Demo Family Memo
June 6th, 2025
Principal Message
Demo Community,
As we approach the end of the school year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your continued support throughout this year. Your partnership has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.
The Class of 2025 went out on a high note, and our graduation celebration this past week was a tremendous success. The outpouring of love and support from our community was truly inspiring and a beautiful way to honor our graduating seniors.
As we head into this final week of school, students will be busy with finals, locker clean-outs, Chromebook returns, and Yondr pouch check-ins. We’re wrapping up and getting ready for a well-deserved summer break.
Please take a moment to review this week’s newsletter carefully. It contains important reminders and instructions to ensure a smooth close to the year—including the return of all devices and school equipment. Turning everything in on time helps avoid any unexpected charges.
Wishing all of you a safe, restful, and joyful summer. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
As always—be safe, and go Demos!
Drake
Schedule/Calendar for the Upcoming Week
Last week of school
Monday, June 9th - All 8 Day
Tuesday, June 10th - FINALS 1, 3, 5
Wednesday, June 11th -FINALS 2, 4, 6
Thursday, June 12th -FINALS 7 & 8 / Last Day of school
Friday, June 13th - Grading Day/ No School
Chromebook Summer Take Home Slips
If your student wishes to keep their Chromebook over the summer, they are required to turn in a signed Summer Take-Home permission slip to the main office by 12:20pm on Thursday, June 12th. Students who do not have this slip signed who wish to keep their Chromebook over the summer will have their devices locked. Blow are links to fill out.
English:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R1TUWOa94pWgIca1NN7rNg9_JizEmdAyG4QjrwzZqFc/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ednRNfDOmBabwrv8gudTPfN4W3fb2pWKWSmbi9O8zSU/edit?usp=sharing
Summer School Enrollment
Please connect with your school counselor to register.
Maritza Mendez mmendez@pps.net
Rebecca Norman - rnorman@pps.net
Multnomah County Student Health Center
Summer Bus Passes
All students who use Trimet during the summer should stop by the main office and pick up a summer bus pass. Their school ID will stop working as a bus pass at the end of June.
Student Services
Remind your student to clean out their lockers, anything left behind will be thrown away!
Announcements from Leadership
Welcome, 2025–2026 Jefferson Student Government! We are thrilled to welcome the newly elected Student Government leaders for the 2025–2026 school year! Your dedication to representing your peers, strengthening school spirit, and making Jefferson a more inclusive and empowered community is deeply appreciated. We can’t wait to see the ideas, energy, and leadership you’ll bring to the table. Here’s to an incoming year of growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact—go Demos! 💙💛
College and Career
Click here for Scholarships & Financial Aid Currently Open
Click here for College, Internship & Job Opportunities currently open
Opportunity Highlight of the Week: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity to gain experience in construction and beef up your apprenticeship application!
Most construction sites don't hire high school students, which makes it hard to get apprenticeships right out of high school. Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity during the summer is a great way for high school students to gain important experience for jobs in the trades. Must be 16 yrs or older. Ongoing volunteer opportunities all summer long!
Student Tech Team
"Lead by our Site Technology Specialist Kenneth Hamilton, our Demos student tech team was hard at work last Friday, cleaning and processing over 125 student Chromebooks that were turned in by our seniors to get them ready for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The student tech team has assisted Kenneth all year long with minor repairs to student Chromebooks and they recently got to enjoy a field trip to OMSI in recognition of all their hard work.
Shout Out
Congratulations to Ana Bisescu and Nat Barton for having their scripts selected for Portland Center Stage's Teen Playwrights Spring Showcase and dramatically read by professional actors at PCS!
PTSA
The Free Food Market is still open during summer.
Friday 1-3pm
Students and families are welcome to shop early at 12:30. Any questions call/text: Georgie 503- 285-9079
Athletics
Jefferson Athletics Information:
Week of June 6th - June 13th 2025
It is a great time to become a DEMO! Off Season Sports have started and will continue in the summer. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate.
Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland
Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in All Sports.
Coaches are listed below if you have questions.
Volleyball Coach: Shannon Lynch - slynch1@pps.net
Football Coach: Anthony Stoudamire - astoudam@pps.net
W. Soccer Coach: Laura Rindfusz - lrindfusz@pps.net
M. Soccer Coach: Matt Scholer - mscholer@pps.net
Cheer Coach: Martiesha Lambert - mlambert@pps.net
Men’s Basketball Coach: Robert Smaller - rsmaller@pps.net
Women’s BasketballCoach: Andre Lawrence - alawrenc@pps.net
Wrestling Coach: Montral Brazile - mbrazile@pps.net
Swimming Coach: Janice Lucas - jlucas@pps.net
Men’s Baseball Coach: Clarence “Tank” Richmond - crichmond@pps.net
Women’s Softball Coach: Ashley Echang - aechang1@pps.net
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach: Jordan Polk - jpolk@pps.net