Message from Principal Shelton

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Dear Demo families,

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the death of one of our students. Sophomore Hokunani “Star” Osorno unexpectedly passed away on Sunday. Our deepest condolences are extended to the Osorno family and all of Star’s friends and loved ones. Star was a bright light to everyone who knew her, and her passing will leave an indelible mark on her family and the Jeff community.

Support is available for students and staff as we process this loss. If your student needs a trusted adult to talk to, don’t hesitate to contact our team of student support staff:

• Sean Betker, counselor, sbetsker@pps.net

• Maritza Mendez, counselor, mmendez@pps.net

• Julie Barnes, school psychologist, jbarnes@pps.net

• ShaSuna Cain, scain@pps.net (temporary school social worker while Ms. Kiante Holmes is out)

These resources might also prove helpful:

• Grief Resources for Teens

• Grief Resources for Families (Spanish)

• Beloved Community and Grief

• Beloved Community and Grief (Spanish)

• Racial Equity Support Line staffed by and for People of Color

• Youthline Teen Textline

• Multnomah County Mental Health Call Center (24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Interpretation services available.)

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at dshelton@pps.net if you wish to discuss this further. I am here for you and your students, and it is my sincere hope that, as a community, we will lift each other up during this difficult time.

Principal Shelton