Portland’s Lithuanian heritage school. The name Atžalynas (roughly “ut-juh-leen-us”) means “sprouts.” Classes are in Lithuanian and center on language as the base of cultural and ethnic identity, with festivals, heritage, and traditions woven into lessons.
Mission
The mission of Lithuanian Heritage School Atžalynas is to keep Lithuanian identity alive. The main focus is teaching Lithuanian as the foundation of language, culture, and nationhood. Lessons include the main Lithuanian holidays so children learn traditions and customs. The goal is to give children a place to speak Lithuanian with peers, which they do not get in regular local schools.
What children learn
- Lithuanian language: reading, writing, and speaking
- Lithuania: history and geography
- Lithuanian folk culture: holidays, customs, traditions, folk music, dances, songs, games, and circle dances
2026–2027 school year
- Ages 5–18
- School year: September 26, 2026 – May 22, 2027
- Every other Saturday, 9:00am–12:30pm
- Latvian Hall, 5500 SW Dosch Road, Portland, OR 97239
- Tuition: one student $230, two students $370, three students $450
- 10% off if registered and paid in full by September 15, 2026
- Checks payable to “Lithuanian Heritage School Atzalynas”
- Mail forms, waiver, and payment to:
- Lituanistinė Mokykla Atžalynas,
- c/o Ernesta Ingeleviciute,
- 4424 SE Henderson St.,
- Portland, OR 97206
Saturday dates: 2026 — 9/26, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 12/5, 12/12. 2027 — 1/9, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22.
Staff and contact
Principal: Ernesta Ingelevičiūtė.
Email atzalynolituanistinemokykla@gmail.com, phone 503-901-3913.
