Inside Estacada Schools

Jan 14: Board of Directors Meeting
Jan 22-24: EHS Thespian Society presents Newsies
Feb 11: Board of Directors Meeting
Feb 11: 4^th & 5^th Grade Music Performances

Estacada School District has made smart use of available state grants to keep our schools safe and improve facilities. Thanks to careful planning and creativity, all four of our schools are now rated low risk for earthquakes, while also using grant funds to repair and improve areas of concern including roofing, asbestos abatement, lighting, and ceiling tile replacement.

Standards of Excellence are more than values; they are habits we build together. They shape our interactions, our classrooms, and our culture. When lived out collectively, they create schools that are not only effective but purpose-driven, where growth, belonging, and excellence go hand in hand.

Beginning next year, the Estacada School District will adjust how our elementary schools are organized: River Mill Elementary will serve all students Grades K–2 and Clackamas River Elementary will serve all students Grades 3–5.

When the state passed a new law requiring school districts to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during the school day, we saw an opportunity, not just a mandate. Rather than waiting until next year to make changes, our district took action early, launching a new “phones away” expectation at the start of this school year.

Spotlighting Cross Country, Volleyball, Girls and Boys Soccer, Football, Cheer and Unified Sports. The spotlight isn’t just for athletes, our performing arts students are achieving at a state-class level as well.

Estacada High School is proud to offer a unique opportunity for high-achieving students through its Advanced College Program, a dual credit pathway that enables students to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate degree from Clackamas Community College.

Our Executive School Board of Directors: Ken Riedel, Will Johnston, Ben Wheeler, Rosa Martinez, Whitney Lohmeier, John Walper and Joe Behrman, have a wide breadth of experience and they are committed to the students of Estacada.

2000 students in the district - an increase of 10% from 5 years ago
300 district employees - 93% of our workforce work directly with students
88% graduation rate - 7% above the state average
51% of students are below the poverty line - verses 49% statewide

As winter arrives, I’m filled with gratitude for the energy, focus, and heart that define our schools. The start of this school year has brought exciting progress and important challenges as our community continues to grow and evolve.