Portland Public Schools First Day of School

Wednesday August 26th 2026 First Day of School
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Other start dates
Kindergarten Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.

Schools in Portland Public Schools

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Abernethy Elementary SchoolAinsworth Elementary SchoolAlameda Elementary SchoolAlliance High SchoolArleta Elementary SchoolAstor Elementary SchoolAtkinson Elementary School
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Beach Elementary SchoolBeaumont Middle SchoolBenson Polytechnic High SchoolBeverly Cleary SchoolBoise-Eliot Elementary SchoolBridger Elementary SchoolBridlemile Elementary SchoolBuckman Elementary School
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Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolCesar Chavez K-8 SchoolChapman Elementary SchoolChief Joseph Elementary SchoolCleveland High SchoolCreative Science SchoolCreston Elementary School
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Da Vinci Middle SchoolDr. Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolDuniway Elementary School
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Emerson School
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Faubion Elementary SchoolForest Park Elementary SchoolFranklin High School
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George Middle SchoolGlencoe Elementary SchoolGrant High SchoolGray Middle SchoolGrout Elementary School
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Harriet Tubman Middle SchoolHarrison Park SchoolHayhurst Elementary SchoolHosford Middle School
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolIrvington Elementary School
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Jackson Middle SchoolJames John Elementary SchoolJefferson High School
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Kairos PdxKellogg Middle SchoolKelly Elementary School
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Lane Middle SchoolLaurelhurst Elementary SchoolLe Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolLee Elementary SchoolLent Elementary SchoolLeodis V. Mcdaniel High SchoolLewis Elementary SchoolLincoln High SchoolLlewellyn Elementary School
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Maplewood Elementary SchoolMarkham Elementary SchoolMarysville Elementary SchoolMetropolitan Learning CenterMt Tabor Middle School
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Ockley Green Middle School
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Peninsula Elementary SchoolPortland Arthur Academy Charter SchoolPortland Village School
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Richmond Elementary SchoolRieke Elementary SchoolRigler Elementary SchoolRoosevelt High SchoolRosa Parks Elementary SchoolRose City ParkRoseway Heights School
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Sabin Elementary SchoolScott Elementary SchoolSellwood Middle SchoolSitton Elementary SchoolSkyline Elementary SchoolStephenson Elementary SchoolSunnyside Environmental School
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Vernon Elementary SchoolVestal Elementary School
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West Sylvan Middle SchoolWhitman Elementary SchoolWinterhaven SchoolWoodlawn Elementary SchoolWoodmere Elementary SchoolWoodstock Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Portland Public Schools located?
Portland School District 1J is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County and is part of the greater Portland metro area.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, the weather in Portland has typically ranged from the low 50s to mid-90s over the past three years. It's a good idea to wear light layers to accommodate the temperature changes throughout the day, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!
How many schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools has about 90 schools serving around 43000 students, covering grades from Pre-K through 12th grade. This diverse range ensures that students have access to quality education at every stage of their development.
Is Portland Public Schools a public school district?
Portland Public Schools is a public school district located in Oregon, funded through local and state resources. This ensures that all students in the district have access to quality education without tuition fees.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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