The goals of our hospitality events are to honor our Ida B. Wells teachers and staff and show appreciation for their efforts throughout the year.  We provide nourishment for special days, such as the first day of school and Back to School Night, as a way to support them in a tangible way.   We can do this with help from parents through donations of food, finances, and time.  Watch for Hospitality flyers in the Guardian Gazette and social media for details on how you can help.  

The PTA annually awards two graduating Ida B. Wells Seniors with a sizable scholarship to assist with minimizing the cost of continuing education, including study at a variety of educational institutions. Students, apply using a FORM that opens in April.  Find additional scholarship information here. 

Grad Night is an overnight event that takes place after the graduation ceremony. Students will load up on buses about 10 p.m. to go to a surprise location for fun, entertainment and food. Adult chaperones will be onsite. Sign up to volunteer as a chaperone. For more information, please visit the PPS Grad Night page or email  gradnightIBWHS@gmail.com. Learn More!

The PTA supports the Portland Public Schools PTA Clothing Center with donations and volunteer contributions.  The Center serves over 2000 students across the community each school year, providing them with clothing and shoes so that they can feel good about attending school.  Our PTA and Wells community contributions help to enable the Center to follow through on the mission of supporting every student. Want to help? Email the PTA at idabwellspta@gmail.com.

Our volunteer dates this year are October 12, 2026 and February 25, 2027.  To volunteer, go to this link.

Writers in the Schools (WITS), organized by Literary Arts in Oregon, connects professional authors with public high schools and alternative schools across Portland. These writers lead semester-long workshops, inspiring students to engage with creative writing and develop their skills. The program also includes mentorships, one-day visits, teacher workshops, and public student readings, fostering a love for literature while building community connections. At Ida B. Wells High School, the program is funded through your PTA​. For more information please visit Literary Arts - WITS Program.