Gardiner Middle School

🏗️ 2025 Bond Project Update | Phase 1 and 2 Progress

We’re continuing to make steady progress across multiple bond-funded projects throughout the district! Here’s a snapshot of where things stand:

🏫 Phase 2 Elementary Schools (Candy Lane, Holcomb, John McLoughlin):
Design development is complete, with teams reviewing staff feedback from November and continuing cost estimating. Community, staff, and family input gathered through conferences is helping inform next steps. Planning is underway for how schools will operate during construction, including preparations for Candy Lane’s temporary transition to the King campus. Vendor selection is also underway for moving services and new playground equipment.

🔧 Oregon City High School – CTE:
Design development is complete, and the project remains in the design phase as plans are refined.

⚾ OCHS Fields & Grounds:
Construction continues to move forward—even through heavy rain. Softball facilities and fencing are complete, work is resuming on the baseball field, and the project remains on track for completion before the spring athletic season. Several new scoreboards are now installed!

🏟️ Pioneer Stadium:
Cost estimating and coordination with the City are ongoing, with construction currently anticipated for summer 2026.

Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community members for your continued feedback and support as we build safe, updated, and future-ready learning spaces for our students.

14 days ago, 2025 Bond

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming just in time for last-minute gifts!

Students can shop the fair in the Gardiner Library from Monday, December 15, through Thursday, December 18. Families are also able to shop online through the Book Fair website at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gardinermiddleschool.

Also on the website, you can set up an eWallet and preview many of the books that will be available.

All of the money raised goes toward buying new books for the Gardiner Library, so thank you in advance for supporting more reading!

20 days ago, Gardiner Middle School

Major Scholastic Book Fair announcement - The best day ever is coming!

Scholastic Book Fair Gran anuncio de la feria del libro - El Mejor Dia Esta Por Llegar!

The latest edition of the Gardiner Gazette is out. Please enjoy!!

21 days ago, Gardiner Middle School

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Winter Vacation is December 22 - January 3! Enjoy your break!!

22 days ago, Gardiner Middle School

Winter Vacation in blue letters with snow landscape background

Winter Vacation in Spanish in blue letters with snow landscape background

Don't miss out on purchasing your yearbook for the low price of $20.00! Purchase the yearbook before December 31st and save $5.00. Yearbooks purchased after Winter Break will be $25.00. You can purchase them on ParentVue, on buytheyearbook.com or in the Welcome Center.

26 days ago, Gardiner Middle School

Yearbooks are now on sale! Purchase: Before December 31 - $20.00, After Winter Break - $25.00 You can purchase them on ParentVue, on Buytheyearbook.com or in the welcome center - before school, after school or during lunch

Anuarios - ya estan a la venta! Compre: Antes Diciembre 31 - $20.00 Despues de las vacationes de invierno - $25.00 pueden comprarlos en parentvue, en buytheyearbook.com o en el centro de bienvenida - antes o despues de la escuela o durante el amuezo

It's time to order your Spirit Wear!! The online store is open until December 31st, so scan the QR code and order your spirit wear today!! All deliveries will be made to the middle school when they have enough orders to print! We will send the shirts home with your student!

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

sPIRIT WEAR SALE OUR ONLINE STORE IS OPEN NOW UNTIL dECEMBER 31ST.

Gardiner is having a fundraiser tomorrow, December 3rd at Burgerville to help support Gardiner's Oregon Battle of the Books team!! Please stop by the Oregon City Burgerville between 4:00p.m and 8:00 p.m. Show them this flier or mention GMS Oregon Battle of the Books and 20% of your purchase will be donated! You can even order online and have it waiting for you! Use promo code GMSBOOKS.

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

COME SUPPORT GARDINER MIDDLE SCHOOL OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Present this flyer or mention GMS Oregon Battle of the Books and 20% of your purchase will be donated to them. WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 FROM 4-8 PM WHERE: OREGON CITY BURGERVILLE 1900 Molalla, Oregon City, OR 97045 SAVE TIME AND ORDER AHEAD USING THE BV APP AND USE PROMO CODE GMSBOOKS

VEN A APOYAR ESCUELA SECUNDARIA GARDINER, OREGÓN, BATALLA DE LOS LIBROS Presente este folleto o mencione GMS Oregon Battle of the Books y el 20% de su compra será donado a ellos. CUÁNDO: MIÉRCOLES 3 DE DICIEMBRE DE 4 A 8 PM DÓNDE: OREGON CITY BURGERVILLE 1900 Molalla, Oregon City, OR 97045 AHORRE TIEMPO Y HAGA SU PEDIDO CON ANTICIPACIÓN USANDO LA APLICACIÓN BV Y USE EL CÓDIGO PROMOCIONAL GMSBOOKS

Round 2 of November's Lost and Found. Thank you to all the people who looked through it during conferences and picked up your student's belongings. The clothes are in the process of being laundered and will then be boxed and donated on Monday, December 8th. If you see something that belongs to your student, please send them to the Welcome Center this week to pick it up!

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

Black stitch sweatshirt, blue stay positive shirt, black Roots shirt, black jacket with red zipper

Brown beanie, lone sock, white shirt, black glove

Round 1 of November's Lost and Found. Thank you to all the people who looked through it during conferences and picked up your student's belongings. These clothes are in the process of being laundered and will then be boxed and donated on Monday, December 8th. If you see something that belongs to your student, please send them to the Welcome Center this week to pick it up!

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

white Providence R.I. hoodie, grey hoodie, blue hoodie, Snail hoodie

green hoodie, white hoodie with black zipper, khaki hoodie with butterfly, black zip up hoodie with white crosses

black sweatshirt with neon fish in ramen bowl, grey ACT 1 Talent hoodie, black Oregon Duck hoodie, Black Columbia sweatshirt

Black GAP sweatshirt, white sweatshirt, black HH hoodie, black crop sweater

black/orange Air Jordan sweatshirt, grey Oregon sweatshirt, white hoodie, blue/green plaid robe

black jand red Jordan hooded jacket, black hoodie with blue/yellow/green squares, khaki/hawaiian print zip up hoodie, black hoodie

three black sweatshirts, one with pink/yellow "record", one blue check shirt

Black Nike hoodie, Rocawen black hoodie, black/gray jacket, grey/black jacket

Pink sweater, maroon zip-up hoodie, grey camo sweatshirt, tan sweatshirt

Check out last week's Hot Minute in District 62! Each week we highlight a different part of our district with a short video. Last week we visited Candy Lane and heard 5th grade students present their ideas about our upcoming bond projects at their school. You can tune in each week on our YoutTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!
https://youtu.be/wdAjYWWcM48

about 1 month ago, OCSD62

Welcome to our 2nd edition of the Gardiner Gazette for the '25 '26 school year. Enjoy!

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

Gardiner Gazette page one - Glowing Reviews, Groups offer more lunchtime options, Students celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Important Upcoming Dates

Gardiner Gazette page two - continuation of front page articles

Gardiner Gazette page three - Profiles of new staff members

Gardiner Gazette page four - Sports - Wrestling gets ready to rumble, OC Soccer teams end a rough year, Pioneers finish up-and-down season

Gardiner Gazette page five - Opionion - The vandalism at Gardiner needs to stop, Illegal sports gambling is a huge, spreading problem, What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish poll.

Gardiner Gazette page six - Arts and Culture- An exciting Seussical in the making, Sonic has helped SEGA roll to the top,

Gardiner Gazette page 7 - News, AVID takes learning beyond the classroom

Gardiner Gazette page 8 - News - East Coast trip coming next summer, Students can help locals by donating, Yearbook cover to feature student design, Gazette Shoutouts

If you are interested in attending our Career Day as a guest speaker, please scan the QR code and sign up. We would love to have you!

about 1 month ago, Gardiner Middle School

Dia de profesion se necesita conferenciante La Semana Anual de Orientación de Colegio y Profesión de la Escuela Secundaria Gardiner se llevará a cabo del 23 al 27 de Febrero del 2026. El viernes 27 de Febrero será nuestro Día de Conferenciates Invitados, donde contaremos con una variedad de conferenciantes que presentarán temas relacionados con el colegio o una profesión. Nos encantaría que nos visitaran en nuestra hermosa escuela nueva y conversaran con los estudiantes sobre sus experiencias educativas y profesionales después de la secundaria. Sigue el código QR y completa el formulario para expresar tu interés. ¡Estamos deseando saber de ti!

Career Day Guest Speakers Needed Gardiner Middle School’s Annual College and Career Week is February 23-27, 2026. Friday, February 27th is our Guest Speaker Day where we will be hosting a variety of speakers to present on a college or career-related topic. We would love for you to come visit our beautiful new school and talk with students about your post-high school education and career experiences. Please follow the QR code and fill out the form to express your interest. We can't wait to hear from you!

This Thursday, November 20th, we will be hosting our Band concert in conjunction with our AVID night and PTSO meeting! In addition, we will have Kelly's Tacos here selling amazing food. Come for dinner, music and a wonderful evening!

about 2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

Band, Avid Night, PTSO, Kelly's Tacos, Thursday, November 20

Banda, noche de AVID, PTSO, Kelly's Tacos, Jueves 20 de Noviembre

Gardiner is once again partnering with the Oregon City Elks Club for the Annual Canned Food Drive. This food drive will be held from November 19 - December 6. Please send non-perishable foods to Gardiner before December 6th to help the local community. The Elks will add fresh food to supplement what we donate. Last year we were able to help 250 families.

about 2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

Food Drive November 19 - December 6, 2025 Gardiner Student Council is partnering with the Oregon City Elk’s Club for their annual Canned Food Drive beginning next week. During this food drive the advisory classes will be competing to collect the most food. The advisory who collects the most food will win a prize. Donate Non-Perishable Food

Colecta De Alimentos 19 de noviembre - de diciembre del 2025 El Consejo Estudiantil de Gardiner se está asociando con el Club Elks de Oregon City para su campaña anual de Recolección de Alimentos Enlatados que comenzará la semana próxima. Durante esta campaña de recolección de alimentos, las clases de asesoria competirán para recolectar la mayor cantidad de alimentos. La clase de asesoria que recolecte más alimentos ganará un premio. Done Alimentos No Perecederos

Last night our Elementary Design Advisory Group met to review the new updated conceptual design plans for our Phase 2 Elementary schools. Our team will be visiting these schools (John McLoughlin, Holcomb, and Candy Lane) on November 24 and 25 during conferences to hear feedback and input on these new conceptual designs from parents and our community. Read more about the meeting here: https://www.ocschoolbond.org/o/bond/article/2548208

about 2 months ago, OCSD62

EDAG Members discussing the new conceptual designs

No School for the week of November 24 - 28, 2025 due to conferences, comp day and Thanksgiving break.

about 2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

No School with November dates on a fall background

No school in Spanish with November dates on a fall background

Are you interested in going on Gardiner's Annual East Coast trip next summer? Please come to our informational meeting next Thursday, or email Mr. Kinast for more information!!!

2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

Please come to an important informational meeting to find out more about our ANNUAL EAST COAST TRIP to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. The trip goes from June 16-21, 2026. Join us on Thursday, November 6th at 5:30 p.m. Gardiner Middle School Contact Mr. Kinast for more information allen.kinast@orecity.k12.or.us

Por favor, asista a una importante reunión informativa para obtener más información sobre nuestra organización. VIAJE ANUAL A LA COSTA ESTE a Washington, D.C., Philadelphia y New York. El viaje sera del 16 al 21 de Junio del 2026. Acompáñanos el Jueves 6 de Noviembre a las 5:30 p.m. Escuela Secundaria Gardiner Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Sr. Kinast a través de allen.kinast@orecity.k12.or.us

Please enjoy this year's first edition of the Gardiner Gazette!

2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

Gardiner has some amazing opportunities to help reward our students for being Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind. If you feel like helping us fill our wish lists, please follow this link Wishlists or go to the Gardiner Middle School website. You'll find the wish lists under Family Hub.

2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School

This Friday is our first VIP Breakfast and we are starting the year off by honoring the students who are Responsible. Each day staff passes out Gotchas to students who are being Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind. The students put their names on the Gotchas and turn them into the Gotcha Box where every Friday we have a drawing and five lucky winners get to spin the Prize Wheel in the Welcome Center. Our prize closet is getting low and we could really use your help. If you want to help us fill up our prize closet, please follow the link above or go to our linktree on Instagram to find all the Amazon Wishlists for the school. We have the BEST families in the district and we are so thankful for you!

Este Viernes es nuestro primer Desayuno VIP y comenzamos el año honrando a los estudiantes Responsables. Cada día, el personal reparte boletos de ya te agareé a los estudiantes respetuosos, responsables, seguros y amables. Los estudiantes escriben sus nombres en los boletos y los entregan en la Caja de Premios, donde todos los Viernes realizamos un sorteo y cinco afortunados ganadores pueden girar la Rueda de Premios en el Centro de Bienvenida. Nuestro armario de premios se está agotando y realmente podríamos usar su ayuda. Si gusta ayudarnos a llenarlo, sigua el enlace de arriba o visite nuestro linktree en Instagram para encontrar todas las listas de deseos de Amazon para la escuela. ¡Tenemos las MEJORES familias del distrito y estamos muy agradecidos por ustedes!

If you have already ordered a picture packet, please return the entire packet to the photographer on retake day. If you ordered a digital download, please show your receipt to the photographer. We have paper order forms in the office or you can order online at https://mydorian.com/
If you have any questions please feel free to call the Welcome Center.

2 months ago, Gardiner Middle School