Oregon City School District News
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
February 3, 2026
Dear Eisenhower Intermediate School Families,
I am writing to inform you that the Eisenhower Intermediate School building will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The District’s maintenance department was notified that a natural gas pipe located outside the building requires repair. In order for this work to be completed safely, natural gas service to the school will need to be shut off during the day tomorrow. Because the building cannot operate without gas service, and out of an abundance of caution, we will close the school for the day.
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Addressing this repair promptly ensures that the building remains safe and fully operational moving forward.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work through this unexpected situation. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jim Fritz
