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POIC

Non-profit Organization dedicated to the success of BIPOC youth and young adults through education a RAHS North Portland
717 N. Killingsworth Ct.

Rosemary Anderson is an accredited alternative high school serving students who are looking for small classes, inspiring teachers and more whole-life support, as they work towards completing their high school diploma or GED. Each student receives individual support from our team of teachers and career training advocates, who will work with you to find the best path forward in school and in career

preparation. Once connected to our team, we continue to provide mentoring after graduation through the transition to college or career training, and stay with you until the age of 25. Services include small classes, field trips, mentors, Sylvan tutors, counseling and social support services, employment and training programs, connections to internships, after school classes including yoga, art, drama and music, teen parent programs and free breakfast and lunch. RAHS operates in five locations, with one shared syllabus and educational philosophy. Our schools are located in North Portland, New Columbia and East Portland/Gresham. Portland, OR 97217

RAHS New Columbia
4610 N. Trenton, Portland, OR 97213

RAHS East
2208 SE 182nd, Portland, OR 97223

RAHS Lents
9330 SE Harold St, Portland, OR 97266

Rosemary Anderson Middle School
4430 N. Trenton, Portland, OR 97203

06/24/2026

"..an eloquent voice is a way to communicate our difference, a means of proclaiming to the world there is but one of us—and we have something to say in a way only we can say it.” - Mitchell S. Jackson

Following his keynote address at this year's Rosemary Anderson Prep commencement, POIC was further honored to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author and native Portlander Mitchell S. Jackson for an "Intro to Voice" writer's workshop with our Community Safety team.

Jackson, who regularly works with justice-impacted communities, developed the seminar to help participants share their stories with clarity. The interactive lecture also defined and explored the significance of eloquence in a narrative voice.

According to Jackson, an eloquent voice is singular—a way of understanding identity and asserting its value to the world around us. This is especially true for marginalized groups navigating systemic harm and historical trauma. Through his teaching, Jackson showed that crafting one's voice is as personal as it is political.

The “Intro to Voice” lecture is a key addition to POIC's Community Safety Worker professional development module, giving our team practical tools they'll carry into job interviews, client documentation, community engagement, and beyond.

We'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to Mitchell S. Jackson for his time, wisdom, and belief in the power of our voices. We are forever grateful to have you in the POIC community. 🖊️💚🤝🏾

06/17/2026

"There are plenty of reasons to be hopeful, beginning with the truth that you all have bested obstacles that have stood between you and switching that tassel from right to left." - Mitchell S. Jackson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, activist, and Rosemary Anderson Prep commencement Keynote Speaker.

That's a wrap! 🎓🎓🎓 Here's a first look at our Class of 2026 Rosemary Anderson Prep Graduation ceremony, which we celebrated alongside our students and community last week. Now officially recognized as RA Prep alumni, our students are ready to embark on their next adventure, armed with curiosity, humility, and the confidence to demand and create a better world. 🥲🫶🏽

06/12/2026

Onto the next! 🎉🎓🫶🏽⏩

This week, a typically sleepy cafeteria was packed to the brim with families, students, faculty and walls of tinsel in celebration of our Rosemary Anderson Prep Middle School 8th grade continuation! The "Met Gala" themed ceremony gave students a chance to shine in the spotlight they so deeply deserve.

Our 11 continuing 8th graders are prepared to take on a new chapter with their heads held high. Their remarkable growth is due, in large part, to thoughtful guidance from our RAMS educators.

Thank you, staff and faculty, for teaching with care. And thank you, students, for your hard work and bright character — these qualities will follow you always.

Congratulations, and have a wonderful summer! ♥️♥️♥️

06/11/2026

😎🎓 Educated, accomplished, and cooool as ever.

Give it up for our grads! You set the bar high, we can’t wait to see what you do next ❤️

06/10/2026

✨🎓 HATS OFF TO OUR GRADUATES!! 🎓✨

The Rosemary Anderson Prep Class of 2026 gathered last evening to celebrate their graduation, surrounded by the teachers, family, friends, and mentors who supported them every step of the way.

This year's graduates are brought together by shared experiences but leave Rosemary Anderson Prep with a story all their own. Together, they built a community defined by care, determination, and endless potential.

Congratulations to our students on their monumental achievement! We are so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

06/08/2026

Did you spot Bigfoot 👀🔎🌲? We sure did! All smiles and big dreams at this year's Grand Floral Starlight Parade with 🧡

Together, we're celebrating what it means to advocate for the health and wellness of our participants. POIC is proudly building awareness and creating access to mental and physical health services, so families have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.

A huge thank you to our partners for your support, collaboration, and commitment to building a healthy Oregon and thriving communities!

06/03/2026

We dream big with our community partners. Thank you, CareOregon, for the support, partnership, and commitment to a healthy Oregon and thriving communities. See you at this weekend's Grand Floral Starlight Parade!

05/27/2026

"You have to remember that through all the chaos in these photos, a good story came out of it. A lot of recovery came out of it." - Ronnie Salu, POIC Frontline Worker and Photovoice Team member.

POIC's Healing Hurt People team and researchers from the OHSU Trauma Center and the OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center recently gathered to present their collaborative project in a soft launch exhibition. The study, "Journeys: A Photovoice Project," is rooted in visual storytelling and centers on the experiences of POIC intensive case managers to capture the unseen aspects of their work.

The project has drawn national attention for its unique research approach: the Photovoice methodology. Photovoice reimagines how violence prevention and intervention programs can collect and assess data by putting cameras into the hands of frontline workers. The resulting images offer an unfiltered look at the experiences of our team and the community members they serve.

Frontline workers are the core of the violence prevention and intervention movement. By documenting their realities, we can make this work more visible, valued, and viable.

Thank you to our research partners at OHSU for their dedicated time and collaboration on this project. We are proud to work alongside you on the path toward safer communities. ❤️

05/22/2026

Great teachers make the world better 🌎🫶🏽 Rosemary Anderson Prep's Kay Shoemaker (pictured far left) is one of those teachers.

Kay is a science educator at our North campus, specializing in Marine Biology. Students come to expect a sense of belonging when they enter Kay's classroom. Where exactly her class meets is less predictable, often leading students out of the building and into Oregon's natural landscape.

This year, Kay facilitated a series of coastal field trips, with hands-on lessons exploring everything from Oceanography to Watershed and Salmon Ecology. Their final trip (a favorite among the class) concluded with a tide-pooling session led by practicing Marine Biologists with Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators. Under the guidance of field professionals, students participated in ongoing research investigating sea star wasting, intertidal zones, and sea urchin recovery.

Kay believes the most impactful way to learn is by doing. Whether at a tide pool, on a riverbank, or back on campus, students leave Kay's classroom with a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Thank you, Kay, for sparking curiosity and expanding real-world opportunities for our kids. We are so lucky to have you ❤️

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717 N Killingsworth Court
Portland, OR
97217

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15037977222

Website

http://www.portlandoic.org/

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