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After two weeks of intense preparation, Ms. Schrunk’s 7th grade Honors Language Arts class brought the courtroom to life with their Mock Trial performance, and it was nothing short of spectacular!

Using official materials from the Civics Learning Project in partnership with Lewis & Clark Law School, students dove deep into a realistic mock legal case, complete with charges, stipulations, witness statements, and admissible exhibits. Once they understood the ins and outs of the case, the class split into two powerhouse teams,prosecution and defense, and got to work crafting compelling opening and closing statements, as well as a full slate of examination and cross-examination questions.

Each student stepped into character, fully embodying their assigned witness or attorney role. They didn’t just memorize lines, they became their characters, responding authentically and thoughtfully. The real test came during the trial, when students had to think on their feet, asking sharp re-direct and re-cross questions in real time.

And the verdict? A total success!

In front of not just their peers (an 8th grade jury) but also a 12-person panel of parents and community members, the students absolutely nailed it. Their delivery was poised and professional, their arguments were layered and persuasive, and they masterfully highlighted the finer details of the case.

It was a courtroom showdown to remember, and these future legal minds crushed it!

The Scappoose High School Rotary Student of the Month for April is Natalie Egan. Natalie is a lifelong Scappoose student, and she exemplifies dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to serving others.

Natalie maintains an impressive 4.25 GPA, balancing a rigorous academic schedule filled with advanced, honors, and dual credit courses. Her leadership skills are evident in her role as the current ASB Vice President and former Junior Class President. In 2023, she demonstrated her academic excellence by qualifying for nationals with FBLA in Computer Applications and Business Concepts.

Beyond the classroom, Natalie is deeply involved in school and community service. She has played a key role in Doernbecher Week, helping raise over $15,000 annually for children's healthcare. As a Link Leader, she supports incoming freshmen in their transition to high school, and as a GW Elementary recess monitor, she has mentored younger students. Additionally, she was instrumental in launching the "We See You Club," which promotes inclusivity and school morale.

Natalie's leadership extends to her service as the student representative to the School Board for the 2024-2025 school year. Outside of school, she has managed the Little League Snack Shack since 2021 and works at Dutch Bros, where she greets our community with enthusiasm and positivity.

Described by her teachers as empathetic, dependable, and an inspiring student leader, Natalie is well-prepared for the next step in her journey. She will be attending Boise State University, where she plans to pursue a degree in nursing.

Congratulations, Natalie! We commend your achievements and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future.

The Oregon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Conference unfolded this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Portland, OR, drawing over 1,500 students from across the state to compete in more than 75 different event categories.

Of the 37 Scappoose FBLA students who competed, 32 of them placed in the Top 10 of their respective events and 22 of those students qualified for Nationals in Anaheim this summer by placing in the Top 4 of their event!

In addition to all of the individual awards Scappoose FBLA took home, they also took 2nd place as a chapter in the second annual "Sweepstakes" award. This is a point system where programs earn points based on earned top 10 finishes. This result was out of 50 high schools and was the second consecutive year for Scappoose FBLA earning a 2nd place finish in the Sweepstakes.

Congrats FBLA on all of the successes!

After eight weeks of diving into civic responsibilities, financial literacy, and the inner workings of an economy, our 5th graders put their knowledge to the test with an unforgettable trip to JA BizTown in Hillsboro!

From applying for jobs and electing a mayor to earning paychecks and shopping at local "businesses," students fully immersed themselves in their own mini city! They worked together at their job sites, applied for business loans, balanced budgets, paid bills, and even voted in real elections. All in one action-packed day.

Huge thanks to JA BizTown, Northwest Regional ESD, and SEPO for making this hands-on learning experience possible. Our 5th graders walked away inspired, empowered, and with big smiles on their faces. What a way to bring real-world learning to life!

The Scappoose Band is on fire! They brought home hardware from the COWAPA League Festival and were named Overall COWAPA League Champions!

Congratulations to the SHS Percussion Ensemble, the 2025 NWAPA Concert Open Class Champions, an incredible achievement!

Shoutout to the SHS Concert Band for a strong showing at the NW Band Festival in Jewell, placing 7th overall and 3rd in sight reading out of 14 bands.

And hats off to the SHS Wind Ensemble, who took 1st place at Wednesday’s COWAPA League Festival with standout scores in sight reading.

What a season for Scappoose Music! Stay TUNED for more!

This week, 3rd grade students had an awesome adventure at the Tillamook Forest Center! They hiked through the forest, learning about the salmon life cycle and played a fun game to see what challenges salmon face, like predators and pollution.

At the museum, they discovered the history of the Tillamook forest, wildfire prevention, and even watched an exciting documentary about Oregon firefighters. The highlight of the day? Climbing the old fire lookout tower and stepping into history, just like the original fire watchers!

It was a day full of fun, learning, and hands-on experiences in the heart of the forest!

We had a great week in the libraries celebrating National Library Workers Day! We appreciate all the work Miss Ellie, Mrs. Gayman and Mrs. McNabb do to serve our students, especially all the things they do behind the scenes that make our libraries a safe and welcoming space for all our learners.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Book Fairs: Warren will hold theirs from 4/18-4/22 with special Saturday shopping just in time for Easter baskets. OPE will have their Spring Book Fair from 4/21-4/25. We are looking for volunteers, please sign up here: WARREN OPE

The Rolling Eagle Library Program at Warren Elementary took us through the fiction and nonfiction sections this week as we celebrated National Crayon Day! And, even included a reading of Mrs. Nudo's favorite book as a child, Harold and the Purple Crayon--all our little Eagles took home a purple crayon to celebrate the day!

For the next two weeks at Grant Watts we have Buddy-Up check out due to no school for grading days and conferences, so we are having a lot of fun checking out books and hanging out with our Buddy classes.

Superkid Sandwiches for the win!! We have had a lot of fun immersing ourselves in Kindness through The March Madness bracket at OPE and we have decided the world needs a lot more kindness! "Don't forget to show love!" ~ Superkid

We are excited to announce that we funded our 3rd DonorsChoose project this week, this time for the middle school. New graphic novels are on their way to our library shelves as we speak! Thank you for your support!

The Scappoose School District is doing great things in our libraries and it is wonderful to be a part of it! Keep reading everyone! ~ Mrs. Nudo

As part of their National Honor Society Individual Service Project, SHS Seniors Grayson Miner and Taj Forney are be hosting a youth running clinic for grades 6th and under.

Here's the info!

Link For Sign Up:

https://forms.gle/qRq4kPnPtiu1WC496

When and Where:

It will be from 1-4 on April 13th at the Scappoose High School Track.

The clinic will host fun games and races to help get the youth into the sport of running! There will be a high school level running warm up, followed by a race against the high schoolers, an obstacle race course, fun games, and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Grades 6th and under are welcome. SHS staff will be present to help supervise.

Registration is OPEN

2025-2026 School Year Free Preschool opportunities in Columbia County. Free Preschool is for families with children aged three and four (by September 1, 2025) Meeting income guidelines.

Scan the QR code to learn more about the local programs or visit https://www.nwresd.org/departments/early-learning/early-learning-hub/free-preschool

Huge shoutout to Sauvie Island School students for their incredible effort and generosity during the Kids Heart Challenge! Their dedication to helping others and raising awareness about heart health is truly inspiring. This spirit of kindness and community is making a difference both locally and beyond!

Our Public Place-Based Charter School is now accepting applications for grades K-8.

Sauvie Island School students engage in real-world curriculum that is relevant, authentic, and community-based within and beyond our school.

Sauvie Island School values hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and a strong community connection. Please contact us to learn more about Place-Based learning. We are currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year

www.sauvieislandschool.org

The winter months bring with them the possibility of busses being on snow routes, school closures, or delayed openings due to severe weather conditions, power outages, or other unexpected events.

With student safety leading these decisions and an understanding of the disruption these closures and delays cause our families and staff, SSD is committed to announcing changes to the school schedule as early as possible. If conditions are severe enough to threaten the safety of students traveling to and from school, a decision will be made the night before. Otherwise, decisions will be made by 6 a.m.

How we will notify you:

• FlashAlert.net
• Phone call
• District email
• SSD App notification
• Facebook
• Instagram

2024-2025 SSD Snow Routes can be found on our website HERE. Additionally, snow routes are listed on the District and individual school websites at the top of each page. If you have questions about bus pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact First Student at 971-290-4020.

We hope that providing this information will make inclement weather days easier to navigate.

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.

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