We warmly wish Katy the best as she ventures into a new position next week and leaves, after 6 years of service, to the Springwater community. The students warmly honored her and showered her with goodbyes at Thursday morning meeting. Her knowledge of the behind the scenes operations to keep Springwater running smooth will be missed. We will be welcoming continued parent volunteers in the morning to keep the reception area and office responsive to parent and student needs, while we take some time to find a replacement for this critical position at Springwater.

Springwater is excited to welcome filmmaker: Charlie Smith of Awen Productions, to our school on April 11,12 and 15th. Charlie has extensive background working with schools and youth organizations all over the world through exchange and leadership programs documenting youth education through engaging documentaries and teaching filmmaking to youth. Charlie will be on campus to capture with film, the Springwater Community and interview community members. He will be asking the question: “Springwater is a school of choice, why do you choose Springwater?” We are excited to capture on film all of the exciting and truly wonderful aspects of a Springwater education to share with the greater community. View video lab flyer Here

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Please join the Oregon City Community to provide food for those who are hungry and in need.

There will be a barrel in the main hallway to collect your donations. veiw flyer Here

Volunteers Needed – Message from Darcey Bone

I really need additional people to help volunteer at the auction. Several spots are available. If you are planning to attend, but want to help out with one of these jobs, that would be wonderful. Just let me know. If you aren’t signed up to attend, but want to help—we really need you!!! Below are the spots I have open. Please let me know ASAP if you can help!!! I can be reached at fundraising@springwaterschool.com or 503.407.5476. Help needed: [Read more...]

Scrip cards are regular debit gift cards for specific stores or restaurants. Scrip is a dollar for dollar exchange and costs you nothing. When you purchase and use a Scrip card, the participating business donates a percentage of what you spend to Springwater. You don’t spend a dime more than you would have spent anyway and you support your child’s Outdoor School fund at the same time!

View our New Spring Scrip 2013

Open enrollment of non-resident students was approved by the School Board on January 14th, 2013 as allowed under House Bill 3681. To apply, please complete the online form before the April 1st deadline.

Space is available for next year’s ninth and tenth graders at Oregon City High School

Families wanting to apply prior must fill out the online form at http://goo.gl/UhlqC

It was a day of cutting and planting, all in the name of giving.  On Friday February 9, Springwater staff, students and their families joined hands to plant 1,140 Douglas fir trees (wow!) and 1,000 native Oregon grape plants (double wow!) in Metro’s Clear Creek Natural Area. Many feet of hair were donated by 20 individuals (see list below) to “Locks of Love.”  Auction fundraiser items were made, and pancakes were devoured.  As “All for LOVE and  Greater Good” event organizer Lori Skiles noted, “The students sure are learning that the countless little things we do today will certainly matter tomorrow…a true community pulling together to make a difference.” [Read more...]