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,

We hope this newsletter finds you well, it's been an exciting start to the month here at Parkrose High School. First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students for their hard work and dedication thus far. As we approach the midpoint of the semester, it's essential to reflect on the progress made and continue to strive for excellence. The upcoming mid-term grading period (April 19th) serves as a checkpoint to assess our academic growth and set new goals for the remainder of the term. We encourage students to stay focused, utilize available resources, and reach out for assistance if needed. Together, we can achieve great success!

For our beloved seniors, the countdown to graduation has officially begun! It's an emotional yet exhilarating time as we prepare to bid farewell to this remarkable group of students. Throughout their journey, they've exhibited resilience, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we're confident they will carry the values instilled at Parkrose with them, making a positive impact wherever they go.

In the spirit of spring, our athletic fields are buzzing with excitement as our spring sports season kicks into high gear. We're thrilled to see our talented athletes showcase their skills and sportsmanship on the field, track, and courts. Come cheer on our teams and show your school spirit along the way.

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

Parkrose High School is being visited to evaluate us as a Demonstration site. We are asking students to show up with school spirit, wearing their Bronco gear! Thursday, April 11th.

On April 10th from 5:30-8pm at the Parkrose Middle School, join Elevate Oregon, SEI, Irco and other partners for the Black Family Social. Come enjoy soul food, resources, student performances and so much more!

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:

• April 3-17

• Counselors will work individually with students to ensure their forecasting is complete and to lock-in course requests for next year.

Thank you for helping your student choose appropriate classes for next year! Please feel free to reach out with questions.

Counseling Team Admin Team

• Tracy Grant: Students with last name A - G Whitney Alfrey: 11/12th
• Paris Penn: Students with last name H - O Kenny Keys: 9/10th
• Ritchie Martin: Students with last name P - Z

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 SPRING athletics is CLOSED. If you have questions please reach out to Damian.

The SPRING athletics include Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys & Girls Tennis, Boys Volleyball and Girls Flag Football.

GO BRONCOS!

Track & Field - (V at 11am)

Centennial High School

Saturday, April 13th at 11am

Baseball at Catlin Gabel (V at 4:30pm)

Catlin Gabel School

Wednesday, April 10th at 4:30pm

Softball vs Hood River Valley (V at 4:00pm)

Parkrose High School

Tuesday, April 9th at 4pm

Boys Tennis at Hood River (V at 4pm)

Hood River Valley

Tuesday, April 9th at 4pm

Girls Tennis vs Hood River Valley (V at 4pm)

Parkrose High School

Tuesday, April 9th at 4pm

Girls Flag Football vs Reynolds, Gresham & Estacada

Parkrose High School

Friday, April 12th at 4pm

Boys Volleyball at Hood River Valley High School (V at 6pm)

Hood River Valley High School

Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm

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.