PTA
Every year Holcomb partners with a variety of agencies and community members to provide winter & holiday gift support to Holcomb students and their families.
If you and your family are in need of winter or gift assistance and are not applying or receiving support from another school/program, please fill out the application form below or call/text our school counselor, Alex Liechty, at (503) 732-6714. Please fill the form out as soon as possible to be considered for this program. The form will close on 10/31.
Note: This application is open for all Holcomb families and is not exclusive to certain holidays nor is completing the form a guarantee your family will be sponsored but we do our best!
Here is the assistance form: 2025 Holcomb Winter Assistance Application
If you are interested in sponsoring a Holcomb family through our Secret Snowflake program, please complete this form: 2025 Holcomb Secret Snowflake Sponsor Form
