• The Odyssey Program

    How to Apply for the Lottery

    There are two parts to apply: The School Part & The District Part

    THE SCHOOL PART

    1. The Odyssey Program is a special type of Portland Public School, known as a Focus Option Program. It is open to all PPS students and families. To start - get to know our school with some videos all about The Odyssey Program. Please note that we do not do tours as it interrupts the flow of the school day. 

    View the slide show from our Nov. 3rd, 2022 Lottery Info Meeting

    View the slide show from March 1, 2023 Lottery Info Meeting                          

    Welcome from Principal Gassert

    All About The Odyssey Program

    A Parent's Perspective

    A Middle School Student’s Perspective

    A 5th Grade Student's Perspective

    Virtual Tour of Odyssey School 

    Frequently asked questions

    1. View lottery slots and wait list information  here.

    2. Attend a Parent Information Meeting. 

                   Parent Info Meetings Coming Up:

                      6-8th grade Lottery:  RESCHEDULED to Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 6:30-7:30 PM 
                                Virtual Meeting:  Click here to join (Google meeting)
                     
                      K-5 grade Lottery:     Spring, 2024  TBD

    1. After viewing the videos/ attending an information session in person, please fill out the linked form below (also available in paper form during the in person sessions). The form is a Statement of Understanding indicating you understand the uniqueness and expectations of the Odyssey Program.

    6-8th Grade:  2024-2025  6-8th Grade Odyssey Program's Statement of Understanding to acknowledge you understand the uniqueness of our program.    

    K-5th Grade:  2024-2025 K-5th Grade Odyssey Program's Statement of Understanding to acknowledge you understand the uniqueness of our program.    

    *Parents of Kindergartners:  Please enroll your child for your PPS neighborhood school as soon as possible.  If you are offered and accept an Odyssey spot, we will contact your neighborhood school and have the enrollment transferred to Odyssey. For staffing purposes, the neighborhood schools need to know how many possible kindergartners will be attending their school.  If you do not receive a lottery offer, you will be ready to attend your neighborhood school.  (If at that time you choose to enroll in a private school, you can cancel your PPS enrollment. ) Click on this link to get started.             

    THE DISTRICT PART

    1. Submit a lottery application for the 2024-2025 School Choice Lottery. The district requires these applications to be filled out on time for a student to be considered for the lottery.

    6-8th grade lottery opens Nov. 15th, closes Dec. 22nd, 2023

    K-5th grade lottery opens mid Feb, closes mid Mar, 2024  (TBD)

    Due to very few open spots, listing Odyssey as your first choice school is highly recommended.

Enroll

Meeting all students needs

  • English as a Second Language

    • Register at your neighborhood school. If language assistance is needed, register at a Welcome Center (Link) in August. Centers also assess students English language level.

    Special Education

    • PPS encourages families with concerns about their child's development under age 5 to get an assessment for special education services. Call the Multnomah Early Childhood Program, 503-261-5535, for a referral to the PPS Early Childhood Evaluation Team. Contact the PPS Team directly if you have questions: 503-916-3426. (English/Spanish).
    • Families concerned about their school-age child's academic, motor, self-help, communication or social-emotional skills should talk to their child's teacher about an assessment for services. If you have questions, contact your principal.

    Talented & Gifted

    • Students K-12 are first nominated by their teacher or parent/guardian and then assessed by PPS. If the student meets the criteria, he or she is selected to participate in the program.