Portland Public School Buildings Will Be Closed And Comprehensive Distance Learning Continues On February 11, 2021

'We will monitor weather forecasts and communicate about plans for Friday as soon as we can.'

Portland Public School Reopening Update, Hybrid Learning Plans For Grades K-5

Beginning in early April, families with students in kindergarten through 5th grade will have the option to participate in “hybrid” learning.

Portland Community College CTE, Academic Programs And Partnerships Driving Economic Recovery

For any economic recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and wildfire devastation in Oregon, community colleges.

Portland Public Schools Shared Accessing Interpreters For Friday’s Communities Of Color

Join us this Friday, January 29, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., for our Communities of Color: COVID Vaccine Panel Discussion.

Portland Public Schools Shared Update: Vaccinations, Expanding In-Person Opportunities And Plans For Hybrid Instruction

"We are pleased that the adjustments will allow for an immediate expansion of in-person activities at our schools".

Update On Enrollment And Program Balancing Proposal For Southeast Portland Public Schools

The Board will consider the modified proposal at its meeting on Tuesday, January 26, starting at 6 p.m.

Portland Public Schools Students Achieved An 83.7% Graduation Rate

Graduation rates for the 2019-2020 academic year were released today with impressive results for Portland Public Schools.

Reflecting On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

'Let us take heart from Dr. King’s optimism and insistence that, with our collective efforts, freedom will ring out in this nation.'

Resources To Help Students Navigate Election And Inauguration Fallout In Portland Public Schools

In the left column of the page, you will find resources intended for students and families, with translations in all five Languages.

Portland Public Schools Adapted ODE Annual School And District Reports Available For 2019-20

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has issued adapted versions of its annual reports for every school and school district.

Portland Public School Enrollment And Program Balancing Recommendation

These recommendations will be presented by Deputy Superintendent Claire Hertz to the Board of Education at its January 12 meeting.

Reacting To The Events Of January 6: A Message From Portland Superintendent Guerrero

This fall, in a collective effort to support students, staff and families we released a 2020 Election Tool Kit.

Portland Public Schools: January 5 Community Update

"We want to wish you a warm welcome to 2021 after what was a very challenging 2020 and an unprecedented start to the school year".

Food Boxes Will Be Distributed By Portland Public Schools To Families Before Winter Break

Families who are signed up for meal delivery will also receive the food boxes.

Coronavirus Portland Public Schools Virtual Panel Discussion On December 14

Schools, COVID and Shared UnderstandingVirtual Panel DiscussionMonday, December 14 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Coronavirus Portland Public Schools Virtual Panel Discussion On December 14

"Our public health experts will also have the latest information about COVID vaccines."

Virtual Meeting Information For Southeast Guiding Coalition’s December 3 Meeting In Portland Public School

This week, the Coalition will focus on further refinement of a proposal for the Board.

Enrollment And Program Balancing Open House And Focus Groups In Portland Public Schools

Below are details and virtual meeting links for this week’s meetings.

Portland Public Schools Update: Classes Will Continue Through Inclement Weather During Distance Learning

Inclement weather could still impact campus-based activities we are conducting during CDL.

Portland Public Schools Enrollment And Program Balancing Open House And Focus Group Virtual Meetings Next Week

To learn more about PPS Enrollment and Program Balancing, please visit the PPS Enrollment and Program Balancing website.

Message From Portland Public Schools Superintendent: Supporting Our Community/2020 Election

This election will test our community and country.

Oregon Revises Coronavirus Criteria For Opening Schools In Portland

Comprehensive distance learning at PPS will continue through January 28, as previously announced.

Portland Public Schools School-Based Health Centers Provide Access To Health Care And Prevention

Opening of Benson Wellness Center will join the Roosevelt Student Health Center as 2nd school-based health center to re-open in PPS.

Update On Portland Public Schools Enrollment And Program Balancing Work

All community members are welcome to attend the open house.

Information About Middle And High School Parent-Teacher Conferences In Portland Public Schools

Appointments will open to all families mid-November.

Updates To Meal Service As Weather Changes, Distance Learning Continues In Portland Public Schools

The last day of service at these three locations will be Friday, October 30.

An Update Regarding Limited In-Person Opportunities In Portland

Another opportunity that we will make available soon is limited training for high school athletics.

Portland Public Schools Distance Learning To Continue Through January 28

It will take all of us to get those metrics where they need to be to allow us to welcome students back to classrooms.

Teacher In-Service Day Will Bring Change In Meal Service Next Week In Portland Public Schools

Meals will be available during the usual 3-5 p.m. time slot outside the 38 schools that serve as our meal sites.

Update On Enrollment And Program Balancing In Portland Public Schools

Phase 2 will focus on PK-5 grades, with meetings in spring 2021.

Portland Public Schools Shared Important Update Regarding MAP Assessments

One of the tools PPS uses to help teachers with that understanding is the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.

Clarifying Expectations For Middle School Instruction In Portland

Students work directly with teachers online from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m from Monday to Thursday.

MAP Assessments For Portland Public Schools Students: September 28-October 23

The district will provide your student’s scores to you sometime in early to mid-November.

Portland Fall 2020 Update: Breakfast And Lunch Are Free For All Students

The complete list of meal pickup sites is available at our Fall 2020 Meals webpage.

Information About Middle Grades Virtual Schedules In Portland

The PPS schedule exceeds the requirements of the recommended grades 6-8 schedule from ODE.

Portland Update For Friday: Distance Learning Continues; On-Site Activities Resume; Important Meals Information

Meals will be distributed Friday at all PPS meal sites (with the exception of Ockley Green Middle School and Woodlawn Elementary).

Portland Update For Thursday: Distance Learning Continues; Buildings Closed

As the air quality in our city continues to be very unhealthy, we are keeping all school sites closed again on Thursday, September 17.

Portland Update For Wednesday: Distance Learning Continues; Buildings Closed; Important Meals Information

All school-based activities are canceled, with the exception of meal distribution.

Portland Update For Tuesday: Distance Learning Continues; Buildings Closed

As the air quality in our city has not significantly improved, all school sites will remain closed Tuesday, September 15.

Portland Public Schools Menu Of Student And Family Supports

The menu will be updated regularly. It is currently being translated and will be available soon in all PPS-supported languages.