CSD Top 3

Your monthly school district newsletter

Oct. 6, 2022

Canby School District Community,

We have officially been in school for one month! During that month and for the rest of the school year, we are asking ourselves how we can create a vibrant and engaged learning community dedicated to growth for all. There’s no single perfect answer, but know that each of our staff members are thinking about this every day.

Now, please take a moment to read this month’s CSD Top 3 – those three things we think you’d like to know, plus the monthly lunch menu. Enjoy!

New Playgrounds are Open!

This summer, we continued putting 2020 bond funds to use, and one way we did that is through the installation of our final elementary school playgrounds. Students at Carus and Ninety-One School voted on the equipment colors and ended up with the same – blue and yellow for the win! At Carus, the playground moved closer to the school building and covered play area to allow for better recess supervision. Both schools received safer and accessible play equipment with SofTile flooring as well as new concrete work and landscaping.

Recently, we celebrated with those school communities by holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Check out this short video of the events!

Students Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Students in the MEChA Club at Canby High School are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with a handmade photo booth for staff and students to enjoy! The MEChA Club exists to promote leadership, organization, motivation, education, inspiration, cultural awareness, and community involvement among students. Club members want to make sure everyone in the school feels welcome and included! The club has other activities in the works for this year, including fundraisers, a haunted house, community volunteering, cultural field trips, and other after-school activities.

We’re Celebrating National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, so we are celebrating our fantastic team! Please join us by stopping by to say “hi” to your principal, tossing up a high five, or even sending them a message.

Pictured from left to right are: Carus Principal Sam Thompson, Eccles Principal Kelly Rogers, Baker Prairie Associate Principal Vicky Aguilar, Knight Principal Christine Taylor, Trost Principal Angie Navarro, Lee Principal Cherie Switzer, Associate Principal on Special Assignment Travis Opperman, Canby High Associate Principal Megan Jackson, Canby High Associate Principal Kimie Carroll, Baker Prairie Principal Jennifer Turner, Canby High Principal Cari Sloan, Canby High Associate Principal Ben Winegar, and Ninety-one Interim Principal Andy Pauls.

Thank you, principals!

What's for Lunch?

Check out the new monthly meal menus here. If you have not yet applied for free school meals, consider doing so today either online or using a paper application.

Please note that menus are subject to change.