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Exciting Summer Camp Opportunities!
This summer, Bridges Middle School is excited to help bring creativity, STEM learning, artistic exploration, and joyful community experiences to students and families across Portland!
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2026 Top God Winner
A huge congratulations to Alana and her god, Persephone, for being named this year’s Top God winner!
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DECLAN, CLASS OF 2022
At this year’s S.O.A.R. Soirée, Declan shared an insightful and personal reflection on the word “S.O.A.R.” He told the audience, “When I hear the word S.O.A.R., it lands differently with me. Because getting off the ground takes the right conditions, the right support, and people who believe in you. Bridges was that for me.” In…
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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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Bridges Leaders Recognized as Global Gamechangers in CEO News Daily Feature
We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, and Principal, Dr. Carrie Hall, have been recognized in CEO News Dailyas part of “18 Women Leaders and Gamechangers Making the World a Better Place.”
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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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Bridges Middle School Awarded National ASE Larry Marone Grant
We’re proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2025-2026 recipient of the ASE Larry Marone Grant, a national honor recognizing excellence in art education within special education settings.
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Understanding How We Assess Student Learning: Why We Use MAP and i-Ready
A question we’re often asked by parents is: How do you know how my child is doing academically, and how do you use that information?
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Supporting Your Child in Math: Building Foundations and Reaching New Heights
Every student is a mathematician in the making. Some may move swiftly through new concepts, while others need more time and targeted support to strengthen foundational skills. As parents and educators, our shared goal is to help every child grow in confidence and ability — both where they are now and where they are headed…
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Rethinking “Extended Time”: A Closer Look at What Truly Helps Students with ADHD
A recent Education Week article by Elizabeth Heubeck, titled “Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students with ADHD?”, takes a critical look at one of the most widely used classroom accommodations: giving students with ADHD extra time to complete assignments or exams. Rather than relying on external controls, like rigid break schedules or extended…
