Lane Middle School is a part of Portland Public Schools, which serves more than 47,000 students. The school provides educational services to students in grades six through eight. Its general academic curriculum includes English, math, science, humanities and life skills. It offers a variety of student activities, such as art, music, dance, cooking, choir, and physical, technical and health education. Lane Middle School provides advanced education classes for gifted and talented students. The school also offers the English as a Second Language program. It operates clay, homework, leadership and weaving clubs. In addition, it supports a range of sports activities that includes soccer and basketball. The school operates a parent-teacher-student association that conducts fundraising activities and special events. Located in Portland, Ore., Lane Middle School provides meals, transportation, guidance counseling and health care.