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FPPS Grants for Staff and our New Co-Curricular Grants are Open!
Each year, FPPS runs a Fall Equity and Innovation Grants Program supporting classroom innovations that enhance student learning experiences. These grants, of up to $1,250, are open to all PPS staff. This year, we are
Healthcare Access Fund for PPS Students
Eye exams. Menstrual products. Critical training for school social workers. These are the current priorities for the FPPS Healthcare Access Fund. Your donation makes a difference in addressing the emotional, mental, and physical health concerns
Support School Gardens! FPPS matching donations to Cultivating Community
There’s no denying that it feels like summer this month. Summer brings our focus to gardens. We’re partnering with Cultivating Community to support school gardens. For years, Portland students have connected with the world around
Portland Kids Duathlon: July 21, Next Sunday!
Sign up today! All profits from this race will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, which helps to address unmet needs and provide enrichment and support for students, families, and teachers. This
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Casco Bay, Deering, and Portland High Schools each held commencement ceremonies at Merrill Auditorium. Portland High School held its 203rd graduation exercises on Wednesday, June 5 at Merrill Auditorium. In his address, Portland Superintendent Ryan
PHS Student 2024 Step Up Award Recipient
Baptista Fernando Muanda is the 2024 recipient of the Portland High School Step Up Award. The award helps free recipients from having to do paid work after school and on weekends so that they can
Announcing the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners!
We are so excited to announce the first Portland Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, who will be recognized at Spring for Teachers! We hope you join us to celebrate these three graduates in person
Portland Picks Up 2024 Trash Cleanup and Field Day Festival
Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Rain Date Sunday, May 19, 2024) The Foundation for Portland Public Schools is collaborating with the City of Portland Office of Sustainability, Saltwater Classroom, the United Way (Brick and
Tickets available for our annual Spring for Teachers event!
Join the Foundation for Portland Public Schools at Spring for Teachers, a benefit for PPS students and for the Equity and Innovation Teacher Grant program. On May 15, from 5 pm to 7 pm, enjoy