Tucker Maxon School

Whether they're emulating famous artists, writing their own class constitution, acting out classic tales, identifying invertebrates, or watching history come alive before their eyes, learning is always an adventure for our students.

Our Elementary and Preschool teachers use intoReading, iReady, Heggerty, and Learning Without Tears, and our Reading Specialist and Elementary teachers are trained in the Orton Gillingham approach to reading and writing.

Do you know a curious, creative kid who would thrive at Tucker Maxon? We're currently running a 25% discount for each elementary student enrolled with a two-year commitment, and you can email [email protected] for more details!

If you'd like to learn more about Tucker Maxon, call 503.235.6551 or visit the link in our bio to set up a tour. We'd love to meet you!

Blue skies and sunny days? It's on the Tucker Maxon playground!

Keep an eye out for more outdoor fun on our annual (Tuesday, June 2)!

Looking for the perfect summer camp experience for the young artist in your family? There's still time to register for Tucker Maxon's beloved Summer Arts Camp! With eight weeks of art, music, and storytelling, it's no wonder we've been voted a PDX Parent Reader Favorite several years running.

Camp kicks off on June 22 and runs through August 14. Camp days start at 8:30 and end at 2:30, with extended care until 5:30 for an additional fee. With a different theme every week -- Wildlife Safari! Fairytale Fantasy! Natural Wonders! and lots more! -- we have something for everyone.

For more information or to register, visit the Summer Arts Camp link in our bio. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, so don't delay!

Scroll through to see some of the masterpieces of summer camps past. We can't wait to see what you create!

From the treehouse to the sport court, the garden beds to the goat pen, our students know and love every inch of our playground. Athletic pursuits and creative projects abound as kids engage their bodies, minds, and hearts in this beloved outdoor space!

Do you know a curious, creative kid who would thrive at Tucker Maxon? We're currently running a 25% discount for each elementary student enrolled with a two-year commitment, and you can email [email protected] for more details!

If you'd like to learn more about Tucker Maxon, call 503.235.6551 or visit the link in our bio to set up a tour. We'd love to meet you!

If you're looking for a unique summer camp experience for your creative, fun-loving kids, Tucker Maxon's beloved Summer Arts Camp will welcome you with open arms (and googly eyes)!

Camp kicks off on June 22 and runs through August 14. Camp days start at 8:30 and end at 2:30, with aftercare until 5:30 for an additional fee.

With a different theme every week -- Wildlife Safari! Fairytale Fantasy! Natural Wonders! and lots more! -- we have something for everyone. Mythical Masterpiece (Week 7) has been a popular choice this year -- so if you have a mythology buff, be sure to register as soon as you can!

For more information or to register, visit the Summer Arts Camp link in our bio. We hope to see you this summer!

We look forward to all year! Check out a few fabulous moments from Fancy Day and Animal Day...

Enter the elementary building through the playground door, and you'll immediately be swept away by the color and drama of the second- and third-graders' expressionist drawings displayed on the wall!

Teacher Ripley explains that expressionism began in the 1920s as a movement "focused on conveying feelings and emotions rather than depicting reality. Artists used vivid colors, distorted shapes, and exaggerated forms to express their inner feelings."

One work (image number four) struck your humble correspondent as particularly evocative. When asked about its creation, Teacher Ripley revealed that the artist had to leave class early that day and poured their disappointment out on the page. Expressionism: does what it says on the tin!

The school was abuzz with excitement on Friday as the folks from the Portland Insectarium arrived for a much ant-icipated visit.

Enthralled students (and teachers) of all ages crowded around the library table as the Insectarium's bug wranglers showed off a dead leaf mantis, a colony of horrid king assassin bugs, Brazilian scorpions, a glamorous Southern house spider, and many more! At the "touch table," students got to hold baby beetles, zebra isopods, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

The Insectarium's wranglers were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging as they helped learners of all ages feel comfortable and confident with our many-legged visitors. We had a websolutely fabulous time!

On a scale of preschool ladybugs, how's your Monday going? Let us know in the comments!

Tucker Maxon is a pretty special place...and our "Specials" classes are a big reason! Weekly Music with Teacher Andy and Library with Ms. Shannon are beloved by Preschool and Elementary alike. Elementary adores Art with Teacher Ripley, and everyone in the school looks forward to having PE with Coach T three times a week!

We're now enrolling preschool through fifth grades for the 2026-2027 school year, and we'd love to be a part of the next chapter in your child's journey.

We're currently running a 25% discount for each elementary student enrolled with a two-year commitment. Email [email protected] for more details.

If you'd like to learn more about Tucker Maxon, call 503.235.6551 or visit the link in our bio for more information or to set up a tour. We'd love to meet you!