Scappoose School District News

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Last Friday was an unforgettable night at the Scappoose High School football game against Reynolds as our amazing baseball team received their State Championship Rings for the second year in a row! The excitement in the air was contagious, celebrating not just their incredible talent but also the hard work and determination that led them to this back-to-back glory. A huge shoutout to SHS’s fantastic coaching staff, whose guidance and support have been instrumental in this achievement! What a tremendous honor for these young athletes and a shining moment for Scappoose High School! Congratulations to our champions—keep swinging for the stars!

The Otto Petersen Student Parliament is soaring to new heights—just like Hootie the Owl! This amazing group of student leaders from each grade level meets with Principal Ticer to bring fun and fresh ideas to OPE. How perfect is it that a group of owls is called a Parliament?

This week, they had a blast brainstorming exciting student drawing competitions, planning awesome spirit weeks, and exploring cool volunteer opportunities. With lots of energy and respectful debates, they’re working together to make OPE the best it can be. Get ready, because the Student Parliament is bringing creativity and school spirit to every corner of our OPE community!

Ms. Line's Kindergarten class at Warren Elementary is jumping into an exciting, year-long tree-decorating adventure! These little student artists will have a blast creating fun, colorful projects for every season—leaves, snowflakes, flowers, rainbows and so much more! Their artwork will fill a huge bulletin board, turning it into a bright and cheerful masterpiece that grows and changes throughout the year. The students can’t wait to see their colorful creations come to life, and it’s going to make their classroom hallway the happiest, most vibrant spot around!

Scappoose Middle School was buzzing with energy at today’s assembly! Principal Strachan kicked things off with a round of cheers as this month's Legacy Award winners were honored. Mr. Boaz’s CTE classes kept the excitement rolling by mentioning the unveiling some fresh SMS Sasquatch swag, and students were all in! Principal Strachan also laid out the fun ways homerooms can score points throughout the year. The grand finale? An epic "Mario Kart" competition that had the commons echoing with cheers! It was a Friday packed with fun, excitement, and all-around positivity!

Right next to the Character Strong bulletin board at Grant Watts Elementary, a vibrant message of welcome and belonging is ready to brighten everyone's day! Students and staff are invited to add their names to colorful "hearts" that contribute to the amazing tree display. This cheerful initiative is a joyful reminder that everyone belongs here and is celebrated! Together, a strong, supportive community is being built and is flourishing, making Grant Watts a truly special place for all!

Keeping our students healthy is a top priority, and we need your help! Please keep your student home if they are experiencing a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any symptoms of contagious illness. Staying home when sick helps prevent the spread of illness.

Click the links below for some important guidelines about recommendations on when to keep students with symptoms out of school.

As the school year begins, we must prioritize safety around our school grounds.

Drivers: Please exercise caution and be aware of the increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. Adhere to posted speed limits and remain vigilant for crossing guards and children crossing the streets. Your attentiveness can prevent accidents and ensure the safety of our students.

Walkers and Bike Riders: Please remain alert and follow all safety guidelines while traveling to and from school. Use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. If biking, wear a helmet and ensure your bike is equipped with lights for visibility.

Together, we can make sure that our children have a safe and positive experience as they travel to and from school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.

If you have SNAP benefits, your student(s) are directly certified and no application is necessary.

If you applied and were approved for Free or Reduced meals during the previous school year, you must reapply for the current year. The grace period ends on Oct 14th. Please apply before that date as you will be responsible for any balance on your child’s account until you are approved.

If you are denied with the Federal income guidelines, Oregon has expanded the income to qualify more families for free meals. Please fill out an application to see if you qualify.

For applications, visit:

Scappoosek12.org/departments/food-service

Click on “Free and Reduced Meals”

You will also find a link for the Income Guidelines

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

To streamline our social media communication and ensure that accurate information reaches our community, we are transitioning to an information only/no commenting approach for our social media posts. This change is designed to minimize negative or irrelevant comments and to encourage direct communication with our District Office or individual schools. By doing so, we aim to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that the community receives official responses through the appropriate channels. We believe this approach will enhance the clarity, positivity, and effectiveness of our communications. If you have any questions regarding information in our posts, please connect the relevant school or District office directly. You can still look forward to all of our usual content and information throughout the year.

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

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.

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!

To become a substitute in the Little Lilu Preschool, you will need to apply through ESS and complete the Central Background Registry (CBR). This additional step allows you to be eligible to sub in the LIttle Lilu Preschool classroom at Warren Elementary.

Here is the Link to CBR

The CBR is an online application and will require free fingerprinting that individuals often coordinate with a local business (there are several options for fingerprinting in Hillsboro or up Highway 30).

Individuals with questions on the CBR application process can contact Jen Stearns, jstearns@scappoose.k12.or.us.

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