Welcome to Fowler Middle School
We are so glad you are here!
New Students
We are glad to have your student join us at Fowler Middle School.
Your student's first day will typically be an orientation day. They will receive their schedule, take any necessary tests, take a tour of the school, open their locker and walk the route to their classes. They will attend their full schedule the next day. We will inform you if there are any changes to this plan.
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
The use of cell phones is not allowed during the school day from the time students walk into the school building until they walk out at 3:10. This also means that students may not use phones in the hallways or bathrooms, staff offices, or other areas at any time during the school day. Cell phones and earbuds/air pods need to be off and away from 8:15am - 3:10pm. If parents need to contact students during the school day, they should call the office and a note will be delivered to students.
In addition, students are not allowed to record others, take pictures of others (students or staff), and/or share or post without the other’s consent. If this occurs, the school will respond, including contacting the involved students’ family to provide appropriate support and follow up.
Morning Drop off
Please follow all school staff members instructions. This area gets very congested so please pull as far forward as you can and your student will walk to your car so traffic does not back up onto Walnut Street. Quickly have your student get into & out of the car to keep traffic moving smoothly.
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Afternoon Pick-up:
- Do not pick-up in front of the school building between 3:00-3:30.
- Enter Driveway on Walnut St. (near tennis courts).
- Proceed forward and park in any available space.
- When all spaces are occupied, a row of cars will form around the inner island of spaces.
- The outside lane will be left open for passing cars.
- DO NOT STOP in the outside lane, you may keep circling around if you did not get your student on the first run by the loading zone.
- Students wait on the sidewalk by the baseball field house.
- Pick up students in the loading zone or in your parking space.
- An adult will be in the parking lot daily to assist in the crosswalk.
- Our goal is to have the lot empty by 3:25.
- Exiting the lot will be RIGHT TURN ONLY during pick-up and drop-off times. Please plan accordingly.
If your student is getting picked up early from school, please have them bring a note to the attendance secretary before school starts so we can have them ready to leave on time. If you forget to send a note, you can contact the main office, 503-431-5000, to have them in the office when you arrive.
Bus Riders
For students riding a bus, their bus, pick-up time and pick-up (and drop-off) location should be available on ParentVue and StudentVue. It is located under the “Student Info” tab. Roll to the bottom, and if your student has a bus route based on the address we have on file, it will look like this:
We are told that it is easier to locate on a browser versus the app. Look for it on a computer or tablet if possible. If you are NOT able to locate it on ParentVue, here is the link to the Bus Routes for Fowler Middle School.
If you need assistance locating your student's bus stop please call the Registrar, Abbey Gambill at (503) 431-5020. Please have your student at the bus stop 5 minutes early to ensure they do not miss their bus.
Bicycles, scooters and skateboards are not allowed to be ridden on school property. Students will need to dismount and walk it in when they arrive at Fowler.
If your student rides a bicycle to school, we have several bike racks located to the right of the Main Entrance for them to secure their bike. They will need to provide their own lock to secure their bike.
If your student rides a scooter or skateboard, they will need to secure it on the rack inside the vestibule as they arrive. They will need their own lock in order to do so. Padlocks and chain bike locks both work. Scooters and skateboards do not typically fit in most of our lockers.
Bell Schedule
School starts at 8:30am M, T, Th & Fridays, Wednesdays at 9:30am. School lets out at 3:10pm.
School doors open at 8:15
Click here for the 2024/2025 Bell Schedule
School Supplies
Here is a list of suggested school supplies. If you need assistance please let us know.
Nurition Services
Free meals for all students
For the 2024-2025 school year, the TTSD will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision program for all students.
- One breakfast and one lunch are free to all TTSD students.
- Families DO NOT need to complete the free and reduced meal application
Learn more on the TTSD Nutrition Services Page.
Attendance Matters
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BILINGUAL ATTENDANCE LINE 503-431-5021 Being in class truly gives students their best chance at success. We want each and every one of our students to be successful in school and in whatever endeavor they pursue beyond school and it all begins here! That being said, we understand that appointments arise as well as other reasons that a student may need to miss class. If that happens please be sure to let us know. What should you report?
When should you report?
How should you report?
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Counseling Department
Meet your Students Counselor
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6th Grade Counselor
Cyndi Cummings
ccummings@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-5023
7th Grade Counselor
Brian Penny
bpenny@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-5022
8th Grade Counselor
Deanna Christianson
dchristianson@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-5024
Student Technology Support
If the student finds themselves in need of Technology Assistance, you will need to submit a trouble ticket. You can access this many ways.
Trouble Ticket
There is an app on the student's iPad that has an icon that looks like this that takes them directly to the trouble ticket form.
Tech Help Ticket
They can also submit a ticket through the link on this page: http://ticket.ttsdstudents.org
Student Reporting Apps
If your student comes home troubled by something that happens at school, we would like you to know that there are two reporting apps available to all students at all times. If there is a situation where someone is in immediate danger, they can use the Safe Oregon reporting app. This app is connected to our staff/emergency services 24/7. If there is a concern that needs to be reported but can wait until school hours to be addressed, students can use the Student Concern Report app on their iPad. These reports are monitored by our administrators.
Student Rights & Responsibilities and Technology Use Handbook
Parent Student Handbook
Click Here for the parent student handbook
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Helpful Tidbits
We are always here to help! The best way to reach anyone at Fowler is:
PHONE: 503-431-5000
Email: fowleroffice@ttsd.k12.or.us
Once you have your student's schedule, and school has begun, you will be able to access teachers via email and/or Canvas.
COMMUNICATION: We communicate primarily via email. Occasionally, we will text you, and even less frequently, we will roll a phone call.
Fowler Weekly
Please read the Fowler Weekly that is emailed every Sunday at 6:00. This is the main way we communicate upcoming events and important information. If you have provided us with your email address and you are not receiving the weekly please first check your junk mail and if you still can't find it please let the Registrar know.
Creating a Parentvue Account
- ParentVue is a portal to view attendance, current and final quarter grades and demographic information for your student.
- If you enrolled your student online you already have a ParentVUE account. Please login here: https://parent-tigardtualatin.cascadetech.org/tigardtualatin/PXP2_Login.aspx
- If you do not currently have a ParentVUE and wish to activate your account please click this link:
- https://www.ttsdschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=41&ModuleInstanceID=7244&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=9713&PageID=920
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Canvas Parent Observer Account
- Parents have the ability to view their students’ course content (assignment due dates, assignments, course modules, etc.) by logging into their Canvas Parent Observer Account.
- Canvas “Observer” accounts are auto-created and the password must be reset the first time you login.
- In order to have a Canvas Observer account parents must first have an active ParentVUE account.
- Follow the following instructions to reset your password so you can login to your Canvas parent observer account. https://ttsd.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/19000002235
Calling all Volunteers
I would encourage all parents to complete the volunteer form and get a background check at the start of the year as there will be some field trips and other opportunities to support your child and Fowler via different events. This process can take several weeks, so starting now can make it easy to volunteer if an opportunity arises later in the year.
Helpful Links
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Medication Administration Forms
Abbey Gambill, School Registrar
Email: agambill@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: Fowler Middle School
Location: 10865 SW Walnut St, Tigard, OR 97223, USA
Phone: (503) 431-5020