Leodis V. McDaniel High School

Community, Respect,
Education, Equity, Diversity

2735 NE 82nd Ave.Portland, OR 97220Ph (503) 916-5220Fx (503) 916-2702

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  • Mission: At McDaniel, all students will access an engaging and inclusive education defined by diversity and respect. All students will graduate from high school empowered with critical skills necessary for success in higher education, career, and community engagement.

McDaniel News

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  • Updated Traffic & Transportation Information for McDaniel Families

     
    TriMet Bus Stop Changes Near McDaniel
    Temporary Stop Added:
    • A temporary southbound stop will be located just north of the McDaniel High School driveway
    • This stop will be in use from Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29
     
    Bus Stop Closures:
    NE Thompson & NE 82nd Ave (by Taco Bell)
    • Closed all hours on August 19
    • Closed all hours August 26–29
    NE Sacramento & NE 82nd Ave (northbound)
    • Closed all hours September 2–5
    • Closed all hours September 8–12
    NE Tillamook & NE 82nd Ave (by Les Schwab)
    • Closed September 2–5 from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    McDaniel HS Driveway & Access Impacts
    Lower/Stadium Parking Lot (August 25-29 AM only):
    • Access to the lower parking lot will only be allowable to south bound traffic. There will be no left turn available into the parking lot.
    Lower/Stadium Parking Lot (August 25–29 PM only):
    • In the afternoonsflaggers will assist with traffic leaving the parking lot. Expect delays.
    Paving Project Schedule: NE 82nd Avenue (NE Russell to NE Thompson)
    Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29:
    • Paving will occur on the west side of 82nd Avenue
    • NE Thompson side street will be closed August 26–29
    • Expect lane closures on 82nd Avenue
    • Major impacts to McDaniel HS field driveway, especially in the mornings
    Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 5:
    • Paving on the east side of 82nd Avenue
    • Work will also impact NE Thompson and NE Sacramento side streets, which will be closed during this period
    • Expect continued lane closures on 82nd Avenue
    Monday, September 8 – Friday, September 12:
    • Paving continues on the east side of 82nd Avenue
    • NE Brazee and NE Russell side streets will be closed
    • Lane closures will continue on 82nd Avenue
    Reminders for Families
    • Leave extra time for student drop-off and pick-up
    • Follow posted detours and flagger directions for safety
    • Students taking TriMet should check trimet.org for route updates and alternate stops
     
  • 🎒Schedule Changes🏫

    If you are a student who needs a schedule correction, please complete this Google Form to make your request. DON'T make this request over email; this will help us organize all requests in one place. *STUDENTS, you must be logged into your PPS account to access the form*

     

    🎉 Let’s kick off the 2025–26 school year right—Go Mountain Lions!

Principal's Message

District News

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  • Two Lincoln High School Grads Win National Merit Scholarships

    Congratulations to Lincoln High School students Richard Deng and Coral Platt! Both were awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 toward their college studies.

    They were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Richard plans to pursue a career in politics and Coral is looking at a future in the legal sector.

  • Two PPS Educators Named OnPoint Educators of the Year

    Two exceptional PPS educators, Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones, were recently named OnPoint Educators of the Year for 2025.

    As part of this prestigious honor, both teachers will have their rent or mortgage paid for an entire year, and their schools also receive a $2,500 donation. 

    Ricardo Barber teaches third grade at Faubion, and Hang Jones serves as a social worker at Marysville Elementary. 

    The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates educators who embrace innovative teaching techniques that ignite enthusiasm in their students. 

    Congratulations to Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones! And thank you both for everything you do to make a difference in the lives our students.

  • Student Filmmakers Showcase Their Monster Talent

    The assignment their teacher gave them was simple – make a short film that begins with a phone call and ends with someone hanging up. Benson first-year students Dylan Martinez-Torres and Dariel Soriano Zamora ran it all the way to a small city populated by two very big and rather iconic monsters – Godzilla and Hedora.

    The result, Sorry, Wrong Number, is one of the more than 90 films entered into the annual Best of PPS Film Festival. The festival is a celebration of exceptional student filmmaking that includes a showcase at the historic Hollywood Theatre. 

    The fourth annual installment of the festival took place on May 21 and included a screening of 13 standout films. The films came from all over PPS and ran the gamut from Dylan and Dariel’s monster short to documentaries, film noir, and broadcast journalism. 

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  • Join the Climate Crisis Response Committee

    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. 

Upcoming Events

  • For the most up-to-date calendar information, including our A/B schedule, please check our Trivory app.

    Link to the McDaniel HS Trivory Page: https://trivory.com/mcdaniel

Need to make a Records Request?

  • Students who need to request a transcript for college or scholarship applications, please log in to your MaiaLearning account with your PPS student username/password to make that request. Or, contact your counselor directly.

    If you need to request student records, please contact Patricia Morgan by email at pmorgan@pps.net, or you can leave a message at (503) 916-5220 ext. 81401.

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