By now most of you have likely seen the great work that was done this past weekend, on Earth Day, at the Spring Alameda Grounds Clean Up.  Read more about this in a letter from parent organizer Dana M. Peterson.

In case you missed it in your inbox, we are providing a copy of the letter principal Lurie sent to our community today.

On Saturday, September 16, dozens of PPS staff and volunteers fanned-out across Portland to knock on doors and reach out to students who have disconnected from school. These door-knockers invited students back to school and offered resources to help them re-engage with their education.

Architectural Digest picked Roosevelt High School as one of the most beautiful high schools in the nation. According to the story, “while many high school buildings might be rather bland from a design perspective, there are others that are veritable works of art.”

The honor comes as crews are putting finishing touches on a full modernization of the school, thanks to a voter-approved bond.  

A visit by Portland Trail Blazers basketball star Damian Lillard helped ring in the new school year at  Roosevelt High School. Lillard appeared at their back-to-school assembly and offered his support, telling students that sometimes it’s all about showing up.

The PPS Board has made it clear that the district supports “dreamers” – students and staff members who were brought to the United States at a young age by immigrant parents.

In a unanimous vote, the board approved a resolution that urges Congress to protect those who fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program approved by President Barack Obama.