L A S T. D A Y. O F. S C H O O L🌟
Today marks our Assistant Superintendent Mr. Sandwisch’s 🥪 last, last day of school before retirement — and while he’s not quite leaving yet, we couldn’t let the day pass without recognizing the incredible impact he’s had on our district over the past 22 years! 🥪💚
Thank you, Mr. Sandwisch, for your unwavering commitment to education and excellence. Enjoy this well deserved milestone and have a fantastic last, last day of school! ✏️📚🦅
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🐾Six Bulldog Alumni shared a presentation with the 4th graders at Starr Elementary School honoring the coaches that they had many years ago in youth rec league sports. 🐾
Jeff McNally, CHS ‘80 reconnected with his 6th grade rec league basketball coach, Jim Scharer, a few years back to express how appreciative he was for his time invested in youth coaching. Coach Scharer coached voluntarily coached for Starr alongside many others like Tom Roberts when youth leagues were divided up by the elementary buildings. 🏀🏈⚾️🥎
After Jim Scharer passed away in 2024, his son, Dave Scharer CHS’80 and classmate to Jeff, reached out to indicate that he was going through old boxes his dad had kept, and found their 1974 Oregon Rec League 🏆🐾 Championship Starr Elementary Basketball team plaque, uniforms and photos. Dave passed these items along to Jeff and the memories flooded back. 🏀🏀🏀
After sharing the relics with his family, Jeff thought about donating the memorabilia to Starr Elementary in honor of the Coaches that mentored him and his classmates in the 70s. Current Principal, Mrs. Soltesz loved this idea, invited them to come tell their story, and made space in the front foyer for the display.
Students enjoyed a presentation filled with messages about coaches and mentors and lifelong friendships that were formed long ago. “I wanted those men to know what an impact they had on me and my friends. That is why we did put this display together. We honor them and all the other coaches that selflessly donated their time for the betterment of students”, Jeff stated.
🐾Students were also reminded by the former Bulldogs, that “You can become anything you want. Don't ever let anyone tell you, you cannot do something. We have a park ranger, lawyer, political leader, doctor, business owner, athlete and a teacher up here. We all started at Starr Elementary.” 🐾
Classmates presenting the framed display:
Lou Reiner CHS ’80, Dave Scharer CHS ’80, Terry Ferguson CHS ’80, Rod Achter CHS ’79 (married Coach Roberts’ daughter, Cindy CHS ’80), Jeff McNally CHS ’80, Mark Dansack CHS ’80 and Mark Stahl CHS ’80. 🥇
Gentlemen, we thank you for sharing your story with our students, our community and all BULLDOG🐾 alumni out there!
What a special day it was for all involved! We value the relationships made during your years at school. We know they can be lifelong and impactful.
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#friendsforlife

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Thank you, Mister Brown, for visiting our school! 💚💛
We’re so grateful to PBF Energy- Toledo Refining Company for making this possible for our students. 💚💛
What an incredible visit with Mister Brown from The Choose Well Program at Jerusalem Elementary today‼️
The kiddos were so excited to see him IN PERSON, as they have been learning about his inspiring life lesson messages all year during Focus 3 time.
"When you make better choices, you live a better life. So Choose Well. Oh Yeah!" 🎯 Among others...
After the group assembly and signing a "Tony Packo's" hot dog 🌭, Mister Brown visited classrooms to reinforce the lessons of the day.
A round of applause to Mrs. Hower and Mr. Straka for all the planning and hard work it took to make the event today happen for our students. 👏👏👏 More photos will be added after the Family Night event. **Edit: Family Night pics have been added**
Another BIG TIME Thank You to PBF Energy Toledo Refining Company for their Education Grant to make this possible. We appreciate your dedication to education. You have made a difference!🏫📚✏️🖍
#choosewell
#osf4kids
#OCSsuccess
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We can’t wait to share pictures from the AWESOME day our Jerusalem students had with Mister Brown! 💥
Mister Brown is a motivational speaker who provides accessible resources to help support and create a positive school culture 💬📚✨
He shared his powerful message:
"When you make better choices, you live a better life, so choose well. Oh Yeah!" 💡🎯
A HUGE thank you to PBF Energy Toledo Refining Company for providing a grant and making this inspiring visit possible! 💙⚡
#OCSsuccess #choosewell

🚙 Senior Parade Today! 🦅💚💛
TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- OREGON CITY SCHOOLS SENIOR CAR PARADE
Saturday, May 17, 2025 3:00 p.m.
Today, Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at 3:00 p.m., the Oregon City Schools Senior Car Parade will begin at the starting point at Cedar Creek Church on Seaman Road. Attached is a copy of the parade route, highlighting all of the stops, which include Cedar Creek Church, Fassett Junior High, Starr Elementary, The Rock Christian Church, Pearson Metropark, Challenger Learning Center, and ending at Clay High School. Please show your support of the 2025 Senior class, as they end their high school careers and start the next journey in each of their lives, by standing along the parade route and cheering them on.
The Oregon Ohio Police Division will have officers leading and tailing the parade, along with officers stationed in various intersections. Please follow the directions, commands, and orders given by the officers.
#oregonpolicedivision #oregoncityschools #seniorclassof2025 #Seniorclass2025 #seniorclass

Decision Day 2025🎓✒️
After graduation practice, our seniors took a proud walk across the stage as their future plans were announced- college, career, military. Each graduate, then received a gift from Mr. Jurski.
The countdown to graduation has officially begun and the Class of 2025 is ready to soar!💚🦅