Our online auction is LIVE! Funds raised go directly to essential art and learning supplies--library books, guitar strings, paintbrushes, fabric, and more! Please help us KEEP THE ARTS ALIVE at da Vinci! 

Go to the auction now: davinci.schoolauction.net/2025

This link contains info about the following 8th grade events:

The 8th grade Promotion will be at Benson High School on June 11th beginning at 6:30pm, for yearbook purchasing, the Oaks Park Field Trip, the last day of school and yearbook distribution.

Thursday, May 22nd ~ Spring Music Concert 7pm

Thursday, May 29th ~ PTSA End of Year Gathering at Migration Brewery

Thursday & Friday, May 29th-30th ~ Spring Masters Drama Showcase 6pm

Wednesday, June 4th ~ Creative Writing & Visual Arts Capstone Showcase (5-6:30pm)

Thursday, June 5th ~ Oaks Park for 8th Grade

Wednesday, June 11th ~ 8th Grade Promotion @ Benson HS (6-8pm)

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If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.

On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.

No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.

Deadline to apply: June 6. 

Earthstock 2025 was a huge success!

Each year, special education students from across the region gather at Portland's Crystal Ballroom for a truly unique and uniquely joyful high school dance. 

Earthstock began in 1992 at the request of a young student who was confined to a wheelchair and was disappointed he couldn’t attend the high school dances because of transportation issues. There were 60 kids at the first event. Earthstock now entertains more than 700 students, staff and volunteers, and is rapidly becoming one the largest events of its kind in the country. 

Students at Skyline school were recently treated to a visit from PPS teacher-turned-graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke. 

Steinke is the award-winning author and illustrator behind the popular Mr. Wolf's Class series. He also taught at Skyline during the 2015-16 school year.

During his visit to Skyline, he opened up to a group of third, fourth, and fifth graders about how he got started as an author despite struggling to read and write in school. He also read a short excerpt from his newest book, Speechless. 

Speechless tells the story of Mira, a sixth grader who spends her first year of middle school finding herself and her voice. Skyline students were some of the book's first readers. We can't wait to see what Mr. Steinke writes next!

On May 2, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson delivered his first state of the city address at Franklin High School.

Members of the district and Franklin student councils had the chance to hear Wilson speak about his plans and vision for Portland’s future. Student Representative JJ Kunsevi opened the panel with a powerful question about education funding and the impact on students. 

It was an evening that put public education front-and-center and a chance for PPS student leaders to shine.