✨ Meet Alex Halpern ✨
✔ Years of service : I have been a board member for just about two and a half years.
✔ What motivates you to serve? : I am motivated by so many things, but really I think this job is about making sure that all of our kids and staff have what they need to succeed, and that by ensuring that, ensuring that our community succeeds as well.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: Maybe I’m biased, because my kids have had such great teachers, but I am so proud of the people who work in our schools and so grateful to be able to work alongside them. We have such a diverse, vibrant community here, and I think our school district is a shining example of everything good about this place we choose to live.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: It would be easy to say my biggest highlight thus far is passing our bond, which we are using to finally transform our elementary schools. The biggest highlight, though, has been getting to hear kids talk about how much they love school and their community, and getting to be a part of watching them succeed. Being a school board member is a lot of work and a lot of time, but absolutely worth it.
Thank you, Alex, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
✔ Years of service : I have been a board member for just about two and a half years.
✔ What motivates you to serve? : I am motivated by so many things, but really I think this job is about making sure that all of our kids and staff have what they need to succeed, and that by ensuring that, ensuring that our community succeeds as well.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: Maybe I’m biased, because my kids have had such great teachers, but I am so proud of the people who work in our schools and so grateful to be able to work alongside them. We have such a diverse, vibrant community here, and I think our school district is a shining example of everything good about this place we choose to live.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: It would be easy to say my biggest highlight thus far is passing our bond, which we are using to finally transform our elementary schools. The biggest highlight, though, has been getting to hear kids talk about how much they love school and their community, and getting to be a part of watching them succeed. Being a school board member is a lot of work and a lot of time, but absolutely worth it.
Thank you, Alex, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
✨ Meet Michele Stroh ✨
✔ Years of service : Just starting my 5th year
✔ What motivates you to serve? : My motivation is to see the successes of our students as they enter into each stage of their education. I love seeing the confidence, the growth, and the opportunities for them to explore.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: One thing I love about our district is the amazing , dedicated , and hard working educators that show up each day to share their love for education with our students.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: My highlight is the district, staff and community all embracing our Narcan policy, training on substance use and signs of an overdose with the education of fentanyl and other drugs. We chose to be proactive and not wait until tragedy happened to react.
I will always be so thankful to be able to share Keaton’s story to educate our youth and give them the information to deter them from experimenting with illicit substances.
Thank you, Michele, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
✔ Years of service : Just starting my 5th year
✔ What motivates you to serve? : My motivation is to see the successes of our students as they enter into each stage of their education. I love seeing the confidence, the growth, and the opportunities for them to explore.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: One thing I love about our district is the amazing , dedicated , and hard working educators that show up each day to share their love for education with our students.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: My highlight is the district, staff and community all embracing our Narcan policy, training on substance use and signs of an overdose with the education of fentanyl and other drugs. We chose to be proactive and not wait until tragedy happened to react.
I will always be so thankful to be able to share Keaton’s story to educate our youth and give them the information to deter them from experimenting with illicit substances.
Thank you, Michele, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
OCHS is looking for their next head boys and girls golf coach! Please take a look at the job posting at https://www.ocsd62.org/page/careers if interested! #PioneerNation
✨ Meet Katie Wilson ✨
✔ Years of service : This is my third year.
✔ What motivates you to serve? : Our students! As a parent, I am committed to supporting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for our kids.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: The people! I enjoy getting to meet and work with so many amazing people- including students, staff, parents, and community members.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: Helping to support bringing our community together to pass our bond and getting to spend time in our schools.
Thank you, Katie, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
✔ Years of service : This is my third year.
✔ What motivates you to serve? : Our students! As a parent, I am committed to supporting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for our kids.
✔ One thing you love about our students or community: The people! I enjoy getting to meet and work with so many amazing people- including students, staff, parents, and community members.
✔A memorable highlight during your time as a board member: Helping to support bringing our community together to pass our bond and getting to spend time in our schools.
Thank you, Katie, for your time and dedication to our students and community. 💙
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Our school board members are volunteers who give their time to help guide our district—listening, learning, and making decisions with students at the center. This month, we’re saying thank you for the commitment, care, and countless hours behind the scenes.
Learn more about our school board members.
Weekly OCHS Athletic Schedule! #PioneerNation
🥎🚨 FIELD GLOW-UP ALERT 🚨🥎
Thanks to 2025 Bond dollars at work, our softball fields just leveled up! The new turf is officially in—designed with durability, safety, and long-term value in mind.
✨ What this means for everyone:
• More reliable fields for practices, games, and events
• Safer, more durable surface
• Lower maintenance needs over time
• Taxpayer dollars making a real impact for students and our community
These are your bond dollars at work. 💛
Weekly OCHS Athletic Schedule! #PioneerNation
🏗️ 2025 Bond Project Update | Phase 1 and 2 Progress
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.
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.
Weekly OCHS Athletic Schedule! #PioneerNation
Weekly OCHS Athletic Schedule! #PioneerNation
Winter Sports start this week with contests featuring Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Wrestling, and Boys Wrestling! #PioneerNation
Athletic Registration
Winter Sports Registration opens again on Sunday, November 16.
Practice starts Monday, November 17.
www.ochspioneersathletics.org/athletic-registration
Congratulations to the following Varsity Volleyball team members who earned Three Rivers All-League accolades this season! The Varsity team went 18-8 overall with an 11-1 record in league play to capture their 4th straight TRL League Championship qualifying them for the OSAA 6A State Championships! #PioneerNation
Athletic Registration
Winter Sports due Thursday, November 13, 2025
Practice starts Monday, November 17.
www.ochspioneersathletics.org/athletic-registration
Winter Sports due Thursday, November 13, 2025
Practice starts Monday, November 17.
www.ochspioneersathletics.org/athletic-registration
The Pioneers finished the season with strong individual performances at the State Championship Saturday. Olivia Beaudin earned All-State honors finishing 21st out of the 147 runners, Grace Carrillo finished in 40th place. Hunter McKenzie was the 3rd Three Rivers League runner across the line, placing 46th out of 151 boys who qualified for the XC finale.
Oregon City HS football team starts Fridays with elementary school visits.
Players wake up early to greet students getting off buses, spreading team spirit and teaching life lessons.
Story by KPTV. https://bit.ly/kptv-OCHS-Football-starts-Fridays-story
View the photos on OCHS flickr account. https://bit.ly/OCHS-football-redland-elementary
Players wake up early to greet students getting off buses, spreading team spirit and teaching life lessons.
Story by KPTV. https://bit.ly/kptv-OCHS-Football-starts-Fridays-story
View the photos on OCHS flickr account. https://bit.ly/OCHS-football-redland-elementary
Winter Athletic Registration opens on November 1, 2025 on Arbiter Sports (formerly FamilyID.)
Closes November 13. Winter sports officially begin November 17.
More info: https://www.ochspioneersathletics.org/athletic-registration
Closes November 13. Winter sports officially begin November 17.
More info: https://www.ochspioneersathletics.org/athletic-registration
Cross Country State
Good luck to the following 3 athletes!
Hunter McKenzie, Olivia Beaudin, Grace Carrillo
@ Lane Community College
Start times: Boys 2:55 pm and Girls 3:30 pm
More info: https://www.ochspioneers.org/cross-country-osaa-state-2025
Good luck to the following 3 athletes!
Hunter McKenzie, Olivia Beaudin, Grace Carrillo
@ Lane Community College
Start times: Boys 2:55 pm and Girls 3:30 pm
More info: https://www.ochspioneers.org/cross-country-osaa-state-2025
OSAA State - Round 1 Columbia Cup
Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
@ South Medford
OCHS Pioneers VS South Medford Panthers
More Info: https://www.ochspioneersathletics.org/football-osaa-state
Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
@ South Medford
OCHS Pioneers VS South Medford Panthers
More Info: https://www.ochspioneersathletics.org/football-osaa-state
