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Bridges’ 2026 S.O.A.R. Soirée Recap
This year’s event helped break down financial barriers and invested in our families, teachers, and students—all so we can help more kids rise to their full potential.
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What if “Bad Behavior” Is Actually A Cry for Help?
If you’re a fan of the Real Life, Whole Talk podcast, you may have recognized a familiar voice — our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, who was recently featured on the show.
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From Surviving to Thriving: A Neurodiversity Week Perspective on Belonging
We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, was recently featured in Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine with an insightful opinion piece titled “One Mom’s Fight to Help Kids Feel Like They Belong.”
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Spring Break 2026 in Portland
Spring break can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty—especially for families of neurodiverse middle schoolers. The shift in routine can be challenging, but it also opens the door to meaningful connection, exploration, and rest.
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Battle of the Gods: Who Will Rule Bridges?
Each year at Bridges Middle School, our 8th-grade students participate in a meaningful and memorable rite of passage — Top God. This special event represents the culmination of a year of hard work, creativity, and study in their 8th Grade Seminar, where students dive deep into Greek mythology.
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Todd Valentine Selected to Present at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Spring Conference
We are excited to share that our Ravens teacher, Todd Valentine, will present at the NCTM 2026 Spring Conference happening March 16-18 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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What Does Neurodivergent Mean? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Learning Differences
Businesses and schools are currently preparing for neurodiversity week, and as such, it and similar terms like neurodivergence are being used across several media, some talking about the importance of inclusion, others explaining why some kids take 3 hours to finish homework. In that sea of technical to educational information, it gets to a point…
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Beven Byrnes Featured on 101 FM News KXL for Women’s History Month
Bridges Middle School and Executive Director Beven Byrnes were recently featured on FM News 101 KXL as part of the station’s Women’s History Month coverage.
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5 Reasons the S.O.A.R. Soirée Matters
Each year, the Bridges community comes together for an evening that is equal parts celebration, connection, and impact. The S.O.A.R. Soirée isn’t just a gala — it’s a reflection of who we are, what we believe, and how we show up for our kids.
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A Message to Our Bridges Parent Community
Amidst all the joyful preparation happening across our school community—from the Lunar New Year to Autistic Barbie—I wanted to take a moment to speak honestly with you about the heaviness many of us are feeling in light of the horrific events unfolding in Minnesota, Maine, and right here in Portland.
