Oregon City School District News
February 12, 2026
Dear Families,
I am writing to address some inaccurate information currently circulating on social media regarding a student protest. Social media posts and a flyer being shared online have created confusion about the District’s role in this matter.
To be clear: the flyer circulating on social media was not created, distributed, or endorsed by the District. Additionally, the protest being referenced is not a school-sponsored or school-supported event. At this time, no students have indicated to school administrators that they plan to participate in this protest, and it is possible that the flyer and the protest it describes may not be a real or organized event at all.
Our priority remains maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment for all students. While we respect students’ rights to express themselves, any activities that occur during the school day must follow District policies and should not disrupt instruction. We will continue to communicate directly with students and staff to ensure expectations are clear.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your school’s administration rather than relying on social media posts, which may not reflect accurate information. We appreciate your partnership in helping us keep our schools focused on teaching and learning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jim Fritz
Superintendent
Oregon City Schools
February 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Dear High School Families,
We want to make you aware of a situation that has been circulating on social media today. A high school student created an AI-generated image depicting what appears to be an ICE agent inside the high school. This image is not real.
Please know that no ICE agents have visited Oregon City Schools, and there has been no law enforcement activity of this kind on our campuses. We understand that images like this can cause concern, especially when shared quickly online, and we appreciate the students and families who reached out to verify the information.
As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We will continue to address this matter through our school’s established procedures.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and supportive school community.
Dr. Jim Fritz Superintendent
February 9, 2026
Dear High School Families,
This morning, a student discovered a small fragment of a bullet—approximately the size of a pencil eraser—in one of the hallways at the high school. The item was immediately reported to school administration.
Our High School team, along with our School Resource Officer from the Oregon City Police Department, conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area. No additional items or evidence connected to this concern were found. Students and staff are safe in the building, and normal school operations have continued without interruption.
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. We are continuing to investigate how this fragment came to be in the hallway, and we will follow all appropriate procedures as we learn more.
We will keep families informed if additional information becomes available. I want to thank the student who brought this item to the attention of the high school administration. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.
Sincerely, Dr. Jim Fritz Superintendent
