Inside the OSD

In this episode, we are at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. We’re talking with the Director, Marsha Heuer, along with a few cast members. Performances of A Christmas Carol are November 10, 11, and 12 at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center. You can get your tickets online at OregonPerformingArtsCenter.com.

We have been thrilled to welcomed 25 students from our partner school Dreieichschule in Langen, Germany, to Oregon High School for three weeks. In this episode, we hear directly from the Exchange Coordinator and a few of the exchange students to hear about their time so far and what they hope to take away from this experience.

The fall athletic season is in full swing and we have student athletes participating in a wide variety of sports. In the OSD we view all athletics as an extension of the classroom and another environment for our students to build important lifelong skills. With the Homecoming football game on the horizon, we’re here at Panther Stadium with our Athletic Director, Head Football coach, and some of our Football team captains to hear about their experiences in our athletic program, the skills they’re learning, and what fans can do to make all athletic events safe and enjoyable for all.

Homecoming is one of the biggest social events our students can experience. For those behind the scenes, it's even larger. From planning to collaboration and skill-building, OHS student council plays an integral role in making homecoming week a success. Today, we hear from the student council advisors and club presidents Nate Modjeski and Charlotte Hendrickson.

Strong Family & Community Partnerships is one of our district values and there are many examples of this because our community truly embraces this value. One such example is our Parent Teacher Organizations. Today we’re meeting up with Nicole Dengel (Brooklyn Elementary PTO President), Chessie Totaro (Forest Edge PTO President), and Julie Klein (Oregon PTO President - NKE, PVE, RCI), to learn a little bit more about these organizations and how you can get involved.

Today we're officially kicking off the 2023-24 school year with special guests Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, Assistant State Superintendent Tricia Collins, School Nutrition Director Jessica Sharkus and Director of Teaching & Learning Laura Roeker. Hear their words of encouragement for the school year and what's going on at the state level to support education!

Dr. Bergstrom talks with three of our new educators to hear about their experiences so far and what they're looking forward to for the 2023-24 school year.

While the upcoming school year is on the minds of many right now, it has particular significance for kindergarten students and their families. In this episode the true experts - some of our own kindergarten teachers - talk about what to expect and how to prepare for kindergarten.

When you think about Beauty and the Beast, it's hard to ignore the impact its musical scores have on the audience. In this week's episode, the Oregon Straw Hat Players give us an inside look at the work and roles involved in their upcoming production of this classic musical. Be our guest!

Summers in the Oregon School District are a great time for alumni to come home and visit. In this episode, we caught up with Blake Anderson, Isabel Bauer, and Blake Pankratz and looked ahead to their futures and advice for younger students in the OSD.