It has been a busy and exciting week here at Bridges Middle School! With both returning and new staff members, we’ve been hard at work setting up classrooms, organizing materials, and making sure everything is ready for an incredible school year. Things are truly coming together, and we cannot wait to welcome you into our new school at the Back-to-School Open House on September 8, followed immediately by our community ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This week, instead of our usual video message, we’re sharing a glimpse of what we’ve found to be the best kind of team building: building the school together. Our staff has rolled up their sleeves, built and moved furniture, and helped shape our learning environment—side by side—to create the best possible space for your kids.
In this short video clip, you’ll see our teachers and counselors working together to remove a massive marble table, making room for brand-new student desks and chairs. It’s sweaty, it’s messy, and it’s a perfect reflection of the teamwork and spirit that make Bridges so special.
Quick links:
Review our New Campus FAQ.
You can view the 2025/26 school calendar here.
Submit your questions here via our Google Form– we’ll answer them in upcoming videos, shared every week by email.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for sneak peeks of the new campus, behind-the-scenes progress, and other move-related news throughout the summer.
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- Monday, September 8, 2025
- Bridges Middle School, 1250 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
- Family Open House: 2:00–4:00 PM
- Community Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting: 4:00–5:00 PM
Dr. Carrie Hall, Principal + Beven Byrnes, Executive Director
chall@bridgesms.org bbyrnes@bridgesms.org