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  • It’s Official—Bridges Gala is April 13 and You’re Invited!

    It’s Official—Bridges Gala is April 13 and You’re Invited!

    Cue the music, light the room and bust out the disco ball—Bridges’ Gala is coming up on Saturday, April 13, and we want you to be there with us! Bridges’ 2024 Gala | 25th Anniversary Prom Edition Saturday, April 13, 2024 Doors at 5:30PM | Program at 7PM Castaway Portland, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland,…

  • Thank You for Helping Us Reach Our Goal

    Thank You for Helping Us Reach Our Goal

    With your help, we ended 2023 with great celebration. We are all blown away by the generosity of our community. Together, we surpassed our 2023 Annual Fund goal of $62,500, raising more than $72,000 for Bridges’ students.   Launched each fall, Bridges’ Annual Fund is dedicated to helping cover the school’s most basic costs. Funds…

  • Gifts and Presence

    Gifts and Presence

    The holidays are here and for many of us, it’s a time marked by gift-giving. The act of giving and receiving presents can bring joy to both the receiver and the giver. It exists in virtually every culture with a common purpose of forming and strengthening the bonds within human relationships.  In addition to tangible…

  • Kicking Off the 25th Season of Gratitude and Giving at Bridges

    Kicking Off the 25th Season of Gratitude and Giving at Bridges

    Fall is here!  Leaves are crunching underfoot; there is a nip in the air; and Bridges Middle School students are hard at work. As we head into the Thanksgiving break with friends and family, we are grateful for each and every one of you for your unwavering support and partnership. The long holiday break also…

  • What are the Impacts of Screen Time on Child and Teen Brains?

    What are the Impacts of Screen Time on Child and Teen Brains?

    It’s true that we live in a digital world. We find ourselves connecting virtually for work, school, social interactions,logistics, and more. We rely on our devices and it’s become a big part of how we function as a society.  As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we may struggle with our kids and their screen time. What…

  • Meet the School Counselors

    Meet the School Counselors

    And just like that, we’re back… there is a positive energy in our school right now and it is great to get back into the flow of a new school year. For those of you who haven’t met us, we are Dr. McKibbin and Mr.Leonette, the school counselors at Bridges. And a little bit about…