Clackamas Middle College seeks applicants for fall

The charter high school provides a bridge to college.

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It's Kindergarten Registration time!

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1? It's time to register them for fall kindergarten!

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New Urban High School seeks applicants for fall

Teens looking for a close-knit, more personalized high school experience are invited to apply to New Urban High School, a magnet school open to high school students across the North Clackamas District. The school include Youth Take Action, a service-learning requirement, and a senior internship in the student's field of career interest. Click the headline above for details, or call 503-353-5925 to schedule a visit.

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Tentative Calendar for 2013-14 School Year

This calendar will be updated as financial and contractual decisions are finalized. This preliminary information will allow families to plan vacations for the year.

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2013 Annual Report

Find out about state test results, school ratings, student demographics, school funding, and more!

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Family Support Center provides clothing, school supplies, & help

Today's tough economy has many families struggling to provide what students need. Help is available at Wichita Center, a hub for social services. Whether you need help, or wish to donate or volunteer, give us a call at 503-353-5663. The center is located at 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie.

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This Week's News

Golf tournamanent to benefit Lunch Buddies; Scholarship to honor student Jacob Arntson;

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Milwaukie High wins national Whole Child award

In recognition of their extraordinary efforts to meet the social, emotional, physical, academic, artistic, and extra-curricular needs of each student, Milwaukie High is the 2013 recipient of a national award from the ASCD, an international education organization.

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Why choose North Clackamas Schools?

Despite the funding cuts all schools face, North Clackamas offers a wide range of programs. Elementary music, PE, & counseling remain a priority in every school. Middle schools focus on strong core academics, balanced with elective choices.High school students have an array of choices, from the state's largest career-technical program to numerous AP, IB & college credit classes. HIgh schools offer a full slate of performing arts programs, with 8 of the nine band, orchestra & choir programs qualifying for last year's state competition.

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North Clackamas gets top rating for effective, efficient schools

An independent national study compares school districts across Oregon and across the nation for efficient cost management and effectiveness in student achievement. North Clackamas earned top ratings!

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New Superintendent sets Education Priorities

Click on this headline to find out more about school district initiatives to improve Literacy, Quality Instruction, and Equity.

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District Goals & Equity Plan

In every school, our focus is on 3 goals: Quality instructional practices to boost student achievement, Eliminating barriers to student equity, and Building long-term financial resiliency. Click the headline to find out more.

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El Puente Bilingual School & Lot Whitcomb win state awards

Two of the 15 Oregon schools recognized for outstanding work to close the achievement gap for disadvantaged students are high poverty schools in North Clackamas.

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Concord Elementary wins national achievement award

State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced that Concord Elementary School in the North Clackamas District has been named a 2011 Title 1 Distinguished School, a national honor. The program honors schools across the country for their innovation in helping low-income students achieve at high levels.

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Superintendent letter, comments regarding consolidations

Matt Utterback will present two alternate proposals at the School Board meeting on April 4. The public meeting begins at 7 p.m. on the south campus of Sabin-Schellenberg Center.

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School Board adopts legislative plan

Following a collaborative process with community and staff, the Board adopted the legislative agenda for the 2013 session.

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Superintendent plans Safety Task Force

In response to the mass shootings at Clackamas Town Center and Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, the district will work closely with law enforcement officials, staff, and parents to tighten school security measures.

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Matt Utterback appointed Superintendent

Thursday night the School Board appointed Interim Superintendent Matt Utterback as the district's sixth permanent superintendent. Utterback has spent his entire 23 year career in the North Clackamas School District.

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Tips for talking to children about traumatic events

Here are some tips families can use with their kids as they think about the shootings at Clackamas Town Center and in Connecticut.

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Video of countywide Education Summit

In September, community leaders, parents, and educators got together to discuss the challenges our schools face. The event included a presentation by Rudy Crew, leader of the Oregon Education Investment Board.

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Right Brain Initiative brings arts to North Clackamas classrooms

The goal of the Right Brain Initiative is to make learning relevant and memorable by involving students in art. Click here to watch a short video about this amazing program that benefits many NC12 elementary schools.

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Volunteers needed!

Wichita Center needs help for 2-4 hour shifts 1 day per week. Can you help?

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Does your child have unmet dental needs?

Dental Health Solutions can help! Call Angela or Marci at 503-353-5663.

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Lot Whitcomb wins state award for closing the achievement gap

Lot Whitcomb Elementary has 82 percent of students living in poverty and 55 percent who are minorities. Last week they were one of seven Oregon schools recognized for their success in narrowing the achievement by raising test scores 23 to 32 percent for their most challenged students. Find out how.

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Volunteers needed!

Love kids? Want to help our schools? Click here for opportunities.

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