Hosford Middle School
May 3, 2026
Thank you, Lowe's!
A big thanks to Portland area Lowe's! They donated over $500 worth of supplies and buckets to the Hosford PE program. The supplies were used to build cornhole boards that will be used for years to come in PE and the buckets are being used for activities and storage. Thank you Lowe's!
Dear Families,
Happy May! This week we start english language arts state testing, host our incoming 6th graders on Wednesday morning, and have a staff meeting schedule on Tuesday. Students will start at 9:30 am on Tuesday.
Thank you for the tissues! There has been quite the need lately. We are now completely out of wipes. If you are able to help out, please click here.
Mid-terms are this week. Please check ParentVue with your child and look for any missing assignments. While you're in there, take a look at the attendance. You can review tardies and any period absences or skips.
It's staff appreciation week. Don't forget to show your appreciation to your child's teachers!
Have a great week,
Jill Liddle, Principal
Click below to open the Family Resource.
This resource tells what learning activities were assigned in each class. It is a great way to check on assignments with your child. Middle school is a time when students need help developing the routine of reflection and organizing materials. This resource is your support for those conversations.
The image below is a link. Click it to go to the resource.
Important Dates
May
May 4th - Start of English Language Arts State Testing
May 5th - Late Start - 9:30 am Staff Meeting
May 6th - 5th Grade Fly-up during the day for students
May 13th - 5th Grade Family Night 6 pm
May 18th - Dine Out Hopworks 4-9 pm
May 19th - 22nd Outdoor School for 6th Grade
May 25th - NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
May 29th - Principal's Tea 9:30 - 10:00 am
June
June 4 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:30 pm @ Cleveland HS Auditorium
June 5 - Last Day of School - Oaks Park 8th Grade
Cinemagic - 7th Grade
Field Day - 6th
Abernethy Community Carnival - May 15th
May Bake Club - Staff Appreciation Week Update
Rescheduled May Bake Club
Join the May Bake Club along with our Hosford PTA for ONE LAST time this year! Simply bake one of your favorite treats, package and bring on Tuesday, May 19th where we'll set up a lovely spread for our hardworking staff and help them celebrate nearing the end of the year! Can't bake? Donate funds to help support the cause or sign-up to help with setup and cleanup!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8A823A1F9C52-63659506-hosford#/
Library Books - Due May 22nd
Hi Hosford families! It's been a great year for reading at Hosford, but we are getting close to our due date for all library books--May 22! Please give a look around your homes for Hosford library books. (Most of our books have a spine label, for example!) Any book still out will switch to a fine on May 26. Fines for lost books (replacement fees) can only be paid in SchoolPay. We are also happy to receive another copy of the same book. If you have questions, please let us know: amahrt@pps.net and/or kfleming@pps.net. Thanks for your help getting our books back!
ATTN 8th Grade Families: Oaks Park Field Trip Form
HOOPBus - WNBA Team Portland Fire
The HOOPBus is Coming to Hosford!
We are thrilled to announce that Hosford has been selected as one of only five PPS schools to host the HOOPBus on Tuesday, May 5th!
In partnership with Portland’s new WNBA team (Portland Fire), the HOOPBus uses basketball to build community and teach vital life skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication.
The Game Plan
Who: Students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-period Health and PE classes.
What: Interactive, small-group stations led by professional HOOPBus staff.
Why: To build excitement for our local WNBA team while practicing social-emotional skills in a fun, high-energy environment.
Important: We Need Your Waiver!
To ensure your student can participate in the on-bus activities, a signed waiver is required.
Distribution: Waivers will be sent home with students in the coming days and are attached to an email sent to families.
Action Item: Please sign the form and have your student return it to their Health or PE teacher as soon as possible.
We can’t wait to see our students bring their "A-game" to this unique event! If you have any questions, please reach out to the front office.
Go Huskies!
Middle School and HS Girls Soccer
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Hello Franklin Families,
We are excited to announce a new head coach for our girls soccer program, Abby Houston! While the fall soccer season begins in late August, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved starting this May.
Below is a list of upcoming dates. See the attached fliers or email Coach Abby Houston at ahouston@pps.net for details. We hope to see you soon!
Franklin High School Girls Soccer - Upcoming Dates
May 17 (6-8 pm) - Freshmen ID Session
May 21 (5-6 pm) - Franklin Freshmen Sports Info Night at Franklin High School Gym
May 21 (7-8 pm) - All Program Dinner at CORE Food Carts
May 25 (4-6 pm) - Freshmen ID Session
June 08-10 - Youth Soccer Clinic (2nd-8th Grade)
June 09-30 - Summer Training
July 01-24 - Summer Training
Aug 03-06 - Conditioning Camp
Aug 10-14 - Pre-Tryout Camp
Aug 17-21 - Tryouts Week
PTSA Help Needed
Dear Families,
Thank you for the support you have given us this year! We are so pleased to have been able to fund staff grants that directly impact our students' school experience. We are grateful to the parents who have stepped up to make the PTSA happen. We will miss those whose students are moving on to high school and are excited to meet the families of the incoming 6th graders.
As we look to next year we are in need of filling our board again so that we can again fund staff grants and hold teacher appreciation events.
The following positions are open for the 26-27 school year:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Staff appreciation chair
Fundraising chair
Communications chair
Member(s) at large
Without volunteers to take on these positions, we will not be able to have a PTSA and thus the school and our students will lose the support we have been giving them. We recognize that times are tough and many of us are overwhelmed with our to-dos yet we stand strong in the belief that together we can make the load lighter and take actions to make our students' world a bit better.
We meet about once a month during the school year and host 3 general meetings. Linked HERE you will find a breakdown of the tasks and time commitment of each role. This is a great opportunity to stay involved with your student’s school and play an active role in creating a positive and supportive community! We are also flexible – something is better than nothing and we value each other's time. Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions at ptsahosford@gmail.com
We will have our final PTSA General Meeting in the Hosford Library on Tuesday May 12th from 6:00-7:30 (Virtual link will be provided soon).
With Gratitude,
Jamie Lyle
Christine Barlow Reid
Chris Tyler
Sara Albert
Mandy Brigham
Cosette Posko
Please click above if you are willing and able to help out. We appreciate you!
Buy your student's Yearbook Today!
Outdoor School Schedule - 6th Graders
May 1 - 31st Dine Out Fundraiser
May 18th 4 - 9 pm Dine Out Fundraiser
Reminder: No Energy Drinks at School
Energy drinks are prohibited on campus.
Understanding Standards-Based Grading
Are you trying to monitor your child's grades and missing assignments, but not sure what you are looking at? Do you need a guide for the new report card? Well check out the PDFs linked below. If it is clear as mud after reviewing these, reach out. We'll help you out in person.
Reading Report Cards
This slide deck will help you understand how to read the report card.
Logging Into Canvas @ Home
To log into Canvas at home, students need to sign into Google with their user name and password. Then, go to my.pps.net.
