Oregon City School District News
March 5, 2026
Oregon City Schools is pleased to share an exciting and potentially transformative opportunity for Clay High School and our broader community. Capacity LLC has expressed strong interest in providing a restricted donation of $500,000 to support the development of an Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Data Center Trades instructional program at Clay High School. This investment would directly enhance our career‑technical education offerings and prepare students for high‑demand, high‑skill pathways in the rapidly expanding data center industry.
Capacity LLC vision of this grant aligns with our district’s commitment to expanding workforce‑ready programming that connects students to meaningful, well‑paying careers. The proposed gift would allow us to strengthen hands-on training, upgrade instructional spaces, and develop curriculum that reflects the technical competencies required in modern data center operations. This includes specialized instruction in electrical systems, mechanical operations, plumbing infrastructure, and the integrated technologies that support large‑scale data environments.
The Capacity LLC has shared they believe strongly in the economic and workforce potential this project represents for our region, and their investment is intended to ensure that local students are prepared to benefit from the opportunities it will create. Should the data center project receive final approval, this donation would position Clay High School as one of the regional leaders in data center trades education and strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers needed to support the industry’s development in our area.
We are grateful for Capacity LLC’s confidence in our district and for their recognition of the important role Oregon City Schools plays in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. This potential partnership reflects the strong alignment between community development, economic opportunity, and the educational mission we pursue every day.
We look forward to continuing these conversations and will keep our Board and community informed as the data center project advances and as this philanthropic opportunity moves toward finalization.
Dr. Jim Fritz
Oregon City Schools are closed today, Thursday, March 5, 2026.
OCS will be closed today, Thursday, March 5, 2026, as a result of the fog. Be safe if you need to travel this morning.
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Oregon City Schools are on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Oregon City Schools will be on a 2-hr delay today (3/5/26) as a result of fog.
— JimFritzOCS (@JimFritzOCS) March 5, 2026
