Oregon PTA

06/20/2026

Wishing our entire community a wonderful, warm, and relaxing summer ahead. You’ve earned every bit of that sunshine!

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth and celebrate the profound resilience, rich history, and enduring spirit of Black Americans.

June 19, 1865, marked a historic step toward freedom. Today, we celebrate that milestone while recommitting to the ongoing work of equity, justice, and community.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/12/2026

📢 Advocacy alert! We need your voice! 📢

Everyone's mental health matters. 💙 But many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) still can't get the quality care they deserve.

A new state rule aims to stop discrimination against people with I/DD when they seek mental health services. This is a big deal — and your input can help shape it! 🙌

🖥️ Oregon Health Authority is hosting 2 community input sessions on Zoom. Pick the one that works for you:

🗓️ Session 1: Wednesday, June 10, 3–4 p.m.
👉 https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1652355179?pwd=Ud6bmqytIOFCZ5aUN62ZRJqLYYt9nX.1

🗓️ Session 2: Thursday, June 18, 4–5 p.m.
👉 https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1653586160?pwd=gxSzrvRianqswHZ8KFZp7WJtQX493n.1

Show up, speak up, and help make mental health care work for everyone. 💪✨

06/12/2026

06/02/2026

https://embarksavings.com/kinder-grad

Open an Embark (529 college savings) account for your kindergartner, and get an extra, automatic $100 contribution with the Kinder Grad program.

Remember, students with a college savings account — even a small one — are 2.5 times more likely to go to college than those with nothing set aside.

Get a $25 contribution when you open an Embark account for your 5- or 6-year-old.

06/01/2026

Meet the new leadership at the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services.

Have questions about DD services? ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services is holding virtual conversations with new leaders💪.

Hear updates, ask your questions, and share feedback about developmental disability services and community priorities. 💪

⏰Wed., June 3 and Wed., July 1 at noon!
Join at bit.ly/4uDkrFf

06/01/2026

"Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story" - Josh Shipp

Building Healthy Families is looking for mentors to be that one caring adult in the life of one of our community's youth. You don't have to be perfect or even have experience to make a huge difference. We are asking for caring individuals who can reliably show up, show interest in their mentee and encourage them to reach their potential. Join us today!

06/01/2026

🚲 Save the Date: FREE North Portland Bike Fair!

Join us Saturday, July 18 • 10am–1pm at Peninsula Elementary for a free, all-ages community bike fair with PBOT, PPS, and Community Cycling Center. This event is for all North Portland 💜

✨ Learn-to-ride lessons
✨ Bike skills course
✨ Guided neighborhood ride
✨ Free bike repair
✨ Free helmets & fittings

Bring your bike if you can — limited loaner bikes available!

05/26/2026

https://pdxparent.com/event-single/kids-pride-parade-and-ride/
Kids Pride Parade and Ride
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free

Ride your bike in Lewis Elementary 6th annual Kids’ Pride Parade and Ride. Kid and family-friendly. Meet at 10:00am, parade starts at 10:30am and will last approximately 40 min with events following.

Ride your bike in Lewis Elementary 6th annual Kids’ Pride Parade and Ride. Kid and family-friendly. Meet at 10:00am, parade starts at 10:30am and will last approximately 40 min with events following.