Dear Lane Families, 

I want to share information with you about a very concerning incident that occurred on Friday, April 30th. I want to praise the quick thinking and safety awareness of the student involved. I am sharing this information as a way of raising awareness and encouraging families to make plans with their students' safety in mind -- please work with us in protecting the identity and right to privacy of the student involved.

On Friday, April 30th, a student was waiting on SE Glenwood and SE 92nd for her bus when she was approached by an older white male in a newer silver dodge pickup truck. He was heavier set and wearing a baseball cap. The license plate was not recorded. The student reacted swiftly and safely and received immediate support from her family. 

We will be sharing general safety information with students through our advisory program. Please speak with your student about how to respond to any unknown adult approaching them in public. I encourage all families to have a safety plan for their students, including multiple points of contact so that a student always has a safe adult to talk to and a safe place to go. Here is more information about how to keep your student safe while they are out in the community.

Middle School College and Career Readiness Event

Please encourage your students to attend the Middle School College and Career Readiness Event, which is happening tomorrow from 10:00 until 11:30. Students have received information through our advisory program and from their teachers, but may need your encouragement to attend. You can find more information about this event here and here. 

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Federal Communication Commission has announced signup plans for a program that will provide monthly funds to help cover the cost of internet service. Read more about the program, which begins May 12th, here or go here to sign up. 

Resources for Summer Activities

PPS and our SUN partners are planning learning and recreation opportunities for the summer. We will share information as it becomes available. Here are some other opportunities 

Cognizart 360 Arts Camp 2021 (ages 6-12) - July 5-9 & July 12-16

PSU Portland Summer Percussion Academy (ages 12-18) - July 19-21

OSU Precollege Programs Summer Reading Skills Programs (ages 4 through 11th grade)

As always, please reach out if you have questions, concerns or needs that we may be able to help with. You can reach me by replying to this email, or by texting my cell at 971-678-9700. Be well, be safe!

Sincerely, 
Michael Rowell, Principal 
Lane Middle School

Dear Colleagues, 

As Teacher and School Administrator Appreciation Week comes to a close here at Portland Public Schools, I want to share an additional personal note of gratitude to all our hard-working and dedicated professional educators and school leaders. While your commitment to our students is always evident, this past year with all of its challenges was truly unlike any other in our careers. The impact of this pandemic, economic crisis, and racial uprising, has required incredible flexibility, adaptation, and perseverance on your part. 

Dear High School Students and Families,

Students 16 and older at Portland school districts, including PPS, are being offered a new opportunity for free-of-charge COVID-19 vaccinations, starting this week at the Oregon Convention Center. If your 16+ student has not yet been vaccinated, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.

Dear High School Students and Families,

Students 16 and older at Portland school districts, including PPS, are being offered a new opportunity for free-of-charge COVID-19 vaccinations, starting next week at the Oregon Convention Center. If your 16+ student has not yet been vaccinated, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity, which is also available to family members.

Dear PPS Community,

Portland Public Schools is in the process of developing and finalizing our 2021-22 budget for approval by the Board of Education, and we want to hear from you. Please join us for a virtual session: