5th Grade Chaperoning

Thinking of chaperoning the 2024 Japan trip? We’d love to have you! Please check out these links for more information.

Background Checks

Chaperone applicants will need to pass the Portland Public School background check to be eligible to chaperone. Here is the link to the PPS website:  https://www.pps.net/volunteer

Chaperone Meeting Dates

Coming soon!

Useful Links and Resources

Line – Messaging app used for communication within Japan


Portland Public Schools does not fund, sponsor, or endorse this travel study program. The District is not responsible for conducting or supervising this trip. Portland Public School employees who participate in travel study programs are not acting in their capacity as District employees and do so at their own risk. Students participating in travel study programs do so at their own risk.