Tumwata Middle School PTSO

08/18/2026

🦦💛 Business Sponsors Still Needed! 💛🦦

Tumwata community — we are off to a GREAT start!
Four amazing local businesses have already committed to sponsoring our 2026–27 school year, and we are so grateful for their support!

With district budget cuts and staff reductions, we still need more business partners to help us fund the experiences that make Tumwata joyful, connected, and enriching for every student.

You can help us reach our goal by sharing this post with business owners you know — friends, family, employers, local shops, service providers… anyone who loves supporting our Otters. Your share truly makes a difference. 💛🦦

🌊 2026–27 Sponsorship Levels

🐾 River Otter Sponsor — $100
• Logo on donation portal
• Logo on PTSO website & page

🌟 Stream Leader Sponsor — $250
• Logo on donation portal
• Logo on PTSO website & page
• Logo printed in yearbook
• Small logo on Color Run T‑shirt

🔥 Tumwata Trailblazer Sponsor — $500
• Logo on banner at school entrance
• Logo on donation portal
• Logo on PTSO website & page
• Logo printed in yearbook
• Large logo on Color Run T‑shirt
• Individual social media shout‑out

🦦 Otter Guardian Sponsor — $1,000+
• “Proudly Sponsored By” displayed on all PTSO correspondence & events
• Logo on banner at school entrance
• Logo on donation portal
• Logo on PTSO website & page
• Logo printed in yearbook
• Large logo on Color Run T‑shirt
• Individual social media shout‑out

💛 Ready to Sponsor?
Businesses can donate online here:
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/be-a-tumwata-champion-sponsor-our-otters-for-the-26-27-school-year

📅 Important: Sponsorships and logos must be received by September 18, 2026 to be included on the Color Run T‑shirts.
Sponsorships after that date are still welcomed — but T‑shirt placement cannot be guaranteed.

💛 Thank You, Tumwata Community

Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. Our Otters thrive because of you.

🐾 Sponsor Tumwata’s 2026–27 School Year 🐾Help us create the experiences that make middle school feel connected, joyful, and full of possibility.The Tumwata…

08/18/2026

🦦🎉 Way to Go, Tumwata Otters! 🎉🦦

We are SO proud to share that Tumwata Middle School had the highest participation for middle schools in the Oregon Trail 5K Game Race this year!
Our Otters showed up with energy, teamwork, and that unbeatable community spirit — and it paid off in a big way.

To every student, family member, staff member, and supporter who laced up, cheered, volunteered, or showed up in any way… THANK YOU. Your enthusiasm is what makes Tumwata shine.

This community runs strong — on and off the trail.
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Let’s keep the momentum going, Otters!

Every year, we like to acknowledge the elementary, middle, and high school in the Oregon City School District 62 with the highest student, family, and staff participation in the Oregon Trail Game Race.

This year’s champions are:
🏆 Elementary School Champion: Alliance Charter Academy

🏆 Middle School Champion: Tumwata Middle School

🏆 High School Champion: CAIS Oregon City

A huge thank you to every single runner or walker who showed up. You all made this year's race incredible!

Congratulations to our winning schools! Rest up, stock your supply wagons, and we’ll see you back on the trail next year! 👟 🐂

08/17/2026

🦦📚 Tumwata School Supply Drive – August 25!

Let’s come together to support our Tumwata students in need!

Every notebook, pencil, and marker helps a student start the year prepared and confident — and every donation, big or small, truly makes a difference.

🛍️ Items Needed:
📓 College‑Ruled Spiral Notebooks
✏️ Wooden Pencils
🖊️ Pens (Blue or Black Ink)
💡 Highlighters
🎨 Colored Pencils
🧽 Expo Markers
🖍️ Crayola Markers

🎒 Drop Off:
Registration Day — August 25, 2:00–6:30 PM

Bring your donations to Tumwata Middle School and take advantage of those back‑to‑school sale prices while helping our Otters in need!

💛 Thank you, Tumwata community, for always showing up with heart and generosity. Together, we make sure every student starts the year ready to shine!

08/15/2026

💛🏞️ Thank You, Citizens Bank – Oregon City! 🏞️💛
We are proud to announce that Citizens Bank – Oregon City has joined us as a $500 Tumwata Trailblazer Sponsor for the 2026–27 school year!

As a true community bank, Citizens Bank has a long history of helping our local communities grow and thrive — and now they are helping our Otters thrive too. Their generosity supports the experiences that make Tumwata Middle School joyful, connected, and enriching for every student, including:

✨ Student Socials & Community Events
✨ School Assemblies
✨ Teacher Grants
✨ Track Team jerseys & equipment
✨ Field Day
✨ 8th Grade Commencement
✨ Enrichment experiences that spark creativity & belonging

As a Trailblazer Sponsor, Citizens Bank will be recognized on our school entrance banner, donation portal, PTSO website, page, yearbook, Color Run T‑shirts, and will receive an individual social media shout‑out. Their support truly helps our students shine.

Please join us in giving them a huge Tumwata thank you
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🌊 Support the Businesses That Support Tumwata!
The PTSO encourages families to uplift and shop with the local businesses who invest in our students. Community partnerships make a tremendous impact — and your support keeps them strong.

If you know a business that may want to join our sponsorship family, please share our link and help us spread the word:

🔗 Sponsor Tumwata Online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/be-a-tumwata-champion-sponsor-our-otters-for-the-26-27-school-year

Thank you, Citizens Bank – Oregon City, for helping make this school year brighter for our Otters! 💛🦦

https://www.citizensebank.com/

Located in the Willamette Valley, Citizens Bank gives you the trusted service and experience you deserve

08/15/2026

🦦 Want to keep your Otters active this Fall? 🦦

OC Youth Volleyball Registration Deadline 8/23/2026
Posted *On ParentSquare* by Emily Fisher on Friday, Aug 14 at 7:17 AM in Oregon City School District

OC Youth Volleyball
Oregon City Community Education is proud to announce our new partnership with OC Youth Volleyball.

OC Youth Volleyball offers co-ed recreational volleyball each Fall and Spring for youth grades 3-8.

All events will be held right here in Oregon City at local schools.

Registration is now open until August 23, 2026!

Start Date: Week of September 14th - End Date: October 31st

Register Now: https://ocyouthvolleyball.teamapp.com/?_webpage=v1

Please consider being a Volunteer Coach!

Email: [email protected] with any questions

Oregon City Youth Volleyball logo featuring a volleyball and bold text.

OC YOUTH VOLLEYBALL is a Volleyball club based in Oregon city, Oregon, United States. Keep up with news, events, fixtures, photos, and team updates on Team App.

08/14/2026

Our Tumwata PTSO is looking for referrals for a website designer to help us refresh and reorganize our school site.

If you know someone talented, please send their info our way. Thank you for supporting our community!

08/14/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Grocery Outlet Oak Grove has joined us as a $1,000 Otter Guardian Sponsor for the 2026–27 school year!

Their incredible generosity helps fund the experiences that make Tumwata Middle School joyful, connected, and enriching for every student — from assemblies and socials to teacher grants, athletics, Field Day, and 8th Grade Commencement.

As an Otter Guardian Sponsor, Grocery Outlet Oak Grove will be proudly recognized on all PTSO correspondence and events throughout the entire school year, through July 31, 2027. Their commitment to our Otter community truly makes a difference.

Please join us in giving them a HUGE Tumwata thank you!
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And remember — our community thrives when local businesses partner with our school. If you know a business that may want to support Tumwata, please share our sponsorship link and help us spread the word:

🔗 Sponsor Tumwata Online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/be-a-tumwata-champion-sponsor-our-otters-for-the-26-27-school-year (zeffy.com in Bing)

Thank you, Grocery Outlet Oak Grove, for helping our Otters shine this year! 💛🦦

🐾 Sponsor Tumwata’s 2026–27 School Year 🐾Help us create the experiences that make middle school feel connected, joyful, and full of possibility.The Tumwata…

08/12/2026

🦦❤️ **Tumwata Families — BIG News!**

We’re officially approved for **Fred Meyer Community Rewards** which means FREE, passive income for our PTSO all year long, just by doing your normal shopping.
No extra cost.
No fees.
No catch.
Just support for our Otters every time you buy groceries!

🔥 How to Sign Up (Takes 30 Seconds!)
1️⃣ Go to fredmeyer.com
2️⃣ Log in or create an account
3️⃣ Scroll to Community Rewards
4️⃣ Search “Tumwata”
5️⃣ Click Enroll 🦦✨

That’s it! Every purchase you already make helps fund:
🎉 Student events
📚 Teacher grants
🏃 Track team gear
🎨 Enrichment activities
💛 And all the things that make Tumwata amazing!

🌊 Let’s show Fred Meyer how strong the Otter community is!
Drop a comment when you’ve enrolled so we can celebrate together!

🦦💛 **Thank you for supporting Tumwata Middle School!**

05/18/2026

Reminder that Tuesday is will be our final PTSO meeting and board elections for the 2026/27 school year. Look forward to seeing you 5/19 @5:30pm in the HUB!

🎉 HEY TUMWATA FAMILIES — THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🎉

The Tumwata PTSO is opening Board nominations, and we would LOVE for you to be part of the team that makes amazing things happen for our students, staff, and community. 💙💛

✨ ALL board positions are open for nomination! ✨
✅ President
✅ Vice President
✅ Treasurer
✅ Secretary

📣 Good news:
✔️ NO previous experience required
✔️ You’ll be supported every step of the way

Serving on the PTSO Board is a fantastic way to connect, give back, and help shape the school experience at Tumwata.

Whether you love organizing, leading, supporting, or just want to try something new — there’s a place for you!

🗳️ Nominations are OPEN NOW
📅 Board elections will be held at our final PTSO meeting on May 19, 2026

📧 Interested or curious? Complete the Google Form Below

https://forms.gle/FdaoQZaR7K6NX388A

🙌 Step up. Get involved. Make an impact.

Together, we can do great things for Tumwata! 💫

💙💛

05/16/2026

For our 8th grade parents: summer camps for your incoming freshman at CCC!

Do you have a high school student in your life? CCC is offering FREE, hands-on summer camps for Clackamas County high schoolers entering grades 9-12. The career and technical education camps include organic farming and gardening, cybersecurity, medical assisting and more. Camps run Aug. 10-13.

Sign up by June 7! Learn more at www.clackamas.edu/cte-summer-camps.