Ida B. Wells High School - Portland, OR

Important: Chromebook and Charger Return Required by Friday, June 5

Dear Students and Families,As part of Portland Public Schools' district-wide technology refresh, all student Chromebooks and chargers must be returned before the end of the school year.All Chromebooks and chargers are due on Friday, June 5, following students' last final exam during 7th period.This year, unlike previous years, students will not be taking their school-issued Chromebooks home for the summer. All devices must be collected and returned to the district in preparation for the rollo...

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The 2026 yearbook will be distributed this Thursday at the end of the day in the cafeteria in conjunction with Ida B. Chella. We still have books available for sale via SchoolPay through this Wednesday night. After that, books can only be purchased directly from Ana Curtis, the bookkeeper, in the main office. She will be available to sell books on Thursday until 4 pm, and then every day after while supplies last before school, during flex, and during lunch. She will not be selling books after school. If you missed last year's book, we still have a few copies available for purchase. If you have any questions, please contact Keith Higbee, the yearbook advisor at [email protected].

Bonjour!

We are hiring for a .5 French teacher at IBW for the 26-27 school year. Here is the website to apply https://www.pps.net/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities. The job posting # is 29438.

Merci!

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Our Annual Art Show is Thursday, May 14th from 3:30pm-5pm in the Foyer. The Art Show will feature artwork from every student in an art class (Photography, Printmaking, Drawing & Painting, and Ceramics). Hundreds of students from all levels of art classes are represented. Please come and support our wonderful artists!! Hope to see you there!

Great day for the Ida B. Wells Music Department! From the excitement of the St. Johns Parade to the State Choir Competition, our students represented with incredible talent and spirit. And a special shoutout to the Princess Sophie Lafrenz of the Ida B. Wells Band, who proudly took part in the parade festivities as well! 🎶👑.

Just can't get enough of the Awesome 80's Auction? The online auction is now open and closing tonight at 7PM sharp!

There are some AMAZING things online. Here's a sneak peek:

We have signups like a Cheese and Wine Pairing party to benefit choir and a Bourbon tasting benefiting Men's Volleyball.
We have gift cards like King Pins, Pizzeria Otto and Switch Clothing
Summer Camps
Vacation stays
Senior Picture Packages
Experiences and sport event tickets
Wine, wine and more wine
Birthday party packages
private parking space for your student
and more!

IBW Booster Club Awesome 80s Auction Catalog Ida B. Wells Booster Club Fundraising Auction

The AWESOME 80's Online Auction closes tonight (Sunday, April 26) at 7pm. You only have a few hours to get in on the bidding fun to support student programs at IBWHS. There are some AMAZING things in the online auction so check it out!!! https://idabwells.schoolauction.net/2026auction/catalog

You also can make a donation to the IBW Booster Club to contribute to our grant fund. While we are all very excited about the IBW remodel, the Booster Club's incoming profit will be reduced by $20k for the next 3 years because we can't run Concessions. Less money means we can give out fewer grants for student programs. We ask you to consider donating if you haven't already done so to help us sustain our grant fund at the current level. You can donate here https://idabwells.schoolauction.net/2026auction/g/

Thank you so much for your support!
Ida B Wells Booster Club - Ida B. Wells High School, Portland

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Contribute Now Thank you for your support! The IBW Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) and our tax ID is 93-1039512 and your donation is tax deductible.

We are looking for parents/guardians who are interested in chaperoning our dance. This year, our Prom will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 7-10 pm at The Loft at 8th Avenue (2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214)

Chaperones will have to arrive around 1 hour early (6:15 pm).

There are four chaperoning options for Prom night, and these include:

Coat check

Check-in

Hall monitors

Dance floor monitor

We would love for you to come!

To volunteer as a Prom Chaperone, please fill out the form linked here:

Google Form Link Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfblY6vmsFp_zl71O7HZG-OhVBOpJfnOS_TgLjO8BHgG1gEUw/viewform

If you have questions, feel free to email [email protected].

Thank you so much!!
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2026 Prom Chaperones Prom is just around the corner, and we are excited to host a fun and spirited dance for our students. To ensure the evening is both safe and memorable, we are seeking volunteer chaperones to assist with supervision during the event. We are asking that chaperones are available from 6:15 PM to 10:00 P...

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 4–8, 2026, and we’d love your help making it meaningful for our amazing team.

Students, families, and alumni are invited to submit a short note of appreciation, gratitude, or a favorite memory about a teacher or staff member who has made a difference. Each message will be printed and delivered during the week—a simple gesture that truly goes a long way.

Please submit your message by May 1, 2026 via google form https://forms.gle/DkkKRWVpyJzvYJmE8

Planned celebrations include:

May 4: Student-made banner and a cheering welcome
May 5: Coffee for staff
May 6: Fruit stand from PTA
May 7: Donut treats
May 8: Pancake breakfast from Ida B Wells HS Athletics

Need inspiration? When writing your note, you might reflect on:

What makes this teacher or staff member special
A favorite memory or moment
A meaningful lesson learned
Three words that describe them
Something they do that makes you smile
The impact they’ve had on you or your student
Let’s show our appreciation—your words matter more than you think.

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Thank you to everyone who has already supported our Band Spring Flower & Plant Fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised $621 so far.

Great news—the fundraiser has been extended through May 15th, giving you more time to shop for beautiful bulbs, seeds, Mother’s Day gifts, and gardening supplies.

With 50% of every purchase going directly back to the Ida B. Wells High School Band program, your support makes a real difference. Funds raised help provide sheet music, instrument repairs, professional workshops, pre-game meals, transportation to parades, and financial assistance for student band trips.

If you haven’t had a chance to shop yet, or would like to place another order, please visit:
https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/idabwellshsband

Thank you for supporting our talented musicians!

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Ida B. Wells High School Band Flower Power Fundraising helps support groups, causes and communities using an earth-friendly alternative to traditional fundraising through the sale of flowers, bulbs and perennials that can be enjoyed for years to come!