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SAT Testing Reminder: Wednesday, March 20
Dear families and students, High schools will be holding the SAT School Day Test, which is a college entrance exam, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. This test is offered to all juniors. Please encourage your student to arrive at school prepared for the SAT test with their fully charged PPS Chromebook. For additional information about the SAT, please ...
Posted on Mar 18th
Take the Superintendent Search Survey
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education is committed to finding the right leader for our unique and wonderful community. To lay the foundation for a meaningful search, the Board is asking students, staff, families and community members to participate in a Superintendent Search Survey. You can take the survey here. Your par...
Posted on Mar 18th
District Budget Development Update
Dear PPS students, ...
Posted on Mar 15th
School Walkout Follow-up
Hello Franklin Students, We understand that some of you plan to participate in the walkout tomorrow afternoon. Please remember the rules and protocols that you and your parents received from our Chief of Schools earlier today. We know you will follow them, be respectful, and stay safe. Please know that we want all of our students to...
Posted on Mar 14th
Student-led Walkout Tomorrow
Dear middle and high school students, We expect some students to participate in a student-led walkout and march on Friday afternoon. From what we know, the action is intended to be peaceful and to elevate the cause of Palestinians. We expect students to come to the Prophet Education Center (501 N Dixon St) around 3:15 pm on Friday (3/...
Posted on Mar 14th
PPS Superintendent Search Update
The Portland Public Schools Board of Directors has launched their search for the district’s next superintendent. Selecting a new superintendent is one of the most important decisions a school board can make. The Portland Public Schools Board is committed to finding the right leader for our diverse community of amazing students, staff, families, and...
Posted on Mar 13th
March 18 & 19 - Shape PPS's Decarbonization Efforts
Portland Public Schools is embarking on a path to reach net-zero emissions. Decarbonizi...
Posted on Mar 11th
Learn about the district's budget process and more in this week's News and Events
We know the district's budget process can be confusing, especially since it begins in February with ...
Posted on Mar 8th
Important SAT exam message for all junior students
Hello Franklin 11th Students, We will be hosting Digital Readiness Test sessions to prepare students for the first Digital SAT. The SAT exam is scheduled for March 20th. The purpose of the readiness test session is to ensure your devices, SAT information, and accommodations are accurate in the system. You will also have access to the SAT digita...
Posted on Mar 5th
Interested in attending the 2024 District Student Council Summit?
Read about that and more in our District News and Events update: https://www.smore.com/n/12jde/preview#bdpl11wn1x
Posted on Feb 23rd
Student Educational Equity Development Survey
Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Русский | Soomaali Dear students and families, Between March 13 and April 4, 2024, PPS students in grades 3-11 will be asked to take a short 10-15 minute survey developed by the Oregon Department of Education called the Student Educational Equity Developm...
Posted on Feb 22nd
You've Got Options: Reconnection Services
Greetings students, We are proud of every one of our students and their unique talents and abilities. We also know that school is not one-size-fits-all. Sometimes student talent is best supported in alternative learning environments. That’s where Reconnection Services comes in. Portland Public Schools is a leader in providing student...
Posted on Feb 13th
Exciting Climate & Sustainability Engagement Opportunities
Dear PPS community, PPS has 2 important climate/sustainability engagement opportunities coming up for students, teachers, and families, and we would love for as many students to participate as possible: 1) PPS decarbonization roadmap: community listening sessions PPS is asking for input from students, teachers, and community member...
Posted on Jan 26th
Want to be a part of the climate solution?
Dear PPS students, PPS has 2 important climate/sustainability engagement opportunities coming up for students, teachers, and families, and we would love for as many students to participate as possible: 1) Join the Climate Justice Youth Advisory (CJYA) by Feb. 14! The CJYA is a space for student climate leadership. This might look l...
Posted on Jan 26th
Makeup Day Reminder: Friday
Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Русский | Soomaali Dear PPS community, We wanted to remind you that Friday, January 26 is an instructional day. It was originally set aside to be a day off for students and a planning day for educators, but it is now one of the eleven make-up days added ...
Posted on Jan 25th
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