Our mission is to make Oregon City the best place to raise a child.
In order to do that, we provide financial support to students and our schools so that all children in the greater Oregon City Community are inspired and prepared to be life-long learners and productive citizens of the community, the country, and the world.
Oregon City Schools Foundation seeks to develop a community wide commitment to support a quality education for all children from birth through 12th grade. We will promote a college and career going culture, beginning in elementary school that encourages and supports enrollment in college or career education upon graduation from high school. Our goal is a highly skilled work force that lives, works and plays in Oregon City.
Our volunteer board members are essential to the foundation.
Officers
Connie Curteman, President - Past Oregon City School District Board Chair
Carla Calhoun, Vice-President - Alliance Charter School Teacher (Retired)
Shelley McCoy, Treasurer - Director of Revenue Requirement at PacificCorp
Margot Schultz, Secretary - Computer Programming
Board of Directors
Jana Holland, Board of Directors Alliance Charter PTO
Candice Henkin, Oregon City School District Literacy Specialist Administrator
Lisa Normand, Director of Human Resources, Oregon City School District
Dr. Dayle Spitzer, Superintendent, Oregon City School District
Ted Thonstad, Oregon City School District Director of Operations (Retired)
Sharon Thonstad, Board of Directors OCHS Food Pantry
Nicole White, Past Oregon City School District Board Member
Victoria Meinig, College and Career Counseling Oregon City High School, Past CEO Oregon City Chamber of Congress
Our Process:
EARLY LEARNING:
OCSF believes student success is achieved by each student being a proficient reader by 3rd grade. OCSF will put books into each child’s hand beginning at birth and continuing through elementary school.
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
OCSF believes a well rounded education is key to student success. Our middle school investment includes support for outdoor school and our music programs.
HIGH SCHOOL:
High school presents new challenges with college and career preparedness as our focus. OCSF will assist students with scholarships for SAT testing, applications and college enrollment expenses.