Today's Security Action

Dear Kellogg families,

Earlier today, we received a phone call in which an anonymous caller threatened violence against our school. Out of an abundance of caution, we secured the perimeter of our campus, bringing staff and students inside and locking all doors and windows. We also alerted both the Portland Police Bureau and PPS Security. PPB officers and a PPS Campus Safety Associate quickly responded. Once they advised us that there was no danger to our school community, we returned to normal operations.

We understand that some students might have been troubled by the security action and could benefit from talking to a trusted adult. If your student would like help processing their feelings, please reach out to a member of our student support team:

Ashley Bevan, counselor, abevan@pps.net
Jeannette Scantling, counselor, jscantling@pps.net
Holly Vaughn-Edmonds, counselor, hvedmonds@pps.net
Bao Ngoc-Tong, school psychologist, btong@pps.net
Emma Sohriakoff, social worker, sohriakoff@pps.net

If you ever learn of anything that you think could pose a threat to student safety, please call our main office at 503-916-5707. You can also contact the SafeOregon tip line via text or phone at 844-472-3367; by email at tip@safeoregon.com; or you can download the SafeOregon app.

Creating a safe, welcoming learning environment for everyone at Kellogg is our top priority, and we will always act quickly and decisively where student safety is concerned. Please reach out to me at thanguyen@pps.net if you wish to discuss this further.

Sincerely,

Thai Nguyen

Principal

Portland Public Schools

https://www.pps.net/

Portland Public Schools aspires to graduate compassionate, critical thinkers who are able to collaborate to solve problems, and lead a more socially-just world. Central to this goal is affirming and operationalizing our deeply held community value of racial equity, social justice and inclusion.