Students & Families

Welcome to the Portland Arthur Academy Charter School!

I am thrilled to be the principal of Portland Arthur Academy! With my experience as a classroom teacher and as a parent of two students who have journeyed through our programs, I truly appreciate the strength of our close-knit community. Our dedicated staff is passionate about supporting our students and families, fostering an enriching and vibrant learning environment.

We are proud to serve approximately 170 students, with class sizes between 25 and 32. As you explore our website, you'll learn more about our foundation in Direct Instruction (DI), which shapes our teaching approach. Beyond core academics, we offer exciting programs in PE and Art/Music, alongside a strong emphasis on Social Emotional Learning and daily support from an onsite specialist. Our mission is to equip every student with the essential academic, developmental, and emotional skills for future success, while ensuring they feel seen, loved, and valued for who they are.

Collaboration with our families is key to nurturing a supportive school community. We organize fun and engaging school fundraisers that thrive on parent involvement, helping us enhance our classrooms with technology, host assemblies, field trips, and so much more! We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to make these events a great success!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about our wonderful school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am excited to share all the amazing things happening at Portland Arthur Academy!

Mrs. Tara Miller

Principal

tmiller@arthuracademy.org