Please join us at the Franklin Poetry Slam, an evening of spoken word poetry presented by Franklin students. All are welcome at this free event in the Library tonight at 6pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Dear PPS community, We wanted to remind you that Monday, April 8 is an instructional day. It was originally set aside as a day off for students and a professional development day for educators, but it is now one of the eleven make-up days added to the calendar following this fall’s school closures. The other remaining make-up days are: June 12Ju...

Please click on this link to read the Senior Letter which contains important information regarding Commencement and related activities and events, including mandatory Senior Clearance. Please note this information was emailed to all Senior families on 4/4/24 as well.

Words of Wisdom ~ Attention Affinity Groups Commencement is a time to celebrate graduates and offer opportunities for graduating class members to speak. An additional speech titled Words of Wisdom will be offered. All BIPOC students in this year's graduating class are invited to audition for this speaking opportunity. ...

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. They survey takes about 15 minutes, and you can t...

Arts Alive is a collaborative showcase of Franklin's performing arts, including dance, choir, band, and theater. Performances are April 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th and tickets are on sale now! Any member of the community who volunteers during an Arts Alive performance will get a FREE ticket to another night (date of your ch...

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 ...

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...

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...

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/...

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...