OGMS Newsletter

Hello Ockley Families,

We know it is difficult to face the reality of ongoing budget shortfalls, both for the remainder of this school year and for the year ahead. In response to the unexpected budget gap this year, and in addition to freezing school-level budgets, the School Board has approved furlough days across the district. Unfortunately, some of these days will directly impact student instructional time.

As we close out the 2025–26 school year, there will be no school for students on the following dates:

• May 1, 2026
• June 9, 2026

As a result, the last day of school for students will now be June 5, 2026.

Additionally, previously scheduled late start/early release days on April 22 and May 13 will be converted into full instructional days. Students will follow a regular school schedule and will no longer be released early (1:45 PM) on those days.

Our 8th Grade Promotion is currently scheduled for June 5. However, we may need to move this event to June 3. We will share a final confirmation as soon as possible.

We understand that these changes may create challenges for families and appreciate your flexibility and support as we navigate these adjustments together.

In Partnership,

Julie Rierson

Pronouns: she/her

Principal, Ockley Green Middle School

OG Supporters Corner

In case you all have not heard the crazy cool news, our first online auction brought in $13,000! We are so thankful to everyone who participated in the auction, and to all the incredibly generous businesses and community members that contributed. We hope that, as you use your various gift cards/memberships/classes, you'll consider taking a moment to let them know their support made a difference.

If you scouted the auction and thought "this is fine but it needs more plants" than have I got news for you! The plant sale through the Peninsula Optimist Club is officially up and running. Go to peninsulaoptimistclub.org to check it out. You can place your orders through April 30th, just choose Ockley Green Supporters as the nonprofit you want to support. Pick up will be May 7th & 8th.

Save the Date: Our next OG Supporters Community Wide Meeting is April 7th from 5:30 on.

Homework: Enjoy spring break!

Until next time,

The OG Supporters

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We will begin our forecasting work with rising 7th and 8th graders when we return from Spring Break. The information below will be reviewed during advisory on 3/30/2026, with actually forecasting happening in science classes on 4/7-8 (7th grade), 4/1-4/2 (6th grade).

• Rising 7th Graders (for current 6th graders)
• Rising 7th 26-27 Forecasting Worksheet
• Rising 8th Graders (for current 7th graders)
• Rising 8th 26-27 Forecasting Worksheet

The Oregon Battle of the Books regional tournament was held on March 14th at Benson High School, and our very own Ockley team made it to the Elite Eight! Twenty-nine teams competed, and Ockley's only loss was to the team that ended up winning the entire tournament (Winterhaven).

Our group made Ockley Green proud! Congrats to the Edgar Allen Penguins: Jack Verble, Gus Lear, Wolfgang Miller, Colette Miller, Augie Pena.

We are so proud of them, and all of our OBOB participants this year.

Parkrose Student Health Center will remain open March 23-27 while schools and all other SHCs are closed for Spring Break. Services are available to all Multnomah County youth ages 5-18 at no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of which school they attend.

Attached are flyers and social media graphics in English and Spanish. Please distribute these as follows:

• School Admins/Nurses/Counselors: Print and display the flyers in offices and common areas and hand out to students/families as needed.
• Principals/Communicators: Share the graphics and the provided text below in newsletters, on social media, via Trivory and/or share our Facebook and Instagram posts.

Spring Break 2026 Service Details:

Parkrose Student Health Center provides sports physicals, immunizations, well-checks, and flu shots. Same-day appointments may be available; please call to schedule. For a full list of services, visit healthcenter.multco.us/student-health.

Detalles de servicios de vacaciones de primavera 2026:

El Centro de Salud Estudiantil de Parkrose ofrece exámenes físicos deportivos, vacunas, chequeos de bienestar y más. Abierto para todos los jóvenes de 5 a 18 años del condado de Multnomah. Sin costo de bolsillo. Llame para programar una cita. Para más información, visite healthcenter.multco.us/student-health.

Here are ways to get support right now or by calling 2-1-1:

- Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder – find the nearest pantry or market by ZIP code

- Urban Gleaners Free Food Markets – fresh produce and pantry staples, open to all

- Sunshine Division Emergency Food Boxes & Delivery – free home-delivered groceries

- Milk Crate Kitchen – free chef-prepared meals delivered to families

- Full list of Portland and PPS-area food pantries

All PPS schools offer students free breakfast and lunch on school days. Some PPS schools also host free food markets and pantries in partnership with the SUN Community Schools, Oregon Food Bank, and other partners. If you need support navigating these options, contact your school office, and we will make sure you’re connected to the right resources.

March 23rd-March 27th - Spring Break

April 7th-April 10th - 6th Grade Outdoor School

PPS 2025-26 Calendar