Leading up to the start of in-person instruction and hybrid learning, see the latest updates and resources at pps.net/reopen2021
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Please note: we are unable to change the cohort your student was assigned to.
As spring break approaches, we are getting excited to bring students back to campus for the 4th quarter. We know that there are a lot of questions still, and information is being sent out from the school and district. This space will provide you with up to date information as it is available.
Thank you for the patience and grace you have shown throughout the year.
Family communication 3.17.21 (english / spanish / mandarin)
West Sylvan Hybrid Preparation - For Students and Families (Slideshow watched in Advisory 4/12/21)
Video Tour of West Sylvan
Parent video (slidedeck)
Student videos (advisories prior to hybrid)
Week 1: schedule - instruction
Week 2: systems/protocols
Week 3: FAQ
Upcoming Dates/Information
Forecasting Process for Electives:
STEP 1. Resources for review BEFORE taking survey
STEP 2. Complete Forecasting Survey for next year's grade level.
CURRENT PPS STUDENTS WILL NEED TO USE THEIR GOOGLE LOG-IN I.D. to sign in.
FEEDER/West Sylvan School Surveys OUT of District/New Student Surveys
WSMS Yearbook 2021 PHOTOS NEEDED
The Yearbook is a student designed and produced publication that will be released in spring before school ends.
Yearbook invites photo submissions from students, parents, and other members of the school community. In 2021, the use of photos sourced from the WSMS community will be crucial.
We are accepting photos featuring West Sylvan students by email: wsmsyb@gmail.com.
Looking for photos to be used on a college page by GRADE. When sending photos for the Yearbook class to consider using, you must include the following information:
Deadline for all photos is March 18, 2021
Quick Reference:
Principal |
Cherie Kinnersley |
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Assistant Principal |
Ben Keller |
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Assistant Principal |
Gregory Crabtree |
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Principal’s Secretary |
Sharne Motley |
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School Secretary |
Kimberly Hess-Torbert |
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Counselor [7th Grade] |
Ricky Almeida |
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Counselor [8th Grade] |
Destini Hagen |
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Counselor [6th Grade] |
Rebecca Cohen |
Happy Earth Day! In recognition of this annual tradition, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge all of the incredible work that students, staff, and partners are doing across the district to further our commitment to Climate Justice.
The PPS Youth Transition Program, in collaboration with Community Services Network, DePaul Industries, Meadowlark and Easter Seals of Oregon, is pleased to host a Virtual Special Education & Transition Resource Fair on April 27 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. Participants will receive information and valuable resources from a variety of local community agencies that provide support and services for students while in high school and beyond.
Portland Public Schools is thrilled to announce the availability of $10 million to support partners who provide summer safety and enrichment programming for students this summer.
Dear PPS Community,
As we continue welcoming our students to hybrid in-person learning, today we want to share a new resource that is available to you. For this project, we ReImagine a Digital Experience – an experience that is easy to navigate, multilingual, user-friendly and welcoming for ALL.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Board Spring Retreat
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Board Policy Committee Meeting
6:00 PM District Board Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Budget Review Committee meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Budget Review Committee meeting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Board Policy Committee Meeting
6:00 PM District Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Board Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Board Audit Committee Meeting
8111 SW West Slope Drive
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ADA Accessibility/District 504 Contact: 503-916-5460
ADA Employment Queries Contact: 503-916-3544
Title VI Contact: 503-916-6499
Title IX Contact: 503-916-3340
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