Estacada highlights CTE expansion, Clackamas CC partnership and student achievements
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Summary
District staff reported CTE growth (217 students, about 39% of Estacada High School reported) with expanded pathways, dual‑credit lab days at Clackamas Community College, donated vehicles for the auto program, and a May 8 CTE night to showcase student work. FFA and winter‑sports updates also highlighted recent student successes.
District staff told the board on March 11 that career and technical education (CTE) programs have expanded with new curriculum, regional partnerships and growing student participation.
The CTE presenter reported that 217 individual students are currently enrolled in district CTE programs — described in the presentation as about 39% of the Estacada High School population — across four active pathways with five partner organizations. The district said it is expanding a hybrid instructional model with Clackamas Community College that includes lab days on college equipment and that CCC partners (and local donors) recently contributed five vehicles to the district’s automotive program to provide hands‑on experience.
Staff outlined the South County Ignite pilot (shared programming between Estacada and Molalla high schools) planned to begin in September 2026, additional dual‑credit opportunities, the creation of a CTE advisory council with higher‑education and industry partners, and a first‑ever CTE night scheduled for May 8 to showcase trainers, student projects and hands‑on activities.
FFA students also presented achievements: fundraising (a reported $40,000 at a dinner auction), district and state contest placements, and upcoming plant sale dates. Athletic staff and student athletes reported a historic boys’ basketball playoff win and strong winter sports participation; the winter recap included multiple state placements in wrestling and increased participation numbers for spring sports.
What this means: The district signaled a coordinated push on career‑readiness and postsecondary alignment, leveraging community partners and college connections to provide students industry‑relevant experience. Staff asked for board support as CTE pathways expand and pilot programs are implemented.
