Upper School
Interior Hero
When students join the OES Upper School, they discover a culture that values intellectual growth, independent thought, creative problem solving, and sustained curiosity. They find a wide variety of classes and activities and are supported in their efforts to improve, challenge themselves, and take initiative. And they become part of a community filled with resources, including supportive adults who care deeply about the students with whom they work.
The OES Upper School intentionally builds and nurtures a caring community of learners, one in which students get to know each other and their teachers well. The supportive adults in the community seek to make sure that each student feels known, valued, and encouraged in their efforts to learn and take on new challenges.
The Upper School community values and relies on diverse experience and perspectives, and students learn to reach beyond that which is familiar. They learn to recognize the many ways that they each contribute and succeed in their classes, sports, co-curricular interests, volunteer involvement, artistic pursuits, outdoor adventures, and civic engagement. And they learn to use their power for good by making a difference in the world outside of themselves.
Congratulations to our graduating Varks who were celebrated at the 2025 Signing Day.
Students who love history formed their own club and headed to Oregon History Day in April.
A sustainable future means considering social and environmental impact as well as economic success, this speaker shared with Upper School students.
This Winterim gave students the chance to test their personal limits while immersed in geology and archaeology.
The Lower School Intern program during Winterim reminds older students what it's like to be a child in school.
Students learned about protecting the Earth through a variety of hands-on activities.
Echoes celebrates creative writing by Upper School students. This year's award recipients celebrated with live readings of their works.
The debate team earned accolades and gained experience at the recent state tournament.
The latest OES spotlight focuses on Jia S. '25, who shares her deepest emotions through her artwork.
This Winterim focused on economics in action: hands-on simulations, visits to local companies, and insight from business leaders in our community.