Parkrose School District installs washing machines at 3 elementary schools to curb absenteeism

Published 10:12 am Friday, December 29, 2023

By Natalie Pate, Oregon Public Broadcasting

In November, people will have the opportunity to vote on the Parkrose School District Levy which aims to directly support its schools and teachers, and foster an environment for children to learn and grow.

Parkrose School District is installing washers and dryers in three elementary schools to help prevent students from missing class.

Prescott, Sacramento and Russell elementary schools are joining a national initiative led by Whirlpool’s Care Counts Laundry Program in partnership with Teach for America. The program has installed washing and drying machines in schools in underserved communities since 2015, reaching more than 150 schools across 40 states.

The district serves a portion of Multnomah County east of Portland along the Columbia River.

Parkrose is the first Oregon district to join.

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