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    EVERYONE BELONGS

    All students belong in North Clackamas Schools- regardless of color, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, or economic status- EVERYONE BELONGS.

    During the 2021-2022 school year, North Clackamas Schools- with participation of staff, educators, and community stakeholders- created the District’s comprehensive 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. This student-centered, equity-based guiding document provides a districtwide roadmap and plan for staff and students as we navigate an ever-changing educational environment. 

    VIEW THE 2022-2027 NCSD STRATEGIC PLAN

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    Ardenwald Lunar New Year

    It’s a special assembly morning at Ardenwald Elementary, and as classrooms of curious students shuffled into the gym one by one, a group of frenzied first graders couldn’t hold back their excitement upon first gazing at the guest performers concealed under giant colorful lion costumes.

    “Do you think that’s him?” one asked a nearby classmate, eagerly pointing toward one of the fluffy costumes. “Nah, I think he’s in the other one,” her friend quickly replied.

    Why did Miss Messina’s first graders seem to know so much about a secret celebrity performer in the upcoming Lunar New Year assembly?  Because once the drums started pounding and the dancing lions came to life, it didn’t take them long to realize it was their classmate Kingston Ho-Phanouvong under a lively red lion bobbing and weaving right up front.

    Read More about Ardenwald First Grader’s Fancy Footwork Helps Celebrate Lunar New Year (opens in new window/tab)
    MHS Student Receiving Free Apple Cider

    Whenever Milwaukie High School freshman Ari Davis arrives in the cafeteria each day for lunch, she can’t wait to visit with her friends and bite into the day’s fresh food choices.

    “I like it when they bring new stuff to the school lunchroom because it changes things up and makes things fun,” said the upbeat ninth grader.

    Whether it’s hamburgers, salads, deli sandwiches, or french fries, Davis says her school’s cafeteria always offers up some appetizing options. Or in today’s case…apple-tizing.

    Read More about Students Apple-Lutely Love Latest District Partnership
    NCSD College & Career Teachers

    Forget pressure-packed athletic events or attending first prom dances, many NCSD students say their stomachs start to churn most when facing their first-ever job interview.  But thanks to unique College & Career courses required for 9th and 11th graders, NCSD students are more confident than ever answering tough interview questions and planning for careers after high school. In this episode, we dust off our resume and visit with NCSD College & Career teacher Aaron Hazel, along with Kim Amador and Brittanie Strutz- two Teachers-On-Special-Assignment who have helped develop this hands-on curriculum that has students researching college and potential career paths, perfecting resumes, and of course, mastering the job interview.

    Read More about Episode 52 - When Every Day is Career Day
    Instructor showing plants to students.

    As a new term of classes begins for NCSD high school students in February, many eager teenagers take notes and contribute to class discussions in warm indoor classrooms…safe from the cold, rainy weather that usually comes during that time of year.  Yet for several groups of classmates, the outdoors is their classroom…and they wouldn't want it any other way.

    Read More about Into the Woods: NCSD Students Building Forestry Futures
    Rowe Middle School's Amelie Yamashita shows off her winning design for the school's spiritwear

    A brand-new calendar year at Rowe Middle School means new beginnings…new classes on the horizon…and this year, a new fashion trend that’s already sweeping through the school’s hallways. And while students and staff haven’t been shy showing off the new-look Shamrock spiritwear, the eighth grader behind the new design is a little shy about sharing her creative motivation.

    Read More about Student’s Shirt Design is Right on the Money
    NCSD Nutrition Services employees on District Podcast

    If you know any young readers, you’ll want to keep sliding your tray along into this week’s episode! Our story begins once upon a time in the Oak Grove Elementary library, where staff can’t seem to keep up with orders for “Lunch Lady,” a set of popular graphic novels in which the school Lunch Lady solves captivating cafeteria capers. That’s until NCSD Nutrition Services managers Kris DeHut and Raimi Kaan said “Hold Your Horseradish!” to the Oak Grove book shortage—donating an entire set of books to the school and providing a cooking demonstration for students dressed as the Lunch Lady herself! Pass the condiments, as you’ll relish the chance to find out more behind-the-scenes information about NCSD’s Nutrition Services Department!

    Read More about Episode 51 - Lovable Lunch Ladies Care Beyond The Cafeteria
    Karen Lehman with her sewing kit.

    When local community members can’t afford to purchase new clothing, they can always turn to the Clothes Closet at NCSD’s Wichita Center for Family & Community, where racks of donated jackets, sweatshirts, jeans, shoes, and even baby clothes are always available every week.

    But now when mom’s favorite jacket has a torn pocket, or there’s a hole in a child’s favorite hoodie, they can turn to Wichita volunteer Karen Lehman. The retired Special Education professional loves to lend a hand (actually both hands) when visitors’ clothes are literally hanging on by a thread.

    Read More about Caring For Her Community One Stitch at a Time
    Clackamas High Girls BBall Wrapping Gifits

    High school basketball fans know how incredible Clackamas High’s varsity girls team plays on the court. The number-one ranked Cavaliers use stifling defense and long-range shooting accuracy to light up scoreboards in a hurry.

    But this holiday season, they’re also making sure some local kids’ eyes light up on Christmas morning. The group of close-knit teammates who are always cheering for each other on the court…are also spreading cheer by anonymously adopting two local families in need.

    Read More about High School Hoopers Do Some Secret Shopping
    Group of CHS Students sorting donations.

    The year was 1997. Titanic, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Men In Black were the three biggest films of the year, and a brand-new company called Netflix started as an online DVD rental service. It was also the year that students and staff at Clackamas High School, then located in the building currently home to Alder Creek Middle School, created a schoolwide donation drive to help one local family have a much brighter holiday season.

    Read More about Blitzing the Holidays with Brightness: 27 Years and Counting
    Carver Snodgrass - HVMS

    Not all celebrity heroes wear capes, but some have hidden talents. For example, Spider-Man actor Tom Holland is an accomplished ballet and tap dancer. Actor Mark Ruffalo, who plays The Hulk in Marvel big-screen adventures, knows how to unicycle. Even Captain America actor Chris Evans has been playing the piano since elementary school.

    Then there’s Happy Valley Middle School’s Carver Snodgrass—who doesn’t see himself as anything close to a superhero, but thanks to recently showing off his own hidden talent on stage at downtown Portland’s storied Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, is quickly becoming a celebrity among classmates, teachers, and community members

    Read More about Super Soloist Sings with Oregon Symphony