Gladstone tops state graduation rate by nearly 6%
The Gladstone School District’s four-year graduation rate for the class of 2022 was 87%. That’s more than 5% above the state graduation rate and 1% more than Gladstone’s 2021 rate.

“We’re excited that Gladstone continues to outpace the state in on-time graduation,” said Gladstone High School Principal Kevin Taylor. “As we emerge from the pandemic, our team has put a lot of extra academic and emotional supports in place to help more students succeed.”
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GHS Cheer takes first in national competition
Gladstone High School’s 32-member cheer team won first place in the varsity sideline division at the JAMZ national competition this week thanks to their outstanding school spirit, showmanship, crowd involvement and cheer skills. In addition, the team was runner up in the show division, showcasing stunts, tumbling, jumps, dance and cheer.

“Dedication, commitment, mental toughness & the desire to ‘do it for the person next to you’ is what has made Gladstone Cheerleading a winning team,” said Coach Shelby Christal. “This group practiced three to four times a week for eight months straight and never lost sight of what they wanted to accomplish!”
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Gladstone High launches IT pathway
This fall Gladstone High School launched a new Information Technology pathway to prepare students for high wage, high demand careers in coding, game and application design, website development, software engineering, and data administration.

The new classes include Information Technology, Networking, Linux, Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking, and Server Management. For just $10 per credit, students can earn four to six college credits per class [up to 22 total] in the IT Pathway. They can also take exams to earn CompTIA Industry Certifications.
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Students paint mural highlighting groundbreaking Oregonians
Gladstone High art students are designing and creating a mural down the central hallway at their school. The art project features Oregon historic figures, of the past and present while also highlighting the natural beauty and uniqueness of Oregon.

Some of the many Oregon figures in the mural include Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph, World War II pilot Hazel Ying Lee, author Ursula K. Le Guin, voice actor Mel Blanc, musician Esperanza Spalding, Olympic runner Steve Prefontaine, and animator Matt Groening.