Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Vernon School

Every day, every child, a success!

2044 NE Killingsworth | Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 916-6415 | Fax: (503) 916-2678

About Us

Did you know that Vernon School...

...is 104 years old?

...is working towards authorization to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) School?

...is the Chess for Success Regional 2009 Chess Team Champions?

...is one of only two NASA Explorer schools in Oregon?

...received Oregon's “Celebrating School Success” award in 2005?

...honors its diversity through cultural events and appreciations?

...boasts a healthy, strong, enthusiastic network of parent & community support?

...has a Principal, Assistant Principal, Faculty and PTA that work together to grow successful students?

...had volunteers spruce up the school and build TWO learning gardens?

Teachers meet in teams each week to provide consistency in curriculum and expectations throughout the school. They analyze data from student assessments to make instructional improvements throughout the year. Science and technology instruction is enhanced through a partnership with NASA. Vernon began the progress required to become an International Baccalaureate School in 2007.