Harriet Tubman Welcome to the Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy for Young Women
Dear YWLA Community:
Thank you to the many parents, students, teachers and community members who testified at school board hearings and the YWLA/Humboldt hearing April 10-12 about the Superintendent’s proposal to close our program in June. As you know, PPS is concerned that the projected enrollment for next year – about 200 students – is too low to provide our girls with the full academic program they need, given proposed staffing cuts brought on by insufficient funding and a $27.5 million PPS general fund shortfall.
Please click to view a Family Advisory with more details.
Next steps:
- April 16: The Superintendent will discuss the proposal with the school board at a 5 p.m. board meeting at 501 N. Dixon St.
- April 23: The school board is scheduled to vote on the propopsal. The meeting also begins at 5 p.m. at 501 N. Dixon St.
I am proud of our school and so very proud of our girls. I am also deeply grateful for the support of their families. We have built a unique community that has served so many girls so well. Please keep checking this website or the Enrollment Balancing website for updates.
Bonnie Hobson
YWLA Principal
YWLA RESEARCH STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT
YWLA RESEARCH STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT
AT THE SCIENCE FAIR!
YWLA stole the show, taking home more awards than any other school at the Science Fair on Thursday, March 8th! It was a proud day for all! A special congrats to Ms. Kittrick, and the following girls for receiving numerous awards:
Project Title: Bios and Filter (Medha P., Shradha P., Aimen K.)
· Won 1st Place in their Category, (Mechanical Engineering) and will move on to Regional Fair!
· Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in Environmental Health, Sponsored by the Oregon Environmental Health Association ($60)
· US Regional Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Sponsored by the Water Environment Federation, Will move on to the Stockholm Water Fair
· Naval Excellence in Science and Engineering award, Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research Us Navy and Marine Corps (each won $50 Savings Bond)
Project Title: Test of Materials Present Baseball Bats (Makenzie A. and Faith B.) · Won 2nd place in their Category, (Engineering Materials Science) and will move on to Regional Fair
· US Air Force Outstanding Project, Sponsored by the US Air Force
Project Title: A Self-Sustaining Electric Vehicle (Shea T.) · Innovative Engineering Award, Sponsored by National Society of Professional Development- Shea will continue on to another engineering competition and is eligible for a $1000 Scholarship
Project Title: Self-Expression in School (Clara E., McKenzie M., Alex B.) · Won 2nd Place in their category (Behavior and Social Science) and will move on to Regional Fair
· Outstanding Research in Psychology Award, Sponsored by the American Psychological Association
Admission to the Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy for Young Women
Admission to the Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy for Young Women is completed through the annual PPS lottery. Young women entering grades 6-12 are invited to apply. You can fill out a transfer application to Harriet Tubman at the PPS School Choice Webpage. For more information go to this link: School Choice
For the online application, please click here.
You can read more about our school in our specially prepared publication. Click here for our informational pamphlet.
Here are some facts about our school community:
• The YWLA is the ONLY all-girl public school in Oregon.
• The staff at YWLA provides a personalized and rigorous academic program which focuses onsupporting young women in math, science, technology and leadership.
• In our all-girls school, we recognize the specific developmental and academic needs of girlsand we strive to develop their individualleadership skills.
• All middle school students at YWLA take a second science, math or technology course as an elective.
• All students at YWLA have the opportunity to apply to participate in the AVID college preparation course at the middle and high school level.
• High School students at YWLA participate in a study hall that is used for college and career preparation with the counselor and is also used for volunteering, job shadowing and leadership training.
• High School students have access to Middle College courses at PCC.
• High School students have access to Science Research course for PSU credit.
• Middle school students take high school courses when they are ready.
• The YWLA block schedule two days a week provides for extended learning, discovery and enrichment in all courses.
• Students are required to wear uniforms which help break down the socio-economic issues around clothing. It also keeps the cost of shopping for school clothes reasonable when having to only buy just a few uniform items.
You are invited to learn more about our community by reading our most recent newsletter. Click here.
