Graduation Guidance For Portland High School Seniors

All Seniors will be notified by April 30 of their current status: either an official graduate or student who still needs to complete course.

Portland Public Schools Paused Computer Distribution For Friday

"We are pausing distribution and we will not distribute computers on Friday, April 10 at any of the four previously scheduled sites."

Portland Chromebook Pickup From April 9-10 And April 13-17

"We are happy to offer a second round of Chromebook pickup on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, and again on Monday, April 13."

Portland School Closures Extended Through The End Of The School Year

All students, especially high school seniors, should stay tuned for further details and next steps related to course credits and grades.

Portland Public Schools Introduces Remind App

Because of this Stay at home situation, we are partnering with Remind to provide a simple platform for all of us to engage together.

Portland Public Schools Shares Resources For Students

Staff in the PPS Student Success and Health department have gathered tips to help you help your student cope.

Portland Public Schools Introduces Home-Based Distance Learning

"As an immediate step, we stood-up our Emergency Operations Center, which helps lead and address our most urgent needs."

Portland Public Schools Distributes Chromebooks Available For Pick Up Thursday And Friday

Any PPS high school student that is in need of a device can now go to any of 9 distribution sites this Thursday or Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Portland Public Schools Home-Based Distance Learning

"Our team has reviewed the guidance document, and PPS is ahead of ODE’s delivery timeline, as we will launch our program next week."

Meal Distribution At Portland Public Schools Starts Again March 30

School sites will be open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are (food pantry sites noted by *, please click here to see days.

Portland Planning For Home-Based Learning

Portland Association of Teachers shared with all of our PPS educators the outline for how teachers will begin working online next week.

Portland Schools Give Coronavirus Update (March 18)

“Work continues around the clock to provide academic and social emotional supports as well as meals to students.”

Reminder: Portland Public Schools Are Closed Until April 1

Portland Schools will extend spring break, beginning, Monday, March 16 with a plan for students to return to schools on Wednesday, April 1.

Demand For Welders Continues To Grow And PCC Is Training Many Of Them

The welding bays at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek Campus are packed with students.

Coronavirus: Portland Superintendent Gives Update On First Day Of School Closure

“During this health crisis, it is not recommended that students be congregating with groups of people or friends at this time.”

PPS Schools Closed March 16-April 1, Breakfast And Lunch To Be Provided

Portland Public Schools will extend spring break from March 16 with a plan for students to return to schools April 1. Meals will be provided

Roosevelt Student Named Top Youth Volunteer In Oregon

Roosevelt High School senior Kaiya Laguardia was named one of Oregon’s top two youth volunteers of 2020 by Prudential Spirit.

Lake Oswego School Employee Has First Confirmed Coronavirus Case

Portland Public Schools announced that it will be taking "a number of preventative precautions."

Information And Resources About Coronavirus In Portland

The following information is courtesy of our public health partners at Multnomah County.

Read The Work Of Portland's High School Journalists

"Our budding reporters are telling the stories of their campuses and beyond."

PPS Pulse Recognizes Student Artists

In this week's PPS Pulse: Roosevelt holds its 5th Hoodies Up event; 67 student artists get gold recognition.

67 Student Artists From PPS Win Top Recognition, Get Pieces Displayed

In all, 336 entrants from PPS were recognized with either gold or silver key, or honorable mention, and awards.

PPS Families Receive Update On Coronavirus

Multnomah County does not believe any PPS schools, students or staff are at risk at this time.

Portland Schools Create Curriculum on Climate Change

In a joint event at Bridger K-8 School, Portland General Electric announced that it is investing $250,000 in the effort.

Portland School Calendar For 2020-21 Approved By Board

The 2020-21 school year in Portland Public Schools will start on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and end on Friday, June 11 (if weather allows).

Winterhaven Team Wins Innovation Award At State Lego Championship

A group of students from Winterhaven K-8 School tackled the traffic issues caused by stopped trains at SE 11th Avenue, near Division Street.

PCC's Strategic Planning Efforts Gain Steam With Launch Of Key Survey

The start of a new year and decade also marks the chance to offer feedback about the shaping of Portland Community College’s future.

Snow Days: Everything Portland Public School Parents Need To Know

The recent dip in temperature is raising the questions that come up every winter in Portland Public Schools.

Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Initiative Grants $300k To Portland Community College

The Portland Community College Foundation and Fred Meyer joined Hurd for a full-court press on battling food insecurity at PCC.

Portland Public Schools Update: December 19, 2019

In this week's PPS Pulse: Portland Firefighters again outfit students with new winter coats; staff honored for support of LGBTQ students.

Portland To Host 7 PPS Staff Members Honored For Their Support Of LGBTQ Students

The award winners take the lead in creating a safe, inclusive climate for students in numerous ways.

Portland's Support & Resources Available For Students Dealing With Substance Use

More details and information will be available in upcoming weeks.

Construction Update For Kellogg Middle, Madison High

Work is continuing on two major construction projects at Kellogg Middle School and Madison High School.

Kelly Teacher Marissa Troeschel Set To Appear On “Great American Baking Show”

Marissa Troeschel showed a promo for a television program to her Kelly Elementary School students without telling them what it was.

PIL Basketball Events Spotlight Social Justice, Young Women’s Empowerment

Benson's Ajae Yoakum prepares to shoot a free throw in the 2019 Class 6A championship game.

Portland Public Schools To Break Ground On New High School

In a few short weeks, construction will begin to create a new Lincoln High School.

Portland Community College Obtains Land In Columbia County

PCC just received the green light to take possession of property in Columbia County, on which it will build a workforce training center.

Portland Public Schools Continues Work To Upgrade Roofs

21 new roof projects were completed through the 2012 Bond, and that effort continues thanks to the 2017 Health and Safety Bond.

Nichole Berg Starts Climate Justice Work In Portland Public Schools In First-Of-Its-Kind Position

“This is a really innovative position, and I’m really excited about it,” Berg said.

PPS Families Can Get Free Clothing For Their Students From PTA Clothing Center

As the temperature drops with winter’s approach, the need for warm clothing rises.