Press Release
Information from the Beaverton School District
School
District Goal:
All students will
show continuous
progress toward
their personal
learning goals,
developed in
collaboration with
teachers and
parents, and will
be prepared for
post-secondary
education and
career success.
WE want every
student to
graduate with
many options and
be prepared to:
April 28, 2014
AHS a semi-finalist in the $50,000 Vans Custom Culture contest
Aloha High School (AHS) is a semifinalist in the Vans Custom Culture competition,
a national high school shoe customization contest where schools from all over the United
States compete for a chance to win money for their art programs. Registered schools
received four pairs of blank Vans sneakers to be customized in four themes: Art, Music,
Action Sports and Local Flavor.
Aloha High School was one of 2,000 schools to receive four shoes from Vans. Students
customized each sneaker. The Local Flavor shoes honor Portland’s “weirdness” with a
tribute to the Naked Bike Race, Action Sports pay homage to surfers and the sea, the Art
entry features de-constructed Vans and a nod to Jackson Pollock and the Music masterpiece
turns the Vans into a working violin.
If Aloha wins the Northwest Regional Competition, through public vote, the AHS Art
Department would receive $4,000 and will be one of five schools eligible to win $50,000.
The link to vote for Aloha High School, Northwest Region is http://sites.vans.com/customculture/.
The shoes are on display in the main office of Aloha High School, 18550 SW Kinnaman
Rd., Beaverton.
THINK:
Creatively & Critically
KNOW:
Master Content
ACT:
Self Direct &
Collaborate
GO:
Navigate Locally &
Globally.
Communications &
Community
Involvement Dept.
503-591-4360
24-Hour Newsline
503-591-4434
Website
www.beaverton.k12.or.us
The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be
no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.
King Arthur Flour teaches Highland Park MS students
to bake and give back
Sixth and seventh grade students at Highland Park Middle School will learn to bake and give
back as part of the King Arthur Flour “Bake for Good: Kids Learn Bake Share Program” on
Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Highland Park Middle School, 7000 SW Wilson Ave.,
Beaverton. The King Arthur Flour Company of Norwich, Vt., will visit Highland Park Middle
School to teach sixth and seventh-grade students to bake fresh, nutritious bread from scratch.
“The Bake for Good: Kids Learn Bake Share Program has three goals: learn, bake, share,” says
Paula Gray, Bake for Good: Kids Learn Bake Share Program Manager. “The cross-curricular
program includes math, science, reading, following directions, and more; baking is a practical
application of those skills and students are eager to use and share their newfound knowledge
by baking for others. Plus, they get to eat some of their homework!”
Following the presentation, students will receive ingredients, including King Arthur White
Whole Wheat Flour, to take home. They are encouraged to bake two loaves of bread – one
for them to keep and another to bring back to school for donation to the Sunshine Pantry, and
Chehalem Elementary School students and families.
Fourth and fifth grade students at Chehalem Elementary School will participate in the “Bake
for Good: Kids Learn Bake Share Program” on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, please contact Michael Gould at 503-672-3640.
About Beaverton School District
The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement
and innovative programs. Beaverton is the third largest school district in Oregon with 51
schools, nearly 40,000 students and 4,300 talented staff. Beaverton schools are dedicated to
providing outstanding, challenging educational opportunities that prepare students to be
college and career ready. The district enjoys strong community support with parents, citizens,
community partners and businesses donating countless volunteer hours and services to help
students succeed.
Beaverton School District Goal
All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed
in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education
and career success.