Hosford Middle School

The brain gets better at what it does. Please carve out expectations and time for reading at home. Need help? Watch this video with your child and use it to foster a discussion in your home.

Dear Families,

There is no school on Monday, February 16th to celebrate Presidents' Day. We will host our Quarter 2 celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday. During these celebrations, we honor students with 90% or more attendance in Quarter 2, and recognize students and staff who are nominated by our school community for demonstrating our core values of friendship, learning and a commitment to both. Check back next week for photos!

We welcome Mr. Jeremy Richter to our health and physical eduction department. Mr. Richter will be covering Ms. Alex Wahl's leave through at least April.

Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can support in any way.

Have a wonderful week,

Jill Liddle, Principal

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.

February

February 16th - President's Day NO SCHOOL

February 17th - PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

February 19th - Dine Out Gorges Beer Co

February 26th - Mid-Term Quarter 3

June

June 9th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

We have seen a need for students to understand gender, pronouns and PPS policy regarding gender and bathrooms. Our Queen Straight Alliance group has developed the linked slides to help us educate our student body. They will be taught in advisory periods. Please take a look by clicking here. Thank you to our student leaders for their dedication of time, energy and effort to make Hosford Middle School more inclusive.

Portland Public Schools (PPS) policies, aligned with Oregon law and the Gender Diversity Support Guide, permit students to use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities corresponding to their asserted gender identity. Students may request, but cannot be forced to use, separate, private facilities. Staff must respect a student's chosen name and pronouns, with support plans available for gender transition.

For more support and resources, check out this link.

Please submit baby photos for your 8th grade student!

Energy drinks are prohibited on campus.

Have you ever thought about playing Rugby? If so, we'd love to have you join Eastside Tsunami Rugby Club! We are dedicated to growing the rugby community in Portland and helping young people become strong and participatory community members.

Rugby is a fast-paced, team-oriented sport that helps young athletes build strength, endurance, balance, and confidence, all while having fun with friends.

Why rugby is great for middle schoolers-

• Builds Strength & Agility
• Boosts Stamina & Fitness
• Encourages Teamwork & Sportsmanship
• Safe & Developmentally Friendly
• Fun & Inclusive

Rugby is a great way for kids to stay active, try something new, and gain skills that transfer to other sports.

Any skill level is welcome & scholarships are available.

To learn more or register, please check out our website https://eastsidetsunamirugby.com/

Follow us on Instagram: @eastsidetsunamiyouthrugbypdx

Please reach out with questions at: info@eastsidetsunamirugby.com

All Smiles Community Oral Health will be providing free dental screenings, sealants, and fluoride at Hosford the week of March 30, 2026. Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health.

• A dental screening is a quick look inside your child’s mouth to check the overall health of their teeth.
• Dental sealants are protective coatings put on the back teeth to prevent cavities.
• Fluoride is a vitamin that is brushed on the teeth to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities.

Click this link to sign the permission form for your child online. Each student who turns in a permission form will be entered into a $50 raffle drawing, even if you decline services! Paper copies of the consent form will also be sent home with students.

General Meeting for Hosford PTSA February 17th

with Guest Speakers

Where: Hosford Library

When: February 17th, 6:30-8:00pm

Topic: Hosford PTSA's Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 17, 2026 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5772091198?pwd=pSsb0G26NS0Koz6AhucSRxz8FUgrlV.1&omn=88601264638

Meeting ID: 577 209 1198
Passcode: hosford

Please mark your calendars for this upcoming event to learn more about health and dental services available to your Hosford student as well as your other children!

We will have guest speakers sharing information about these two great services:

Multnomah County Health Department partners with Portland Public Schools to provide high-quality primary and mental health services at Cleveland, Franklin, Jefferson, McDaniel, and Roosevelt high schools. We serve all K-12 Multnomah County youth ages 5 to 18 with or without insurance. There are no out-of-pocket costs for our services. We welcome all colors, all genders, all sizes, and all cultures regardless of immigration status.

All Smiles will be coming to Hosford the first week of April to provide free services to students whose families wish them to participate in the program. Services offered include fluoride treatments, sealants, and dental screenings. We are excited to host this new opportunity at Hosford!

Questions? Please email ptsahosford@gmail.com.

Forecasting update for 6th & 7th grade families

This week, counselors went into 6th and 7th grade social science classes for forecasting. Below please find the presentations and links for both grades. Forecasting for next year is due February 5th and should be done on the google sheet attached. Students worked on this during the class visits, but it can be resubmitted up until February 5th. Please feel free to make changes and fill out the form again if you decide to as a family, and we will keep the latest submission. We are so excited for students to try out new electives as they move up, but it's also important to note that no electives are guaranteed at this point. Make sure to rank requests carefully and we will do our best to place kids in the classes they most want.

Cara Benny Leo 6th grade A-L & 7th grade counselor

Sahjo Brown 6th grade M-Z & 8th grade counselor

Rising 7th grade presentation

Rising 7th grade Google form

Rising 8th grade presentation

Rising 8th grade Google form

Cara Benny Leo 6th grade A-L & 7th grade counselor

Sahjo Brown 6th grade M-Z & 8th grade counselor

Registration for Cleveland Youth track and field is now open and a parent meeting will be held at Hosford Middle School on February 24th at 6:15 in the auditorium. Come and get more information about the season and ask any questions you might have before practice starts March 9th. Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 - 6:30 at the Cleveland Track. Click HERE to register and email team coordinator Meghan Eigo at meigo@pps.net with any questions you might have prior to the meeting.

Thank you to those of you who send us supplies!! We are in need of tissues and cleaning wipes. If you are able to donate, we'd love it if you clicked below.

Our address is 2303 SE 28th Place, Portland OR 97214

Thank you!!

Students without all vaccines will not be allowed to attend school after February 25th. Please see the flyer below for clinics where students can get their vaccines.

*This is not a school field trip, but is independently organized by school staff for Hosford students.

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Italy in Summer 2027, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective. We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/yx3y3w3

Why attend? You'll learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more. You'll also get first access to limited spots and learn how to save $200 with early enrollment. Ms. Eigo and Ms. Brown will be leading this trip, so please reach out beforehand with any questions (meigo@pps.net). We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Cookshop Summer Camp

Cookshop is opening registration for 2026 summer camps on February 1st! Information and registration can be found at portlandcookshop.com. The camp will include lots of hands-on experience as well as food-inspired art. All camps will run Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm.

Here's the calendar:

Middle School Baking + Art Camp:

June 22 - 26

July 13 - 17

July 20 - 24

August 3 - 6

Track & Field help needed!

Cleveland Youth Track and Field season is almost upon us! The season starts March 9 and we are looking for a few more coaches. Some of our most dedicated coaches have come from the Hosford and Sellwood communities, and we need help supporting our team of almost 250 kids in a variety of disciplines! If you (or someone you know) love to run, jump, throw, or just wrangle children and are available March 9 - May 9 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5-6:30 for practices, please contact the program coordinator Meghan Eigo at meigo@pps.net. Thank you so much for supporting our program!

We collect them off the floor, charge husky bucks for one in class, but our students are writing through our pencil supply. If you are able and willing to donate some, we'd be so appreciate!

Amazon Link for Pencils

The Hosford PTSA needs more helpers. We are currently operating without a president and vice president among other board members. Please consider helping even if you want to do just a small one-time task. The PTSA is responsible for fundraising and distributing around $10,000 for teacher and staff needs every school year, as well as supporting events for students and staff. We could really use help with the following events and tasks:

• Communications help - admin for Facebook and/or Instagram (low volume posting for restaurant dine-outs and news)
• Staff Appreciation help - coordinate one or more snack events for staff; do something for Staff Appreciation Week in May; coordinate end-of-year staff party
• 8th Grade Oaks Park field trip help - help organize meal for the 8th graders at their end-of-year field trip in June
• 8th Grade Promotion help - help organize reception refreshments at 8th grade promotion in June

Open Positions:

• Member-at-Large
• Communications Chair
• Staff Appreciation Chair
• President
• Vice President

Please email ptsahosford@gmail with any questions. Thank you!

Our dates for Outdoor School are here! Please mark your calendars for May19th - 22nd. Camp assignments and groups will be sent out by science teachers in mid-January.

To log into Canvas at home, students need to sign into Google with their user name and password. Then, go to my.pps.net.