Dear Harriet Tubman Community,

I am pleased to announce that Louis Mair, a veteran educator with a strong record of leadership at Title I schools, will be the next principal at Harriet Tubman Middle School.

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Students who currently have a PPS issued computer and/or hotspot may keep them over the summer.

Graduating seniors and students who know they will not be returning to PPS in the fall are asked to return their PPS computer and/or wireless hotspot. 

• When: Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: PPS district office (501 N. Dixon St). Please go to the lower level parking lot, which has an entrance on N. Larrabee Ave.
• Please bring: The PPS computer and/or wireless hotspot, along with any charging cables, that you are returning. 
• Please be aware: We are asking everyone to use recommended physical distancing practices, keeping at least 6 feet of space between groups and wearing a facemask or face covering, if possible.  

For more information, please visit https://www.pps.net/devices.

Meals for Students

We are pleased to announce that the meal service we have provided for students since the closure of school on March 16 will continue during the summer. Although we will lose two sites, Harrison Park and Rigler, due to construction, we are adding a new site, Faubion, to bring our total to 14 schools where students can receive breakfast and lunch Monday to Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Please note the start time has shifted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Faubion will start Monday, June 15.  Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all PPS students and all children in the community ages 1-18 years.  Children do not need to be present to receive a meal.  Pantry services in partnership with Oregon Food Bank and SUN will also continue into the summer, along with the food boxes with Pacific Coast Fruit Company.

PPS also is partnering again with Portland Parks & Recreation to provide meals at 13 additional parks throughout the city starting June 22. 

• See PPS and Parks meal sites and times

Summer Learning Opportunities
Our teams are creating learning opportunities for all students and families throughout the summer. Students and families will continue to have access to online learning modules featuring activities in language arts, math, and other enrichment areas. The PPS Learning Modules can be found at pps.net/student. 

In addition, our Humanities department is hosting a Summer Literacy Challenge where students in grades K-8 can participate in weekly learning challenges for the chance to receive books, gift cards, and passes to local attractions such as OMSI. More information can be found at the 2020 Summer Fun page.

COVID-19 Update May 2020:  Expanded Services at Multnomah County Student Health Center

The Parkrose Student Health Center is open during school closures and summer break. Phone, video, and in-person appointments are available to all Multnomah County youth ages 5-18. Call 503-988-3392 for an appointment. Translation services are also available.

Expanded Services include:

For more information visit us online.  Stay connected via Facebook and Instagram.

Register for Kindergarten Online!

If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, please register for kindergarten! To register, go to pps.net/kinderenroll. The process takes 20-30 minutes and school staff will follow up with you later in the summer. With schools closed, online registration is the easiest option, but paper options will be available soon. You don’t need to register if your child attends a PPS Head Start or Pre-Kindergarten program.

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Harriet Tubman Middle School Community,
 
The HTMS Assistant Principals would like to share important communications. Please click on the below links to see these communications.

A message from Assistant Principal Ms. Brewer.

A message from Assistant Principal Mr. Wood.

Following weeks of public engagement, Portland Public Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 on Tuesday to refer a proposed 2020 School Bond Renewal to voters. If approved by voters, the 2020 School Bond Renewal would maintain the current tax rate and continue investments in Portland schools, including funding for critical educational, health and safety, and school modernization priorities.

Dear Bridlemile Community,

I am pleased to announce that Jerome Townsend, a veteran educator with a diverse background, will be the new principal at Bridlemile.

Dear Harriet Tubman Community,

I am pleased to announce that Louis Mair, a veteran educator with a strong record of leadership at Title I schools, will be the next principal at Harriet Tubman Middle School.