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A grove of white colored evergreen trees stand together in front of a white background. This image is used frequently by Portland Forest School, an alternative K-8 private school in Portland, OR.
A Portland Forest School teacher (PFS is an alternative K-8 private school in Portland, OR) is teaching a group of students how to identify animal tracks in a sand bank, with a fall forest behind her..

As with all independent schools, tuition covers much of the cost of educating each student.

There is a gap between the cost of tuition and the full scope and breadth of what we strive to offer every student and family. 

We rely on your contributions to support our areas of greatest need that are not covered by tuition alone.  

What we offer beyond our cost of tuition

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Tuition Assistance:
Your contributions will directly support tuition assistance programs, making our school accessible to a wider range of families.

Support for Faculty and Staff Development:
Your donation will enable us to provide the following ongoing Professional Development (PD) opportunities to our faculty and staff, ensuring the highest quality of education. 

  • Culturally Responsive Program Training

  • PD on teaching strategies to support neurodiversity

  • PD on naturalist skills connecting our current curriculum with specific Forest School Skills.

    School Enhancements, including Transportation and Off Site Land Partnerships:
    Help us expand and diversify our off-site travel locations. We consistently look for vehicle funding to support more far afield destinations, supporting our kids and their our work in our forests.

Other ways you can help support Portland Forest School

  • Volunteer!

  • Refer friends to check out our school

  • Share our social media posts

  • Send us testimonials for our website

  • Attend our annual Forest Faire fundraiser

  • Talk to your favorite small businesses about donating to our yearly auction

  • Connect us with other organizations for funding or community building

A group of three Portland Forest School students (Portland Forest School is an alternative K-8 private school in Portland, OR) stand together on a trail and a deer stands in front of them, looking at them, with a forest of evergreens behind the deer.
The Portland Forest School is back in session!! Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade are out on the land enjoying the beautiful weather we have had here in the Pacific Northwest ☀️ #portlandoregon #natureeducation #forestschool
We are so proud of our Forest school graduates! Four of the youth in the Paddle Tribal Waters @paddletribalwaters program graduated 8th grade from the Portland Forest School. Rios to Rivers @riostorivers made this epic adventure possible where thre
We are committed to helping remove invasive plant species here at the Portland Forest School. This pic is from a couple years ago when students worked in mixed aged groups to harvest invasive Holly to burn for our full moon fire. We work together a
How do you want your child to learn? When does your child thrive? What makes your child feel independent, resourceful and confident? If your answers include being outside, moving, hands-on learning, critical thinking and curiosity- The Portland Fo
Looking back at 2024 we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible year we’ve shared here at the Portland Forest School. Our mission is to cultivate resilient, curious, and adaptable learners through profound connection with the natura
This is one of the places our Forest School students and teachers travel to and spend time at weekly! We have so much gratitude for our community partner who makes this outdoor location possible. #forestschool #forestkids #outdooradventures #handso
Portland Forest School students use animal tracks to understand who the other inhabitants of spaces are and what goes on when humans are not present in a space. Some educational terms that animal tracking teaches students: shape and pattern recogni
At Portland Forest School, nature seamlessly connects with our grade-level lessons. The sight of falling acorns and chestnuts, the changing colors of leaves, and the fastidious activity of squirrels all spark curiosity and foster learning in all of o
Over the years Portland Forest School students have had the opportunity to spend time with heritage trees. This pic is from last year when the Middle school pod 6-8th grade students had the opportunity to connect with nature in this way. Learning ou
Our K-2 pod students learn about responsible fire as they work with ferro rods to light fires from sparks. Hands on learning and applying outdoor skills to relevant academics that meet Oregon state educational standards is an important part of our fo
Teacher Brian is one of the 3-5th grade pod teachers. Classes regularly travel to Sauvie Island and on this day students found an animal den, beaver print and fox tracks! #sauvieisland #portlandoregon #foresteducation #outdoorschool #nonprofitorgan
Fall projects over the years for our 3rd-5th grade pod have included pine needle baskets and water cycle work. Typical day in the field for these forest school kids! 🌲 #foresteducation #pineneedlebasket #watercycle #forestschool #outdooreducation #