Corbett School District Newsletter
February 2025
Updated Calendar for the 24-25 School Year
Revised Calendar School District Calendar for 2024-2025
- Last Day for Seniors - May 27, 2025
- GS/MS/CAPS Portfolio Night - May 29, 2025
- Last Day for Students (12:30pm Dismissal) - May 30, 2025
- High School Graduation - June 2, 2025
Corbett SD Calendar Dates to Remember
- February 1 - Spaghetti Dinner & Movie Night (MATH IS COOL FUNDRAISER)
- February 7 - Ties & Tiara Dance (CHAMPS FUNDRAISER)
- February 12 - Amalfi's Restaurant Dinner (BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER)
- February 15 - Town Hall with Dr. Fialkiewicz
- February 17 - No School - President's Day
- February 18 - No School - Teacher Inservice
- February 19 - School Board Meeting
Diversity and Inclusion Calendar 2025
February is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions, achievements, and rich history of Black Americans. This month also includes significant events that promote harmony and awareness across various cultural and health-related spectrums.
February 1 – UN: World Interfaith Harmony Week
Promotes harmony between all people regardless of their faith.
February 2 – Pagan and Wiccan: Imbolc
Celebrates the beginning of spring and the goddess Brigid.
February 4 – World Cancer Day
Raises awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
February 17 – Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)
Honors the birthday of George Washington, the first U.S. President.
February 26 – Hindu: Maha Shivaratri
A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva.
Video Message from Superintendent Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz
Save the Date
Math is Cool Fundraiser
CHAMPS FUNDRAISER
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER
Regular School Board Meeting
- This meeting will be offered hybrid: in person and via Zoom.
- The meeting agenda including the Zoom link will be posted here 3 days prior to the meeting: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1554
- Everyone is welcome, and each meeting includes time for public comment. The agenda will provide instructions for public comment.
- 2024-25 School Board Members: Todd Mickalson - Board Chair; Leah Fredericks - Board Vice Chair, Bob Buttke, David Granberg, Dylan Rickert, Ben Byers, Todd Redfern.
- Link to CSD School Board Page: https://corbett.k12.or.us/school-board/
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, 07:00 PM
35800 Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR, USA
Athletics News
High School Sports Schedule
Order Your High School Baseball Fan Gear Here
Corbett Football 2025 Breakfast Club - getting bigger, faster and stronger
6:30am-7:30am - Monday-Thursday at the Corbett HS weight room, starting February 17th.
High School News
Order your 9th-12th Grade Yearbook today!
Order your Josten's Yearbook Recognition Page today!
Scholarship Opportunity
Cardinal Dynamics Robotic Team
Corbett High School's robotics team, Cardinal Dynamics, has been working hard preparing for the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition season. This year’s game, titled REEFSCAPE, was revealed on January 6th. The team has been diligently working on designs and prototypes for their robot. They only have about 5 more weeks to finish before the season tournaments start.
Corbett High School will be competing in two tournaments this season. The first will be March 7-8 at the Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences in Oregon City, and the second will be March 22-23 at Wilsonville High School. We hope you can come out and support the team! Follow us on instagram and watch our season progress: https://www.instagram.com/cardinaldynamics/.
Donate to Corbett Robotics
District Wide News
Corbett Performing Arts Club
Fresh off of their fall show, the Corbett Performing Arts Club is back into rehearsals for their upcoming show (this time, a musical!). Look to see these hardworking and hilarious students take the stage to bring you Godspell, with performances on April 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, & 12th!
School Based Mental Health-SBMH News
Corbett School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH)
If someone is in danger, dial 911.
The School-Based Mental Health staff provide mental health services to all students needing services at the Corbett School District while school is in session.
Need immediate help? Contact Multnomah Mental Health Center.
When you call the Call Center at 503-988-4888, you get:
Free, 24/7 mental health support
Interpretation services for non-English speakers
Referral to low-cost or sliding-scale agencies
Information about non-crisis community resources
Urgent Walk-In Clinic
Need to meet face to face? Stop by our Urgent Walk-In Clinic.
The clinic can help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis at no cost.
Receive immediate care during a mental health crisis
Speak to a psychiatrist or a mental health nurse practitioner
Get help with medication and treatment
Location: Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Urgent Walk-in Clinic
4212 SE Division St, Portland
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am-10:30 pm, Sunday 9 am-9 pm
SBMH Community Workshop: Suicide Prevention
The School-Based Mental Health Team has decided to shift how we deliver our Community Workshops to better meet the schedules of the Corbett Community. We will be moving to a Newsletter format instead in hopes of reaching & connecting with more families & community members.
Check out our SBMH Webpage on the District Site for more information about our events and supports
LGBTQ+ Resources
Staff Spotlight
Tanya Hayden-Food Services Assistant
Interviewed by Michelle Carter Smith
Mark and Dorthy Hayden raised their two children on Salzman Road in Corbett, and Dorthy continues to work as a long-time (35+ years) employee of the Corbett School District. Dorthy currently works as a bus driver. Daughter Tanya was the youngest of the two kids and attended Corbett schools with her older brother until 8th grade. In high school, Tanya attended nearby Barlow High School. After graduation, Tanya held a variety of jobs locally and eventually got married to the father of her two sons. Currently, Tanya is living in Portland and both her boys attend Corbett High School. Hunter is a senior this year and plays both basketball and football. River is a junior and he enjoys video games and being with his friends. Tanya is a single mom who works full-time for the Corbett School District as a Food Services Assistant. This is a position she has held for more than ten years, and she greatly enjoys the opportunity to be a part of the district and see her boys while working! During the week, Tanya delivers breakfast and lunch meals to both CAPS and the Corbett Middle School as well as any extra food items needed. All children in the district are eligible for both a free breakfast and lunch, so Tanya is kept busy! She also oversees the students eating in the main campus cafeteria, inputs student information into the computer, and helps out with anything needed in the kitchen such as restocking shelves or washing dishes. She said that the camaraderie with the staff is a gift, as everyone genuinely works together for the good of the order. While at home, Tanya enjoys crafting and gardening. She said she loves to make homemade salsa and jam in the summer. During the summer she also bartends at the local McMenamin's Edgefield and says that bartending is enjoyable for several reasons. It is a fun atmosphere and she regularly gets to see people she knows. The family has a two-year-old Golden Retriever named "Remi" and their pup is the baby of the family!
From the Health Room
Your health team at Corbett has been busy with many tasks to make sure the students and staff are staying healthy.
One important task is to check on immunization records and help families know which immunizations are needed. February 19, 2025 is immunization exclusion day in Oregon. “All children who are not up-to-date or complete on their immunizations will be excluded from their school or child care facility.” (multco.us. 2025).
Cheryl Reams, School Health Assistant, is happy to answer any questions regarding your specific student’s immunizations that are not current. You can reach her at: 503-261-4258.
Multnomah County Student Health Centers are one resource for immunizations. Your student will not be charged for services. They take any insurance and are happy to assist if your student does not currently have insurance. Immunizations are one of the many services they provide.
Reynolds High School Student Health Center: 503-988-3340,
David Douglas High School Student Health Center: 503-988-3554
Centennial High School Student Health Center: 503-988- 5488
Wishing all our students, staff, and families a strong, resilient, and healthy 2025!
Julie Nakamura, RN
Corbett Youth Sports Girls Softball and Boys Baseball
Open to Grades Pre-K-8th
Registration CLOSES 2/8/25
Baseball Information and Dates:
- Player Evaluations (if needed): February 21-23
- Open Gyms: February 9th through April 20
- Coaches Meeting: April 2
- Parent Meeting and Field Work Day: April 12
- Practice for JBO 3rd-8th grade begins the week of March 31
- JBO Games (grades 3-8) begin the week of April 21
- Practice for T-ball and 1st-2nd grade begin the week of April 21
- Team pictures will take place during practice the week of April 21-24
- Questions contact Brie Windust: briewindust@gmail.com
Softball Information and Dates
- Player Evaluations (if needed): February 21-23
- Open Gyms: February 9th through April 20
- Field Work Day: April 26
- Practice for 8U-14U begin the week of March 17
- Practice for T-ball and 1st-2nd grade begin the week of April 21
- Parent meetings will take place the first week of practice
- Team pictures will take place during practice the week of April 21-24
- Questions contact Troy Younker: troy_younker@hotmail.com
Please register today at:
https://corbettyouthsports.org/
Hello from PTA!
Look what we’ve recently been able to fund thanks to your support— calm down corners in each CGS class and on each side of the commons, cleaning supplies, books and fun educational programs to assist in classroom learning, and rockets for the 6th grade motion and energy unit— just to name a few! We appreciate your continued contributions and support for our staff and students.
Our next meeting will be Feb 13th.
Follow us on Corbett PTA Instagram and our new Facebook page Corbett PTA Facebook
CHAMPS Class of 2025
CORBETT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MAMAS & PAPAS OF SENIORS
- Please save and donate your bottles and cans to help the senior class of 2025.
- Drop off location is across the street from Corbett Water District in the grey shipping container.
- Contact at: champsoregon@gmail.com
Pay Student Fees Online on the Corbett School District Website
CSD website link: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
Located under three tabs:
- Parents > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks
- Students > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks
- Athletics > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks
To see a full list of approved student fees visit the STUDENTS>Student Fees (2024-25) tab of our website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
- Athletic participation
- Senior cap and gown
- Student ASB card for middle and high school students
- Field trips
- Instrument rental fee
For questions, please contact Brie Windust at: bwindust@corbett.k12.or.us or 503-261-4268.
Stay Connected:
Here are a few ways to stay connected with what is happening within Corbett School District.
- Corbett School District Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
- CSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools
- Corbett Grade School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_grade_school/
- CAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbettartsprogramwithspanish/
- Corbett High School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett.hs/
- Corbett Athletics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_athletics/
- Monthly District Newsletter: https://corbett.k12.or.us/parents/parent-news/
Stay Connected
Email: bwindust@corbett.k12.or.us
Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
Location: 35800 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Phone: 5032614268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools
Twitter: @CorbettSchools