Home of the Broncos!

Website: hs.parkrose.k12.or.us
Location: 12003 Northeast Shaver Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503.408.2600
Twitter: @PHSPSD

Bronco Families,

As we start to wrap-up the spring athletics season we want to congratulate all of our athletes who participated in this season! From a record breaking track & field season for many athletes, to seeing the first girls flag football and boys volleyball seasons, we have seen dedication and hard work across our teams! Congratulations on a successful spring sports season to all!

While we see sports come to an end, we are also inching closer to the end of the academic year, it's essential to stay focused and finish strong! Whether it's wrapping up projects, studying for finals, or completing last minute assignments, remember that your hard work will pay off! Keep pushing forward, stay organized, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need support or guidance.

For our graduating seniors, the journey is nearing its end, but the memories and achievements will last a lifetime. As you prepare to walk across the stage and embark on the next chapter of your lives, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments and the challenges you've overcome. We're incredibly proud of each and every one of you, and we look forward to celebrating your success very soon!

It's undeniably a great year to be a BRONCO! Stay tuned for more updates.

Parkrose High School was recognized as a National Demonstration site for its systems of instruction and support for students. Along with the revalidation of Parkrose Middle, we are now the only district in Oregon with this recognition at two schools. Demo sites make up only 3% of AVID schools in the country and demonstrate deep implementation of effective instructional strategies and support for students.

Hearing stories from students sent a powerful message of how hard their teachers and staff are working to support them and their education. Students feel seen, heard, and are proud of where they go to school. Thank you to the efforts of the PHS staff for making our high school a wonderful place for students.

Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators visited Parkrose High School recently to recognize Principal Molly Ouche as Oregon's High School Principal of the Year. Ms. Ouche is a pillar of leadership in her ability to create equitable, student-centered systems. An example of this is bringing AVID to Parkrose and ultimately gaining recognition as the first National Demonstration site in Oregon. Ms. Ouche is often guiding other educational leaders around PHS, showcasing the school-wide culture and systems that lead to improved post-secondary outcomes for students.

Superintendent Lopes-Serrao calls Ms. Ouche a "leader of leaders", going on to describe how she has "been instrumental in helping design and implement professional learning for our staff. This includes AVID, culturally responsive teaching, coaching and much more. She is a highly skilled facilitator and has the remarkable skill of looking at professional learning as an ongoing process that is integrated into daily practice."

"Molly is a true leader," shared COSA Executive Director Craig Hawkins. "Her dedication to doing the right thing for students is worthy of celebration."

Congratulations Principal Ouche!

Please help us in congratulating the Parkrose High School Advanced Video students on taking 2nd Place in the [O] YES Video Contest. Their video will premiere at the 3rd Annual Parkrose Video Showcase in the Parkrose theatre! Come check out their video that won them a cash prize! The following students were a part of this production!

DIRECTOR: RILEY CLARE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/STORYBOARD ARTIST: SAVI MACDONALD

CAMERA: TYLER DOBY

AUDIO: NIC BUISSON

ON-SCREEN ACTORS: PAYTON MACDONALD, PAIGE MACDONALD, DAMIEN MORIN, WESTON MACIUK, DEACON ENGLISH, JAMES MITSEFF

VOICE ACTOR: CHRISTIAN SCOTT

EDITOR: TYLER DOBY

3rd Annual Video Showcase is coming soon! We would love for you all to attend this special event! The showcase will take place after school on May 23rd starting at 4:15pm in the Parkrose High School Theater.

Thursday, May 16th from 1-6pm. Meet with community agencies providing attendant care, relief care, behavioral consultation, inclusive recreation, educational resources, employment opportunities and so much more! See flyers below for more information (including location)!

Looking for summer work, apply to support the Parkrose School District facilities department with summer maintenance work! Check out the job description below and see how to apply within! Applications are being accepted now until June 10th.

Parkrose High School is committed to attendance both to school and in class during the day. In the spirit of the new year, we will be making every effort to ensure that students understand the importance of being in class on time and our policy around attendance.

Our goal is for every student to earn the credits they need to graduate on time with choices for their future which starts by attending class regularly. Students who have more than four unexcused absence (UA) periods in one week will receive a skipping referral which admin will process using the support ladder. Students who have more than five unexcused late (UL) periods in a week will be assigned lunch detention.

Please help us by calling 503.408.2689 or emailing Tiana Davis (attendance secretary) at tiana_davis@parkrose.k12.or.us if your student is going to be late, leaving early or missing all or any part of the school day.

Last month students began making their course requests through their Synergy StudentVue accounts. If you want to read more about offerings at Parkrose High School please check out the Course Guide. Teachers and counselors will continue to support students through this process this month as needed. If you have any questions please reach out to your students counselor for support!

Counseling Team

• Tracy Grant: Students with last name A - G
• Paris Penn: Students with last name H - O
• Ritchie Martin: Students with last name P - Z

Admin Team

• Kenny Keys: 9/10th
• Whitney Alfrey: 11/12th

Please click on the button below if you would like to review this newsletter! Included is information about ordering grad items if needed, diploma name form and more!

Want a preview of what our Graduation looks like, check out last years ceremony by pressing the button below!

Reach out to Damian Califf (damian_califf@parkrose.k12.or.us or at 503.408.2641) if you ever have any athletic questions. Registration for 2024-2025 Athletics is NOW OPEN. If you have questions please reach out to Damian.

2024-2025 ATHLETICS REGISTRATION LINK

The SPRING athletics include Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys & Girls Tennis, Boys Volleyball and Girls Flag Football. Spring athletics is coming to a close, congratulations to all the spring athletes on all of their accomplishments!

GO BRONCOS!

Track & Field (STATE)

5.16-5.18 - Eugene

Baseball (JV & V)

5.14 - SENIOR NIGHT vs North Salem - JV at 4pm & V at 5:30pm

Softball (V)

5.14 - SENIOR NIGHT vs Centennial - V at 4pm

Boys Tennis (DISTRICTS)

5.13-5.15 - ALL DAY

Girls Tennis (DISTRICTS)

5.13-5.15 - ALL DAY

Girls Flag Football

5.11 - Nike Campus - Cumalating Event at 11am

Boys Volleyball (JV & V)

5.14 - HOME vs Barlow - JV at 4pm & V at 5:30pm

The Parkrose Provides Program is a food pantry and clothing closet created by the students of Parkrose High School to serve students and their families. Students can take food and clothing home or schedule a time for their parents/guardians to come and shop. Complete the form using the QR code and a staff member will reach out!

Parkrose is asking that you respect the handicap parking spots by ONLY parking in those spaces if you have a LEGAL handicap parking permit hanging in your vehicle. Parking in these spaces includes just pulling up to drop off or pick up a student without leaving your vehicle, this is still not permitted by law, please respect those that need access to these spaces.

The Parkrose School Based Health Center is excited to continue to partner with families to ensure that students are healthing and striving in school and beyond.

Below please find our new Parkrose Student Health Center flier for you to check out all the services that are offered!

Bronco Families we are asking for your help! Before and after school we do our best to get car riding students out quickly and keep traffic moving. We also always want to keep the safety of our students at the forefront, to do so we have a crossing guard at the crosswalk between the MS and HS. There have been times when the crossing guard has come close to getting hit by a car while trying to provide our students a safe place to cross the street. Please help us by watching for the crossing guard if you come to pick up your student!

At Parkrose High School, we prioritize creating a focused and productive learning environment for our students. To ensure this, we have implemented an "Off-and-Away" policy for personal electronic devices during classroom instructional time. Cellphones, earphones, and smartwatches are to be off and away in classrooms. Exceptions may be made upon approval.

This policy aims to minimize disruptions, enhance engagement, and promote meaningful interactions among students and teachers. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a conducive atmosphere for learning.