NEWS

 

News about COVID-19 Plans – 3.14.2020

Dear Open School families & stakeholders, We are deeply committed to the safety of our students, families, community partners and staff.  Our school community has followed suit with state-wide closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We would like to communicate some crucial information below. School Closure and Reopening. As […]

Step Up Student Writes About Her Experience at Camp

Step Up – Franklin High School Student, My, wrote about her experience at Step Up camp in a recent school assignment. Her story captures what is so special and intentional about our 5-day leadership camp experience. Thank you to My for sharing her insight and experience! I didn’t have hope […]

Open School East Middle School Program Director Wins Skidmore Prize!

The Skidmore prize is awarded annually to 4 nonprofit leaders under 35 who are making a huge impact on their city. As Open School East Middle School Program Director, Nawwal works tirelessly to make sure every student is met with compassion and consistency. With her special blend of humor, vulnerability […]

Carrying the Movement Forward: Alexis Atwood

Portland State University recently spotlighted Alexis Atwood, who worked as Step Up – Roosevelt’s Lead Advocate, and is now pursuing graduate school. “Most students are lucky to receive one scholarship, but [Alexis Atwood] has earned four of them”, says PSU College of Education. This Fall, Alexis is entering PSU’s Secondary […]

Open School Takes a Hands On Approach to Healthy Eating

This year, Cesar Felix, Open School’s P.E. and Health Teacher/Advocate, is focusing on lifelong health – including mental health, nutrition, and fitness. Students in both Middle and High School have one day of mindfulness meditation class per week. They explore the factors that affect their mental health and create goals […]
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