IMAGINE ...  Living History Curriculum For Grades K - 8. The Odyssey Program is a focus option for Portland Public Schools and designed around the Ten Essential components of our education model, developed, tested and successfully implemented today at Hayhurst School. This unique learning experience offers Experiential Learning where students explore literature, writing, science, history, geography, art, drama and more through the exciting lens of history, including Visual and Performing Arts, Extended Field Studies and enrichment programs, Rigorous Academics, Team-based Learning including leadership training, and a small, motivating learning community emphasizing problem solving, communication skills, and discovery, Multi-age classrooms for grades K-1-2, 3-4-5 and 6-7-8,  Award Winning Teachers and a highly active Parent/Volunteer community, and a history of Excellent Results where students have consistently outperformed district averages on ALL benchmark exams.