Staff News

Teachers at qualifying HSD schools are invited to participate in an upcoming Thanks a Million Teacher Appreciation Celebration event hosted by Schoolhouse Supplies, featuring raffles, gifts for teachers, classroom supplies, food, and more!

Eligible schools (based on socioeconomic status of student body):

• Elementary Schools
  • Brookwood
  • Butternut Creek
  • Eastwood
  • Free Orchards
  • Groner
  • Lincoln Street
  • McKinney
  • Minter Bridge
  • Mooberry
  • Reedville
  • West Union
  • Witch Hazel
  • W.L. Henry
• Middle Schools
  • Evergreen
  • Poynter
  • South Meadows
• High Schools
  • Hilhi
• Alternative/Programs
  • Oak Street Campus
  • CTS Program

Registration opens Tuesday, April 1. Teachers can sign up for one of the following events (all of which are held at 4916 NE 122nd Ave., Portland):

• Saturday, May 3 - 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 6 - 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, May 9 - 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14 - 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 22 - 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Questions? Visit schoolhousesupplies.org or reach out to info@schoolhousesupplies.org. 

Senate Bill (SB) 283 from the 2023 legislative session requires ODE to design and administer an annual survey to gather information about the working experiences of Oregon’s public K-12 education workforce.

The Elevating Voices in Education (EVE) Survey is an annual and anonymous survey. The EVE Survey includes questions on topics such as workplace climate, professional learning, well-being, students, equity, and job satisfaction.

All licensed and classified staff are encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, March 21. 

ODE Elevating Voices in Education (EVE) Survey website

Survey in English (Access Code: EVE2025)

Survey in Spanish (Access Code: EVE2025)

Teachers interested in earning their Special Education Generalist endorsement are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions hosted by Lewis & Clark: Wednesday, April 30 or Wednesday, May 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The next 10-month program will begin in July 2025.

HSD is making a change to its Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) administration, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 

• For leave start dates before April 1, 2025: All PFML claims - whether approved or pending - will continue to be managed by The Standard Insurance.
• For leave start dates on or after April 1, 2025: All new PFML claims must be submitted directly through the State’s Frances Online system. 

Additional information is available on the Leaves page of our website. Please reach out to the Benefits team if you have any questions.

Just a reminder that the deadline for licensed staff to request a voluntary transfer between buildings for the 2025-26 school year is March 1.