Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Sellwood School

Step inside and learn more about our school
and what we mean when we say Panther Pride!

8300 SE 15th Avenue | Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 916-5656 | Fax: (503) 916-2672

Parent Involvement Overview

Behind every great teaching staff (and we do have a great staff!) are the parents whose commitment helps ensure a positive student experience. From helping with homework at home to volunteering at school, each parent's effort can and does make a difference.

At Sellwood Middle School, there are many ways for parents to get involved:
  • Provide extra "outside-the-classroom" adult presence through the Sellwood Volunteer Program
  • Help out in the classroom (check with your teachers)
  • Chaperone on field trips
  • Participate in school functions such as the Back-to-School Bar-B-Q
  • Join a PTA committee (help out for an hour or lead an entire project)
  • Spearhead fundraising by joining the Sellwood Middle School Foundation
  • Shape the school's mission and vision by serving on the Site Council
Whether you have a lot of time to give or only a little time to spare, there's a way to get involved in our school. Find out more by visiting our PTA, Foundation, Site Council and Volunteer Opportunities pages.