New Student Orientation Dates
This is for students who have not forecasted for 2022/2023 school year but have submitted registration paperwork with our school. Please sign up to attend one of these group forecasting sessions at Ida B. Wells in room 145. To sign up, please call the main office at 503-916-5280 and ask for a time slot.
August 23 @ 9:00am
August 25 @ 2:00pm
August 29 @ 10am
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Dear IBW Families,
Congratulations on wrapping up another school year. This year was full of unexpected twists and turns. Over all, I feel positive about all that we've been able to accomplish this year.
This final edition of the Student and Family News for the 2021-2022 includes some final wrap-ups from the school year, news about summer opportunities and some information to get you thinking about the 2022-2023 school year. You can check our website throughout the summer for any updates we may have to share about the upcoming year.
I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful summer. Even though I am looking forward to a little break, I am excited to see everyone back on August 30!
With Gratitude,
Finally, you can view the entire Commencement Ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ppscomms
Senior Grad Photos/Slideshows
GRADUATION PHOTOS
By now you should have received a link from schools@visualimpressions.org to view your
graduation images. If you have not received this link, please check your spam folder.
You can also reach out directly to schools@visualimpressions.org or 503-320-3076 to request to have a new link sent to you.
GRAD NIGHT PHOTOS
Shout out to Instapix NW for working our photobooth at Grad Night. Check out the photos here: https://instapixnw.smugmug.
SENIOR SLIDESHOWS
Class of 2022 Candid Slideshow https://www.youtube.
Class of 2022 Graduation Slideshow: https://www.
Seniors - Transcripts
Just a reminder that once grades have been input for 2nd semester, a final transcript will automatically be sent to the college you indicated in your exit survey. If anything needs to change over the summer, please contact Winston Rivas at wrivas@pps.net
First Guardian Award winners announced
The Guardian Award (formerly the Golden W) is our highest honor and celebrates graduating seniors, staff members, and supporting members of our community who exhibit the attributes of the WELLS acronym. They are WISE with their choices, EXCELLENT with their actions, LIVE with integrity, LEAD with courage, and SPEAK with passion. The WELLS acronym is adapted from Dan Duster, the great grandson of Ida B. Wells- Barnett. These nominees have demonstrated their dedication to the betterment of our school by generously contributing their time and talents over at least 4 years of service. This inaugural year we recognized 3 staff members, 2 community members, and 5 dedicated seniors.
STAFF GUARDIAN AWARDS
Megan Jackson
Megan Jackson has been an incredible asset to our high school! She is ineffably positive despite the many setbacks of the past few years, creative about finding solutions to problems, and in short, brings out the best work in everyone around her (students and staff alike). She joyfully does WAY more than her share every single day and her love for her vocation and for our students is palpable. Thank you for all that you have done for our school and community, Megan!
Thea Stayton
Thea has been incredibly helpful to many students in learning center classrooms. She consistently goes above and beyond to learn about a variety of subjects to better support her students in high level math and science classes. Thea is not only a fantastic academic support for students, but she shows incredible empathy when students need emotional support. Thea uses the strong relationships she builds with both students and teachers as the foundation for strong student advocacy. Her quiet and strong leadership are very much appreciated. Thank you so much, Thea!
Emilee Refvem
Emilee is an AMAZING co-worker and student advocate. She goes above and beyond her role in Special Education to ensure that our school serves ALL students to the highest standards possible. Emilee does this through her welcoming demeanor, dedication to learning about multiple cultures, and participation on the school’s climate team. She helps students who might feel disenfranchised feel special and known through advocacy, a hallway compliment, and even hosting home-made culturally specific meals for groups of students. Our school is a better place because of her - thank you so much Emilee!
STUDENT GUARDIAN AWARDS
Julia Boboc
Julia is a reflective, organized, self-motivated community member who wants to help and support others. In all that she does, it is evident that she leads and serves to better the whole. From her work on the Safer Club to editing our magazine, hosting an online podcast and contributing to our yearbook, Julia’s voice and efforts as a student leader have been essential in improving our school culture and community! We thank you and wish you well next year at UofO!
Aslan Newson
Aslan is the perfect example of a person who makes decisions with a balance of self awareness and confidence, and consideration for the people around her. She personifies intelligence and strength, and she fights for what she believes is right until it becomes so. In the eyes of her peers, Aslan is known as a badass social justice warrior who got a full ride scholarship to YALE! She is an inspiration to all of us! Thank you Aslan!
Jonel Mondero
Jonel Mondero is a determined, curious, and enthusiastic learner who has played an integral role at Ida B. Wells. Jonel dedicated hours of his time to the very important school re-naming committee and was also an active leader in the band program and ADPI. Jonel’s peers recognize that his leadership is very intuitive, stepping up and speaking out when he sees it is needed. He believes in the power of change and bleeds empathy for all. Thank you Jonel, and we look forward to hearing about your bright future at Washington State University.
Grant Robb
Grant is a self-less, quietly-lead-by-example kind of student and yet tenacious in his actions to improve both our planet and our community. He has volunteered locally and overseas throughout high school, participating in field work in sustainability, biodiversity, civic engagement and feeding the houseless population in Portland, all while holding a job and being an athlete. Thank you Grant for your service and we wish you all the best at OSU. Go Beavs!
Senya Scott
Senya Scott displays passion, kindness, and exemplary leadership in everything she does. She is a driven individual who has consistently improved the environment of our school. Her work with No Place for Hate, Hot Tea with Senya, and BLM activism has made her a strong and powerful force at our school, making her incredibly deserving of the Ida B. Wells Guardian Award. Senya will attend Howard University next fall on a full-ride scholarship. We can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you Senya - we wish you the very best!
Community Guardian Awards
Jessica Christensen
The amount of work that Jessica Christensen does for our school is seriously mind-boggling! She freely and generously gives her time and talents. Jessica serves as our PTA hospitality chair, Boosters President, Foundation committee member, grad night committee member just to name a few. Additionally, Jessica immediately jumped in to help our social worker secure food and household supplies to support the food pantry and has worked on this throughout the school year. We cannot thank Jessica enough for all that she does for our community. She is a role model and an inspiration!
Frank Joyce
Frank has been volunteering with our school for 9 years when, in fact, he hasn’t had a student here since 2018! In the band program we know that if we need anything, we can call Frank! He is our instrument and electronics fixer, our photographer and advertising guru, and he even feeds us before games and chaperones our events. Along with being the band program go-to, he has also donated many, many hours of his time to our Engineering program. Frank, we could not thank you enough for your continued support!
Senya Scott named Rose Festival Queen!
On June 10th, our very own Senya Scott was coronated as the Queen of the Rose Festival. Senya is now the 100th queen to wear the Crown of Rosaria. Congratulations, Senya! The last queen from Wilson/Ida B Wells was in 2006. To read more about the coronation and see photos, click here: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2022/06/portland-rose-festivals-2022-queen-is-senya-scott-of-ida-b-wells-high-school.html
Senya Scott, Rose Festival Queen
Main Office Summer Hours
The last day of regular office hours for the main office is Friday, June 17th. The Main Office will be will be open M-F, June 21-Aug 8 with limited business hours which are: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm; Fridays-8:30-12:00pm. Please call our Main Office at 503-916-5280 with any questions or if you need to make an appointment to come to the school. Also, please refer to our website for information: https://www.pps.net/ibw
Mark your Calendars!
2022-2023 "PREPARATION FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL" DAYS (FORMERLY CALLED REGISTRATION DATES) AUGUST 23, 24, 25TH
On "Preparation for Back-to-School" Days, currently enrolled students*:
- will have their pictures taken
- receive their school ID (which includes the Trimet Hop Pass)
- receive their class schedule
- (Textbook distribution and locker assignments will take place after school begins)
* current IBW students (10th, 11th and 12th grade)
* 9th graders coming from feeder schools, Robert Gray and Jackson MS
* new students for 2022-2023 whose enrollment paperwork has already been completed for the 22-23 schoolyear
August 23, 9am-4pm Juniors/Seniors
August 24, 9am-3pm Sophomores/Make-Up for Juniors and Seniors
August 25, 9am-3pm Freshman
Enrolling a new student
For information regarding how to enroll a new student (anyone coming from a new district or has been enrolled in a PPS school in the past) please click HERE
First day of school, 2022-2023
Tuesday, August 30, 8:30-10:30am, 9th Grade Orientation; Late Start for 10th - 12th graders
Other Important Dates
August 8, Adm. and Main Office Staff return and regular office hours resume
August 15, First day of Fall Sports (see below for more information)
August 15-18, Theater Boot Camp (see below for more information)
August 18, Counselors return
August 24, Teachers return
August 27, Campus Clean-Up (see below for more information)
August 29, Band Camp (see below for more information)
September 1, Freshman 101 for parents
September 22, Back to School Night
Summer Meals
In partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation, daily free lunch and activities will be offered throughout the city in the 16 parks from June 21 through August 19. Lunches are free for all children in the community ages 1-18. Please note, all lunches must be eaten within the designated eating area at the park. Grab and go meals are no longer available per USDA regulations and all children must be present to receive a lunch. No food may be taken home. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding with this transition in rules from last year's services. In the SW area, meals will be available at Stephens Creek Crossing and Holly Farm Park. Here is a link to all the parks and times meals will be served. https://www.pps.net/Domain/59
Summer Hours at Mult. County Student Health Center
The Multnomah County Student Health Center at Parkrose High School will be open all summer. If you do not have a regular medical provider, this is a good no/low-cost option for all health care needs. Call for appointments. Please see this FLYER (English and Spanish) or their WEBSITE for more information.
Campus Clean Up, Saturday, August 27, 9am-12pm
Join us for our annual Fall Campus Clean Up on August 27th from 9am-12pm. Some tools are provided, but also please bring your own clippers, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc. and help make the campus ready for school. Lunch will be provided.
ACADEMICS
Student Leadership Classes - Fundraiser Success!
Thank you to all the students and families that donated to some very important causes this year through our Student Leadership classes. We wanted to share with you the results of your generosity as we close out this year.
COMMUNICARE
We started the school year off raising money for local organizations geared towards helping our houseless community within the Portland Metro area through the CommuniCare program. Our students were able to create a mission statement based on what students at IBW wanted to raise money towards, created various fundraisers, and interviewed numerous local organizations before deciding on what nonprofit organizations they would donate their funds to.
July 26-28: Times 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m
August 2-4: 11:00 a.m -1:00 p.m
We are available this summer, so please reach out to Winston Rivas wrivas@pps.net with questions or if you need help! Have an awesome summer and much needed break! Be Safe!
THE SUMMER JOB MARKET IS HOT!
5 Things to Know:
1) Most current IBW job listings are for teens aged 16 and up.
2) Students who are 15 can still apply for seasonal City of Portland Parks & Recreation employment or try this national list of employers.
3) Can't land a job? Be an entrepreneur! Check in with neighbors to provide lawn care, child care, home organization or pet sitting.
4) Keep your resume updated for a quick turnaround on job applications
5) Don't know how to write a cover letter? Check out this quick guide
Dear IBW Families,
Welcome to the last week of the school year! Please note that we have a modified schedule this week with plenty of opportunity for students to get individualized support from teachers before the last day of school on Friday. If your student has any missing assignments or is hoping to improve some of their grades, now is the time to finish strong! Thank you for all that you've done to support our students and staff this year. You have been a big part of our success. For those of you joining us on Thursday for the graduation ceremony, I look forward to seeing you at Providence Park. We have a lot to celebrate!
OUR SCHOOL
Schedule This Week
Monday - A Day Flex
Tuesday - B Day Flex
Wednesday - Finals (Periods 1, 2, 4) + Flex
Thursday - Finals (Periods 5, 6, 8) + Flex
Friday - Finals (Periods 3, 7) + Flex
Senior and Commencement News
We have shared a few slideshows with Seniors and Parents/Guardians which answer most questions you have:
Senior Information Slideshow - Graduation Info slides for Seniors 2022
Virtual Rehearsal Slideshow - Ida B Wells 2022 Graduation Virtual Rehearsal
If you have not completed your Senior Checkout you need to do it ASAP.
Students arrive at 4pm at Gate E. Bring:your ticket/name card, wear your cap and gown and do not bring other items with you.
Families and guests arrive at 4:15pm at Gate D. Tickets are electronic-only.
By now you should have received all of your tickets to the one email provided. To get tickets to someone, you must transfer (not just forward) the tickets from SeatGeek. Please accept your tickets ASAP.
We will have a table and a tent out front for anyone struggling with online tickets.
ADA Access- There are 5 min loading/drop off zones on Morrison to drop off family members who need it near the entrance. Once families enter Providence Park, their staff will assist families in finding ADA seating. All family members can sit in that area.
GRAD NIGHT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER - click HERE
Things are looking good for volunteer help for the kick-off of the evening but we still need 3 more volunteers for check-in and to chaperone/ride the bus. This shift starts at 9pm.
College Essay Writing Inspiration Slides
The Essay talk, given by Reed, Kenyon, and Sarah Lawrence admissions teams, was also recorded and here is the link to that: Link: https://tinyurl.com/4nsbsp8r
IBW SUMMER COLLEGE PREP CAMP
We will be exploring colleges, finding scholarships, helping write your college essay, and much more. Complete the registration form below and please provide feedback to help support the planning. Registration Form: https://forms.gle/
July 26-28: Times 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m
August 2-4: 11:00 a.m -1:00 p.m
We are available this summer, so please reach out to Winston Rivas wrivas@pps.net with questions or if you need help! Have an awesome summer and much needed break! Be Safe!
THE SUMMER JOB MARKET IS HOT!
5 Things to Know:
1) Most current IBW job listings are for teens aged 16 and up.
2) Students who are 15 can still apply for seasonal City of Portland Parks & Recreation employment or try this national list of employers.
3) Can't land a job? Be an entrepreneur! Check in with neighbors to provide lawn care, child care, home organization or pet sitting.
4) Keep your resume updated for a quick turnaround on job applications
5) Don't know how to write a cover letter? Check out this quick guide
FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
PTA
PTA SCRIP
We’ve changed our order dates for scrip. Our next order will be placed in July. Fred Meyer gift cards can then be ordered on the first Tuesday of every month. All other gift cards can be ordered three times throughout the next school year: early fall, Thanksgiving, and spring. Online orders can be made at any time throughout the year. For more info, see our PTA webpage https://www.pps.net/domain/787 or contact our Scrip Coordinator, Martha Schulte, at schulte@easystreet.net.
ATHLETICS
Athletics Weekly, Spring Re-Cap, Final Edition
Greetings Sports Fans!
What a great year for Ida B. Wells Athletics this past year and it was punctuated with a great Spring Season! A huge thanks to all the coaches, student-athletes, parents, and community. All of you helped row the boat and help make a great experience for our school! This edition is dedicated to highlighting our spring season, senior awards, and accomplishments. To continue reading, click HERE
2022-2023 Athletic Registrations
FamilyID is now open for Fall 2022 Registration. Winter and Spring will be opened prior to June 17th. Early registration is very helpful for both the Athletic Department and for our coaches for summer plans and to have everyone cleared before/by August 15th, the official first day of Fall sports. This is especially true for our cut-sports - soccer and volleyball.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
IBWHS Astronomy Club wins awards!
Members of the IBWHS Astronomy Club win Young Astronomers Awards from the Rose City Astronomers. Two groups totaling 14 students will be honored on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the RCA General Meeting, 7:30 pm, OMSI auditorium. Each student will receive a certificate and a $50 cash prize.
The Dark Sky Group completed a project titled: “A Lighting Inventory of Ida B. Wells High School"
Project Description:
We conducted a lighting inventory of Ida B. Wells High School using a method provided by the International Dark Sky Association. We intend to use this inventory to encourage the school district to follow our recommendations for light pollution mitigation. When this is complete we will apply to be an IDA Urban Dark Sky Place. In addition, the school district is planning to replace the school building in the next five to ten years. We would like to ensure that the new building and grounds are a model for appropriate outdoor lighting.
The Team: Cate Latimer, Adam Biggs, Ryan Bonn, Evan Douglas, Marina Morton, and mentor Mike McKeag of the International Dark Sky Association.
DRAGON BOAT TEAM PREPARING FOR ROSE FESTIVAL RACES
After a 2-year hiatus, the IBWHS Dragon Boat team has been practicing for the past 2 months under the direction of IBW teachers, Nathan Whitby and Andrew Butterfield for the Rose Festival races that will be held June 11 and 12th on the Willamette River (near the Hawthorne Bridge). Mark your calendar and come out and cheer on the Guardians. For more general information about the Dragon Boat Races, click HEREPhoto credit, Jamie Repasky
Student and Family News, June 6
Dear PPS Community:
We are pleased that COVID-19 cases are declining in Oregon; however, we must remain vigilant as the virus is still widespread throughout the state. As PPS prepares for summer programming, we want to remind you of ways to protect your students and your family:
Dear PPS families,
Portland Public Schools is excited to provide free summer enrichment and extended learning. These opportunities are for students of all ages and include academic support, credit completion for high school students, enrichment activities, and culturally specific learning experiences. These programs are offered by our community partners and this catalog lists programs by each community partner. We also posted these opportunities on this website, where you can search listings by school and subject.
Dear PPS families,
This year our 2022 summer programs are set to begin as early as June 21. The $15m program is the most robust summer programming package in PPS and state history.
May 27, 2022
Dear PPS Community,
Earlier this year, the PPS School Board unanimously adopted one of the most aggressive school district climate crisis response policies in the nation.
We are now looking for PPS students and members of our community to join the district’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emission in half by 2030 and make other meaningful progress on important sustainability initiatives.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting