Our History

Creston School was constructed in 1948 on an 8.6 acre campus adjacent to Creston Park in SE Portland.  Creston is a one story wood frame building that houses an exciting, K-8 program and three classrooms from the Columbia Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

The original structure was built in 1907 adjacent to the swimming pool on Powell Blvd.  An unfortunate fire destroyed the original school in December of 1944.  Nearly 400 students followed the Creston Junior Safety Patrol out of the building and all escaped without harm.

Creston Annex houses classrooms for the PPS Headstart Program which serves four-year-old students in a half-day program.  Creston is home of the Eagles and we are proud to share our program with you! 

OUR VISION

Creston School is a program of excellence that provides access and opportunities so that all children and adults achieve and contribute to society as productive citizens.

We believe:

• all children can learn and be successful
• mutual respect and appreciation for diversity create a safe environment
• continuous learning is vital for all of us
• encouraging a vision of future success builds self-esteem and resilience
• consistent and high expectations enable children to succeed
• experiences with the arts enriches lives and enhances learning
• extra-curricular activities support school success
• community investment in our school strengthens our work.
  

Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society.  All individuals and groups shall be treated with fairness in all activities, programs and operations, without regard to age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.            Board Policy 1.80.020-P