From the PE Department:

Here’s how it works:

1. On Wednesdays, students will receive a test kit to bring home with them. 
2. Every Thursday morning, students will spit into the test tube. We encourage you to watch this 4 minute video on how easy it is to collect a spit sample.
3. Return the spit samples that morning (Thursday) to their classroom teacher.  Late samples will not be accepted by OHSU.
4. You will receive a secure email with results. If there is a positive (or inconclusive) result, please contact us immediately. 

 NOTE: “If your student has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, do NOT submit a sample for this program as they will most likely receive a false positive.”

This is NOT a mandetory screening.  Students must be signed up to receive a testing kit.

OHSU Spit Test Instructions: 

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PPS 2021-2022 Back to School Family Guide

My.PPS Getting Started Guide (device login for families and students)

PPS 2021-2022 School Calendar 

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2021-2022 School Supplies Lists 

Do you need to add or remove an authorized pick up person to your student's profile?  Visit ParentVUE and choose the "Yearly Verification" tab.  From there, click on the Emergancy Contact tab and you will be able to add/remove names.  If you need to add "permision to walk home" the work around is:  in the FIRST NAME spot put "permission to" and in the LAST NAME spot put "walk home".  Please notify your child's teacher of any changes to the pick up routine.  Contact Stacey at slovett1@pps.net with any questions.

• Parents / Guardians: PLEASE be sure to include the office in any and all communication regarding your student being absent. Teachers don’t always have time to forward emails to us and they are only able to mark Absent or Tardy in attendance. They cannot put in an excused absence (Vacation, Appointment, Family Emergency, etc.). Only the office can! Add emails mrobb@pps.net (Mark) and/or slovett1@pps.net (Stacey). Please remember that Stacey is only in the office in the afternoons. OR you can leave a message on the School Attendance Line at 503-916-6256. In all cases, please be sure to leave a REASON for your students' absence. We now have to call any unexcused absence (and all new Sick) students each day.

  Questions? You can always call or email the office at 503-916-6216!

Dear PPS Families and Students,

The start of this school year has been among the most challenging in our collective experience. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have stretched every person and every aspect of our lives. School districts nationally, including ours, are experiencing staffing shortages that have had a significant impact on our educators, students and school communities. We also know that after more than 18 months of learning virtually, our students learn best in-person.

With the holidays upon us, we’re getting into the coldest time of the year, when snow becomes a greater possibility. It’s a good time for a reminder on how we keep you informed on school closures when inclement weather brings life in Portland to a halt. Here are the ways we get that information to you:

The Grant High School girls soccer team made history Saturday, winning the first state championship in program history. In a back-and-forth game in the Class 6A final at Hillsboro Stadium, senior Elle Frazier scored 5 minutes, 19 seconds into overtime to give the Generals a 4-3 win over Beaverton.

As we get deeper into the 2021-22 school year, we continue to take and promote measures to keep our students, families and staff safe from COVID-19. Here is a roundup of those resources.