Scappoose School District News

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Last Friday, Scappoose High School (SHS) was buzzing with excitement as students flocked to the annual Club Rush in the foyer! With tons of awesome groups to choose from, like the Anime Club, Food Science Club, Pen to Prose, STEM Club, Bowling Club, Robotics Club, and so many more, students had endless opportunities to explore new hobbies, meet friends, and dive deeper into their passions. Whether they’re discovering something new or sticking with a favorite, SHS students are all about getting involved and making the most of their high school experience!

Grant Watts 3rd graders in Ms. Harbour's class had an absolute blast tackling their latest Force and Motion challenge: building bridges out of paper! Students dove into real-life bridge designs and used their newfound knowledge of invisible forces to create their very own pillar, arch, and truss bridges. The excitement kicked up as they stacked tiles on top, watching to see which bridge would hold the most before collapsing! With lots of redesigns and friendly competition, one bridge soared to the top, holding an incredible 165 tiles thanks to a clever truss-pillar combo. It was an epic day of creativity, problem-solving, and loads of fun!

Otto Petersen Elementary kicked off October with an exciting, high-energy school-wide assembly! The student parliament shined, organizing seating and proudly leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal Ticer celebrated September’s character trait, Respect, before revealing October’s focus—Responsibility. Students were ready, sharing awesome examples of responsibility like picking up after themselves, staying organized, and getting things done without being asked. It was an electric start to the day and the perfect way to launch into a responsible, action-packed month at OPE!

Congratulations to the Scappoose High School Girls Cross Country team for being named the OSAA 4A Les Schwab Team of the Month for September! Currently ranked in the top 5 of the 4A standings, the team boasts an impressive 1:37 average spread, with all of their top 5 runners clocking sub-23-minute times. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, securing a #1 finish among Oregon teams at the 62nd Annual Hudson's Bay Steve Maas Run-A-Ree and a strong #2 finish in the 4A division at the Oregon City Invitational. Keep up the fantastic work, team!

Sauvie Island School’s 2nd and 5th graders had an amazing adventure at Portland's Park Block Farmer's Market! They dove into learning about money, marketing, and what it takes to be a small local business. Plus, they got to enjoy all kinds of yummy samples—fresh produce, honey, baked treats, and more. It was a fantastic hands-on experience and the perfect day for a picnic in the sun!

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