Da Vinci Arts Middle School 2508 Northeast Everett Street, Portland, OR 97232

"A safe, supportive community for youth to learn, grow, and take risks in discovering their talent. Both of my children were very academically and artistically inclined, making Da Vinci a unique educational opportunity in PPS. I hope that PPS helps this school become more diverse in the coming years. Nonetheless Da Vinci offered an amazing experience for my boys."

"da Vinci is a great place to experience hands on learning with teachers who really understand what a middle schooler is going though. I love da Vinci because of my teachers and I think that almost anyone would find it to be a great place to spend 6-8th grade. I do think that if you are a person who may not like classes and school days with a lot less structure the school may not be for you. I feel like a lot of people who are unhappy with da Vinci as a school are unhappy with the way it is more free spirited. As a parent you have to think about that BEFORE you pick a school. So love da Vinci. I still do."

"Amazing school that has a way making you want to learn. And the arts programs are fantastic it's huge tang from dance to African drumming. No matter what your art type da Vinci will find a way to accommodate to your needs."

"I go to da Vinci, and its just the best school ever, People always say that middle school is the worst, but at da Vinci everyone is nice and caring, and its definitely been amazing. All of the staff are super amazing, and if your either transferring, or your in 5th grade then you should definitely try to get in. The only bad thing about da Vinci is that I'm already dreading 8th grade graduation."

"I am a previously graduated da Vinci student, I loved it, it made me who I am today, and I love who I am. without da Vinci I wouldn't have the feeling of being able to be weird and different and it being OK. da vinci taught me how to express myself through art, and words. During my time at da Vinci I added several new people into my family. I loved it, the environment it has is so refreshing and heart warming. But if you are not for real about doing an art, or you are not serious about school, don't go. Because da Vinci is a place for kind, fun,creative,artsy people who respect each other. Sorry if it sounds a little rude, but da Vinci should stay it's warming environment for ever."