Gladstone School District
| Gladstone School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public school district |
| Motto | Growing Great People |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Karen Fischer Gray |
| Accreditation | NWAC |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,580 |
| Athletic conference | Tri-Valley |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Gladstone School District is a four-school public school district serving Gladstone, Oregon, United States. The interim superintendent is Karen Fischer Gray.[1]
Demographics
In the 2024-25 school year, the district served 1,580 students: 1% American Indian/Alaska Native; 1% Asian; 1% Black/African American; 18% Hispanic/Latino; 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; 9% Multiracial; 69% White; 17% Students with disabilities; 26% Students experiencing poverty; 11% English learners.[2]
Schools
The district's schools are the Gladstone Center for Children and Families (preschool and kindergarten), John Wetten Elementary School (grades 1-5), Kraxberger Middle School (grades 6 to 8), and Gladstone High School (grades 9 to 12).[3] During the 2024-25 school year, GCCF had an enrollment of 107 kindergarteners, Wetten Elementary had 595 enrolled students, Kraxberger had 345 students and GHS had 533.
Gladstone school bond
A school bond was passed for the Gladstone School District during the November 2006 general election. The estimated cost of the construction was $40,000,000.[4] The money was used to help all schools in the district, however, the majority of the money funded both the renovation/expansion of Gladstone High School and the establishment of the new Gladstone Center for Children & Families.[4]
Statewide recognition
At the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, the Gladstone School District received statewide recognition for its success in increasing enrollment through a citywide Gladstone Shows Up campaign.[5]
References
- ^ "Gladstone schools to maintain leadership continuity by hiring experienced superintendent". Gladstone School District. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ^ "At-A-Glance School and District Profiles". Oregon Department of Education. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ "Schools". Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet". Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Victor Park, KATU (September 12, 2024). "Gladstone Public Schools could be the example to combat chronic absences". KATU. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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External links
- Gladstone School District (official website)