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The first assembly of the year at Scappoose Middle School was more than just a gathering, it was a powerful reminder of belonging, purpose and the impact every student can make. For the first time this year, students were recognized as Legacy Award winners, honored for embodying the values of kindness, responsibility, friendship, leadership, and positivity that define what it means to be part of the SMS Legacy.

Principal Strachan invited students to reflect on the kind of legacy they hope to leave behind, reminding them that their everyday actions and efforts become part of the school’s story. He drew attention to the composite photos displayed throughout the building, faces of students who once sat in the same bleachers, learning, laughing, and growing since 1931.

As students turned and saw those faces, some familiar, perhaps family or friends, it was a touching, almost timeless moment. In that reflection, they could see themselves not just as students of today, but as part of something much bigger: a tradition of kindness, connection, and community that stretches across generations.

Otto Petersen Elementary students celebrated their hard work in math with a fun and tasty activity, M&M Multiplication! After learning to multiply multi-digit numbers, students put their skills into action using colorful candies to solve problems and check their work. This activity was the perfect way to wrap up the week, adding a sprinkle of fun and a whole lot of learning to their math practice!

Scappoose High School was buzzing with excitement this week as students explored all the amazing opportunities available at Club Rush! From Robotics to Drama, Birding to Food Science, Bowling to Book Club, there’s something for everyone to get involved, make new friends, and build community. Students had the chance to meet club leaders, ask questions, and sign up for activities that match their interests. It was an inspiring reminder that at SHS, there’s a place for every student to shine!

Sauvie Island School middle schoolers are diving into the exciting world of LEGO Robotics, where imagination meets innovation! In this hands-on adventure, students are exploring coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving while discovering just how fun learning can be.

The SIS Fab Lab offers a playful space where big ideas come to life, technology sparks curiosity, and every challenge inspires discovery.

As we begin the school year, we would like you to be aware of how Scappoose School District communicates. We strive to develop and deliver clear, timely, and accurate information about the district and all that is happening in and around our schools. We seek to provide resources and materials to ensure families, students, staff, partners, and community members are informed about our key priorities, community events, our successes, and obstacles.

We look forward to communicating with you and your family!

Information is conveyed primarily via:

BlackBoard Messaging: Directly from the District or Individual Schools via a variety of mediums; email, text message, app notification, automated phone calls.

• The SSD App: To get the App, simply go to the App Store on your device and search for “Scappoose School District.” From there, you can choose which schools you want to get new/alerts from.

Scappoose School District Website:

• www.scappoosek12.org

• School-specific websites: (These can be navigated to from the SSD main webpage)

School Newsletters:

• These will be sent out every Friday to your email inbox

District social media sites: Please follow us!

• Facebook: Scappoose School District

• Instagram: @Scappoose_Schools

FlashAlert notifications:

• Scappoose Flash Alert Page This is mostly for inclement weather

Letters/emails to parents/guardians

Thank you for being a vital part of our SSD family! We wish you the very best start to the school year!

Thanks,

Scappoose School District

This year, the Scappoose School District will be adopting two sets of curriculum: Social Science and Health.

All proposed instructional materials have been reviewed, evaluated, and selected by the Oregon State Board of Education and are currently under further review by two separate Scappoose School District (SSD) K–12 Curriculum Adoption Steering Committees: a Health team and a Social Science team. The district’s local review process will begin in late August 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by June 2026.

There are two opportunities for parent and guardian involvement:

1. Join a Curriculum Committee
Each instructional material selection committee will include at least two parents or guardians representing both elementary and secondary levels. If you are interested in participating, please submit a brief statement of interest and relevant experience to the Director of Student Achievement at jhickman@scappoose.k12.or.us by September 2, 2025.

2. Preview and Provide Feedback
SSD invites parents and community members to preview and provide feedback on the proposed Health and Social Science instructional materials under consideration for adoption.

Instructional materials will be available for public review in the District Office Boardroom during the following timeframes:

• Health Curriculum: August 25, 2025 – September 26, 2025
• Social Science Curriculum (tentative): November 2, 2025 – December 2, 2025

Once the review process is complete, district staff will compile stakeholder feedback and present a formal adoption recommendation to the Scappoose School Board by June 8, 2026

Come out and Watch Scappoose School's Student Athletes Play!

For more information, you can find Scappoose Middle School and High School sports schedules on the schools’ web pages under “Athletics.”

See the links below for more information.

If you’re 60 or older, this is your all-access pass for FREE entry to every Scappoose School District athletic event, all year long.*

Clip your ticket, grab a seat, and get ready to cheer on our athletes all season. Let’s pack the stands and show what Scappoose pride is all about.

(*Excludes OSAA playoff events)

The Native America Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) is responsible for providing guidance to the Program Coordinator regarding priorities, goals, and activities of the program. NAPAC also signs off on the yearly Title VI grant application. NAPAC is always welcoming new members! In fact, one of our goals is to increase parent involvement. We meet at the District Office at least twice a year with the option to attend virtually (on the phone, tablet, or computer). See the flyer below, and consider lending your voice to this collaborative team. For more information please contact Jen Hickman at jhickman@scappoose.k12.or.us

• Meeting Date: Tuesday: 10/07/2025
• Meeting time: 6:30-7:30 P.M.
• Location: District Office Boardroom
• 33589 SE High School Way Scappoose, OR 97056
• OR: via the Zoom link below

The Scappoose School District is continuing its efforts to form strong relationships with out community by connecting with the Native American/Alaska Native Advisory Committee. Native parents and high school students can provide feedback and guidance to District leaders on improving outcomes and providing opportunities for Native youth in the Scappoose School District.

A Partnership Program Between

St. Vincent de Paul Scappoose Food Pantry

and Scappoose School District

Dear Scappoose School District Families,

This year, we are partnering with the St. Vincent de Paul Scappoose Food Bank to provide supplemental weekend food through the Food For Kids program. At the end of each week, Food for Kids offers a bag of nonperishable food items to students who are signed up. The bags are given out in as discreet a manner as possible through school support staff. At SHS this program operates with a food pantry model so our high school students can select the food items to take home. Scappoose High School students can connect with their school counselor or district Care Coordinator to learn how to access the pantry.

If you are interested in having your child/children participate in the Food for Kids program, please email their student(s) first and last name as well as the school that they attend to the district Care Coordinator and McKinney Vento Liaison, Justin Engstrom (jengstrom@scappoose.k12.or.us)

Please be aware that the donations are similar for each student and do not take into account individual student allergies or preferences.

If you have any questions, please contact the school counselor at the school your child attends or the district Care Coordinator at 971-290-8132.

A quick reminder: We start off assuming that ALL students will be riding the bus unless families tell us otherwise. So, please take a moment to log in to ParentVUE and update your information, including whether your student will be using our bus services.

We know that pick-up and drop-off times are important and our transportation partner, First Student, does its best to create route timetables that correlate with parent/guardian information in ParentVUE.

PLEASE NOTE: Timetables are subject to change slightly as we move forward through the first few weeks of school as additional students are added or removed as bus riders. We will communicate those changes as we receive the updates.

Wednesday/early release routes: for PM times on Wednesdays, you can subtract one hour from the PM schedule.

FirstView 1.0 Bus Tracking: If you are interested in the FirstView 1.0 Bus Tracking App, please navigate to our district webpage HERE for more information.

If you have questions about pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact First Student at 971-290-4020.

• Visit our First Student Bus Services page HERE, for the latest bus routes, schedules, and updates.

It’s one of the best ways to stay informed on both District and School specific information in real time, right on your smartphone!

If you don't yet have the app here is how to get it:

1. Search; “Scappoose School District” in your device's App store

2. Download the App to your phone/tablet and click “Open”

3. There will be a pop-up and click “Choose from list”

4. Choose the schools you would like to receive news/alerts from

5. CONGRATS! Your App should now be set up!

OEA Choice Trust (OEA CHOICE WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN) supports the well-being of Oregon’s public education employees. Scappoose School District has received a grant to support our employee’s well-being. OEA Choice Trust files an annual report with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). You can visit the OEA Choice Trust website to see how to request and receive copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof.

Website: https://www.scappoosek12.org
Location: 33589 SE High School Way Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 971-200-8000