Swedish School in Portland

08/01/2026

🎉 Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year is Now Open!
We are excited to welcome returning and new families for another wonderful year of learning Swedish language, culture, and traditions together!

To register, simply email your family's information to [email protected], and we'll help you get started.

We can't wait to see both familiar and new faces this fall! 💙💛

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🎉 Anmälan till läsåret 2026–2027 är nu öppen!

Vi ser fram emot att välkomna både återkommande och nya familjer till ännu ett fantastiskt år där vi tillsammans lär oss om det svenska språket, kulturen och traditionerna!

För att anmäla er, skicka ett mejl med familjens uppgifter till [email protected], så hjälper vi er att komma igång.

Vi ses i höst! 💙💛

06/27/2026

Come celebrate with us this weekend!

Midsummer is this weekend! ☀️🌸 Have you gotten your tickets yet? Join us for a joyful weekend of live music, dancing, flower crowns, delicious food, artisan vendors, family activities, and Nordic traditions as we celebrate the summer solstice together. Buy your tickets now and save before prices increase at the door. We can't wait to celebrate with you! https://www.oregonmidsummer.com/

06/13/2026

Hope to see you there!

The 99th Portland Midsommar 2026 is tomorrow!!
Come celebrate a Swedish Summer celebration with us. 🌼🌿🌸

02/03/2026

The Swedish School in Portland is looking for a grade school level teacher to support children between the ages of 6 and 9 for our Grupp 1 class, in Swedish language and culture for the 2025-2026 Spring Term.
Classes are held 2 Saturdays per month 9:30am-1:30pm at Augustana Lutheran Church (NE Irvington) in Portland. If you are someone who is proficient in Swedish language, culture and traditions and would enjoy teaching Swedish language, arts, crafts and other fun activities to children 2 Saturdays each month then please contact us [email protected]

We are enthusiastic about fostering students’ interest in the Swedish language and traditions. We enjoy singing, crafts, games and baking. We organize outdoor days and have our own Lucia procession and other fun activities. Classes are conducted by part-time teachers paid on an hourly basis. The school board is run by parent volunteers who also enjoy helping in the classroom, and with special events like our annual Lucia and fundraising events.
The Swedish School in Portland is a non-profit association run by volunteers since established in 1997. The school’s primary purpose is to teach Swedish to children from Swedish-speaking families who speak both English and Swedish. Most of our students come from a bilingual home(ie both Swedish and English are spoken at home. More information is available at

Välkommen till Swedish School in Portland, Oregon Helping students to comprehend, speak, read, and write Swedish Learn more About the School The goal of the Swedish School in Portland is to develop the students’ ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write Swedish. In addition, the students lear...

12/15/2025

✨ Glad Lucia! | Happy Lucia! ✨

På lördag fylldes vår skola av ljus, sång och glädje när våra elever firade Luciadagen, en älskad svensk tradition som sprider ljus i årets mörkaste tid.🕯️

Klädda i vitt—med glada peppargubbar!—sjöng barnen traditionella luciasånger och delade en fin stund av gemenskap.

Efter firandet samlades vi i gemenskap för fika, med njöt av hembakade bullar och godsaker, samtal och samvaro.☕🍪

Tack till våra elever, familjer och pedagoger som gjorde detta luciafirande så minnesvärt.

God Lucia och ett Gott Nytt År! 🌟

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On Saturday our school was filled with candlelight, song, and joy as our students celebrated Lucia Day, a cherished Swedish tradition that brings light into the darkest time of the year. 🕯️

Dressed in white—with cheerful peppargubbar!—our children sang traditional Lucia songs and shared a beautiful moment of togetherness.

After the celebration, we gathered as a community for fika, enjoying homebaked rolls and treats, conversation, and connection. ☕🍪

Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for making this Lucia celebration so special.

12/15/2025

✨ Glad Lucia! | Happy Lucia! ✨

På lördag fylldes vår skola av ljus, sång och glädje när våra elever firade Luciadagen, en älskad svensk tradition som sprider ljus i årets mörkaste tid.🕯️

Klädda i vitt—med glada peppargubbar!—sjöng barnen traditionella luciasånger och delade en fin stund av gemenskap.

Efter firandet samlades vi i gemenskap för fika, med njöt av hembakade bullar och godsaker, samtal och samvaro.☕🍪

Tack till våra elever, familjer och pedagoger som gjorde detta luciafirande så minnesvärt.

God Lucia och ett Gott Nytt År! 🌟

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On Saturday our school was filled with candlelight, song, and joy as our students celebrated Lucia Day, a cherished Swedish tradition that brings light into the darkest time of the year. 🕯️

Dressed in white—with cheerful peppargubbar!—our children sang traditional Lucia songs and shared a beautiful moment of togetherness.

After the celebration, we gathered as a community for fika, enjoying homebaked rolls and treats, conversation, and connection. ☕🍪

Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for making this Lucia celebration so special.

12/05/2025

This is such a beautiful event to start off the holidays. Come celebrate with us!

12/02/2025

Grattis to our Swedish School Alum!

Please join us in congratulating our new Official Oregon Lucia, Sofie Averskog! She now carries forward a tradition that has been part of Oregon’s Nordic community for generations. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the court and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Watch the Selection & Crowning Event and meet the rest of the Lucia Court: https://www.nordicnorthwest.org/lucia-scholarship

11/29/2025

Come see us Saturday at the market!

We welcome you all to The Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market, happening this coming Saturday, November 29th

🕰️9am to 4pm

🏫Norse Hall
111 NE 11th Ave Portland, OR

Guests will get in the holiday spirit (julstämning) as they:
🛍️WANDER through 30+ vendors selling an array of Nordic goods
🌭TASTE cherished Nordic foods
🌟CREATE Jul-themed crafts in the kids area
🎶LISTEN to live entertainment
🕯️Meet the 2025 Lucia Court
🎄EXPLORE the huge LEGO Christmas display
🎅🏻TAKE your photo with Jultomten 📸

The market will also feature many local Scandinavian organizations who welcome all to join in celebrating the season.

To purchase tickets online:

https://newswedenpdx.square.site/goatmarket2025

Adult Tickets
(Adults are shoppers aged 16+)
$8.00
Youth Tickets
(Youth shoppers are aged 4 to 15)
$4.00

07/12/2024

Registration for the ‘24-‘25 School Year is now open. Our first day of school will be Saturday, Sept 14.

https://swedishschool.org/registrera/

We are a Saturday language and cultural school meeting twice per month 9:30am-1:30 pm at Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon. We offer two classes: a pre-school class and an ages 6-12 class.

Official enrollment will begin in August. Register now to get on our enrollment list!