About Us

Mission

At Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, we believe in the unlimited potential of everyone in our diverse community. We believe that a caring well-balanced student will be motivated to become a global citizen who is inspired to take action.

Dr. MLK Jr. Elementary Highlights

Mandarin Dual Language Immersion (MIP) Focus Option
King School Museum of Contemporary Art (KSMoCA) - an art museum integrated into the school in collaboration with PSU College of the Arts and Dr. MLK Jr. students and staff
Weekly Art, Music, Library and PE
Play It Forward private guitar, ukulele and piano lessons during school hours FREE
SUN Afterschool Program offering after school care and classes Monday-Thursday during portions of the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters
Neighborhood House after school childcare Monday-Friday, early dismissal days and some school closure dates
Active and supporting Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with Latinx Family Groups, Black Family Nights and AAPI Night. Info at mlkjrpta.org
Comprehensive Pre-K program located at Dr. MLK Jr. elementary through the Early Learners Department