Stand With Stephenson!
The Stephenson PTA stands with our students, teachers, and community to fight to keep our school open!
Stephenson is included in one of two proposed scenarios for closure at the end of this school year. The decision is not final, and our community is working together to advocate for Stephenson. Want to help support our school? Explore the ways you can get involved below.
An Open Letter from the Stephenson Elementary School Community
A message from members of our school community regarding the proposed PPS changes affecting Stephenson.
Important Events
- Oct. 13 – PTA Meeting | Stephenson Library | 6-7:30 PM with Principal Jeans and School Board Member, Christy Splitt
- Oct. 19 – Principal Chat | Stephenson | 2:45 PM
- Oct. 20 – School Board Meeting | District Office | 6-8 PM
Things you can do today!
Show Your Stephenson Spirit!
Wear your Stephenson gear and help show community support.
Questions? Email the PTA at StephensonLionPTA@gmail.com
Contact PPS Board Members & Elected Officials
Below is a list of email addresses for PPS Board Members and elected officials. Families and community members are encouraged to reach out and share their questions, concerns, and perspectives regarding PPS’s proposed school closure and rightsizing plans.
*Be sure to put Stephenson in the subject line.*
PPS BOARD MEMBERS:
Christy Splitt – csplitt@pps.net
Michelle DePass (Vice-Chair) – mdepass@pps.net
Patte Sullivan – psullivan@pps.net
Rashelle Chase-Miller – rchasemiller@pps.net
Virginia La Forte – vlaforte@pps.net
Stephanie Engelsman – sengelsman@pps.net
Edward (Eddie) Wang (Chair) – eddiewang@pps.net
PPS SUPERINTENDENT:
Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong – karmstrong@pps.net
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Rep. Daniel Nguyen – Rep.DanielNguyen@oregonlegislature.gov
Senator Rob Wagner – Sen.RobWagner@oregonlegislature.gov
Councilor Eric Zimmerman
Term of Office: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026
Contact Councilor Eric Zimmerman’s Office
Councilor Mitch Green
Term of Office: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026
Contact Councilor Mitch Green’s Office
Councilor Olivia Clark
Term of Office: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026
Contact Councilor Olivia Clark’s Office
Meghan Moyer District 1 Commissioner – district1@multco.us
Mail letters to:
PPS District Office
501 N. Dixon Street
Portland, OR 97227