PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN MEAL DISTRIBUTION HOURS FOR FRIDAY: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
The deadline to lock in low/no rates is October 31.
Students unable to log on because of power outages on Tuesday will not be penalized for their absence.
It is very important that students attend and participate in classes.
Portland Public Schools will begin the school year with Comprehensive Distance Learning until at least November 5.
Applications are due September 30, 2020 - there are two vacant positions available.
This virtual arts celebration showcasing visual and performing works by students and teachers of the PPS Summer Arts Academy.
For families who are unable to get to the 14 school meal sites, Amazon stepped up.
A student group at Wilson led the movement to change the school’s name.
"We wanted to update you on where we are with our efforts to ensure healthy beginnings for the 2020-21 school year."
For this week only, sacks of breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Wednesday.
'We also want to remind you about the 2020 School Bond Renewal virtual town hall at 6 p.m. on June 25.'
'The best part is not having to prepare for work and then commute.'
Concerns centered on potential changes to federal laws and policies that protect individuals from discrimination and harassment.
'We promised to be in touch this week with an initial opportunity for you to be a part of our planning.'
'The 2020 bond renewal will maintain the current tax rate, and there are several options for the PPS Board of Education to decide on.'
These graduates didn’t have a June commencement to celebrate their accomplishments due to social distancing guidelines.
"We expect that by next week, we will begin reaching out directly to students, educators and families to ask for your input."
Graduating seniors and students who know they will not be returning to PPS in the fall are asked to return their PPS computer.
Portland Public School will present a virtual arts event to showcase visual and performing works by students and teachers.
Matt Scott started his welding career at age 18 and began teaching at Portland Community College in 1993.
Interpretation will be available during the event in all supported languages.
PPS also is partnering again with Portland Parks & Recreation to provide meals at 13 additional parks throughout the city starting June 22.
Graduating high school seniors will be invited to participate in diploma celebrations starting Monday, June 8.
Items received by 2 p.m. on June 11, 2020 will be presented to the Budget Committee at the meeting.
"My heart breaks for the Black lives that continue to be lost to racist brutality and the failure of recognizing our shared humanity."
Welcome to “Profiles From a Distance,” a series designed to showcase the talented & diverse cadre of people at Portland Community College.
The Educator of the Year awards will be announced on Wednesday, May 27.
Jeffrey-West, a social studies teacher, is one of 15 regional winners who are now nominated for the Oregon Teacher of the Year Award.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Superintendent’s budget message and Proposed Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020.
Your student’s school ID or ID number. If you are exchanging a device, please bring the device and charger with you.
Households who currently qualify for free or reduced-price meals or attend a CEP school will receive an Oregon Trail Card in the mail.
The partial furlough plan, which was approved by the Board of Education at its meeting Tuesday, is intended to curb costs immediately.
Dear Colleagues,Innovative. Caring. Resilient. These words have deep meaning at Portland Public Schools.
Beginning this week, Portland Public Schools will move to a four-day work week.
Applications from eligible households will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 27.
On April 15, the Oregon Department of Education updated its Distance Learning for All guidance with a new section.
PPS has cancelled all district level required assessments for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Families whose last name begins with A-M can show up Monday, April 13 to receive a student loaner computer.
Here in Portland Public Schools, those decisions mean that spring sports are canceled for the Portland Interscholastic League.