Gordon Russell Middle School

Gordon Russell Middle School Principal: Erin Voelker
Vice Principal: Ali Marks Opportunities are provided for all to succeed through core, exploratory, and co-curricular activities.

We are committed to maintaining a school:

1.With a positive learning atmosphere where high achievement is the goal
2.Which develops a sense of community
3.Where diversity is respected
4.Where we use resources responsibly

Gordon Russell Middle School is committed to high quality and developmentally appropriate middle-level education. We work to create educational experiences for our students cha

racterized by quality work and relevant learning through challenging integrated curriculum, instruction, and assessment. In all settings, we work to develop relationships that promote trust and safety—relationships needed for learning and well-being. Respectful partnerships are maintained with parents and the community through service and communication. We promote the development of personal responsibility and accountability by providing our students with opportunities for significant choice and decisions related to learning. Last of all, we hold high expectations for all who are involved in middle level education at Gordon Russell Middle School.

•To increase the percentage of students that Meet/Exceed the State Reading and Writing Standard on the OAKS Assessment
•To increase the percentage of students that Meet/Exceed the State Mathematics Standard on the OAKS Assessment
•To create a positive and nurturing school environment that respects individual differences and promotes student achievement

Gordon Russell Middle School is special because of its academic environment that challenges students and builds on their unique strengths and talents. We have six core teams designed to develop a sense of community within the academic setting. These core academic areas of Mathematics, Science, and Humanities are complimented by a strong Physical Education and Health program, exploratory offerings of Science, Technology, Art, Spanish, and excellent Band and Choir programs.

Mark your calendars Thunderbirds! It's fundraiser time ~ Please see below for more details. We hope you call can support...
04/06/2026

Mark your calendars Thunderbirds! It's fundraiser time ~ Please see below for more details. We hope you call can support ☺️

~Don't miss out on this year's Yearbook!!! It's going to be a good one!! Our Yearbook class has been working so hard in ...
03/13/2026

~Don't miss out on this year's Yearbook!!! It's going to be a good one!! Our Yearbook class has been working so hard in capturing all the school year memories.

You can either...
-Pay online with the code below
-Cash sent to the GRMS front office
-Check made payable to Gordon Russell Middle School

11/05/2025
Happy Monday!! Yearbooks are on sale now! Online or you can stop by the front office and bring cash or a check made paya...
11/03/2025

Happy Monday!! Yearbooks are on sale now! Online or you can stop by the front office and bring cash or a check made payable to GRMS :)

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10/01/2025

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We celebrate Selena Quintanilla during Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎤 Known as the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena broke barriers and uplifted Latinx voices through her talent, style, and spirit. Her legacy inspires across generations. 💙

This is today ☺️
09/28/2025

This is today ☺️

-We have your dinner plans for next Sunday the 28th 🙌
Come support our amazing Yearbook class.

Reminder!
09/24/2025

Reminder!

Address

3625 SE Powell Valley Road
Gresham, OR
97080

Opening Hours

10:05am - 3:35pm

Telephone

+15036676900

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