North Clackamas School District Stories- December 2021

Press release from the North Clackamas School District:

December 2, 2021

Stories is a monthly digital publication for all North Clackamas School District families, staff, and stakeholders. Sharing our own stories and listening to the stories of others are simple yet powerful acts that can help bridge distance and difference, and unite people around a common purpose. Our goal is to showcase the outstanding students, staff, and community members that make North Clackamas such an amazing place to live, work, and learn, by focusing on our Classrooms, Colleagues, and Community. If you have a story you’d like to see us cover, please email your idea to stories@nclack.k12.or.us.

First-grade teacher Crystal Ramirez-Klein spurs learning and broadens cultural knowledge through Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) activities READ MORE>>

After the construction of a long-awaited, brand-new building was completed this fall, New Urban High School is rising yet again. READ MORE>>

As a junior this fall, Milwaukie High School’s Logan Law put together a stellar cross-country campaign, winning five of his nine races before placing fifth at the 5A State Championship on Nov. 6. READ MORE>>

During the week of Nov. 15-19, Happy Valley Middle School students celebrated Spirit Week, by dressing up in outrageous attire and engaging in a variety of activities. The annual event is about more than just having fun, though. To reinforce the school’s values of being positive and showing kindness, the entire week was built around a Pennies for Patients fundraising competition between the 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade classes. READ MORE>>

Abigail Hayes was crowned as Miss Oregon this past summer and seeks to empower young people with a message of hope and unity. She is a motivational speaker for youth and the power of using one’s voice for change. READ MORE>>

Have a story you think we should know about? Please send your story ideas, requests, or photos to stories@nclack.k12.or.us

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This press release was produced by the North Clackamas School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.