Family Resources
Attendance
If your student is going to be out of school, please call the attendance line at 503-665-0148 ext 3602. If your student will be out for more than 3 days please email your students' teachers with homework requests.
Gresham Barlow Parent Right and Responsibilities Handbook
The student and Parent Rights and Responsibilities handbook serves as our District’s Code of Conduct for students. Each family is given this booklet at the start of the year and specific aspects of this information are discussed with the students at various times throughout the year. Please be sure to review this as well as discussing these expectations with your student(s). The handbook and other policy information are available on the District Policy Page.
The student and Parent Rights and Responsibilities handbook serves as our District’s Code of Conduct for students. Each family is given this booklet at the start of the year and specific aspects of this information are discussed with the students at various times throughout the year. Please be sure to review this as well as discussing these expectations with your student(s). The handbook and other policy information are available on the District Policy Page.
Student Grades and Assignments via ParentVue
ParentVUE will enable you to look at your student’s current grade as well as look at assignment scores in detail. You can also access demographic information as well as grade information for all student(s) you may have enrolled in other schools within the district. This is a great way to track your student(s) work and to help foster conversations about grades and classroom performance.
Note: You will need to get an access key in order to activate your account. If you have not done this yet, please contact the office at 503-665-0148.
School Communication
We send a majority of our family communication via ParentSquare. Please download the app to ensure you are up to date on what is happening in the HIVE!
Helpful Information
- SafeSchools Online Training Center for Parents
- Mental Health & Substance Use Providers
- Snow Routes
- How to Volunteer
- School Closure Information
General Resources
School Calendars
2026-2027 School Calendar - English
2026-2027 School Calendar - Spanish
School Supply Lists
*Supplies Provided by the School for the 2026/2027 school year.
SUN Program
SUN Program Page
8th Grade Celebration Participation Expectations
TBD
Immunization Information
Information on school immunizations rates can be found on the Immunization Rates page.
District immunization requirements can be found on the District Parent Resources page
ParentVUE
ParentVUE will enable you to look at your student's current grades as well as look at assignment scores in detail. You can also access demographic information as well as grade information for all kids you may have in the district enrolled in other schools (i.e. Gresham High School, West Elementary, etc.). This is also a great way to track student work and to help foster conversations about your child's grades and classroom performance.
Visit the ParentVUE page for more information.
New Beverage Rule
Students are allowed to bring water to school in clear plastic bottles. No colored containers will be allowed. The Student Store is selling water bottles that are accepted at school. There is a water filling station in the 6th grade hallway for student use. No other beverages will be allowed in the building with the exception of small juice boxes that students may bring and consume during their lunch.
Free/Reduced Status
Parents/Guardians: Dexter McCarty Middle School qualifies for free breakfast and lunch for all students under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). If you only have children attending CEP schools, you should not apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS). If you have at least one child at a school that is not CEP, please submit an application for FARMS. See the district webpage for more information. AT ALL SCHOOLS, a la carte purchases have a cost to the family and must be pre-paid by account or in cash. A la carte purchases include milk without a school meal, bottled water, chips, cookies, and other snack and beverage items that are not part of a school meal.
Bus Information
Parents and Community Members,
This notice is to inform you of our morning drop off and afternoon pick up routines that are followed throughout the school year. Because of the large numbers of buses that are utilized to transport our students to and from school our main parking lot is closed to non-staff automobile entry from 8:35 - 9:10 a.m. and 3:30 - 3:55 p.m. It is a matter of safety for all involved that this is necessary. Parent pick-up/drop-off for students occurs along the sidewalk on SE 5th Street. Students who are picked up are instructed to walk to either end of the parking lot to the crosswalk areas in order to reach the vehicle that is transporting them. Also, we ask that you are aware of and respectful of our neighboring property owners. Please do not park on the curbs or block adjacent property driveways. We appreciate your understanding and concern for the safety of all.
Marijuana: What Parents Need to Know
Parents information in English
Parents information in Russian
Parents information in Spanish
School Publications
During the school year we send home our Hornet Happenings Family Newsletter via Parent Square.
Parent Teacher Club
District and School Report Cards
Health Care Resources
Multnomah County Health Department
Mental Health & Substance Use Providers
Talented and Gifted
TAG
Office DEPOT 5% Back to Schools Program
Help our school earn FREE SUPPLIES! Our school will earn credits equal to 5% of your qualifying school or office supply purchases to use for FREE supplies. You can credit the school year round.
Give our school ID# 70083779 every time you shop at Office Depot.