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Curiosity reigns supreme as STEM expo returns in-person
The Portland, ME Public Schools STEM Expo at PHS is happening now! Thank you, sponsors EnviroLogix, Greenbacker, and all of the businesses, colleges, PPS staff and students who make this possible! FPPS is so happy
Local Donor Gives A Quarter of a Million Dollars to Enrich Music and the Arts at PPS
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) is thrilled to announce a donation of $250,000 to enrich music, visual, and performing arts experiences for students in the Portland Public Schools (PPS). The anonymous donation came
NewSchools Venture Fund Reinvests to Diversify PPS Staff
We are thrilled to announce that NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF) is reinvesting in the Elevating Educators Program for a second year. Elevating Educators, led by Julia Hazel, is designed to provide a range of supports and
Tickets on Sale for Spring for Teachers on May 9, 2023
Tickets on sale now! 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. Enjoy a casual evening out for
Apply for a PPS Food Fund Grant!
The Portland Public Schools Food Fund is Requesting Proposals. Hosted by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools and made possible with donations from the community, the fund builds food security for Portland Public Schools (PPS)
Thank you for supporting the Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Happy New Year to all! Check out our new video thanking our supporters. We depend on our community support to make our work happen. Thank you!
Verizon Foundation Continues to Support STEM Initiatives at PPS
The Verizon Foundation has contributed $10,000 for STEM initiatives in Portland elementary schools. For several years, Verizon has supported science curriculum development in the Portland Public Schools, providing funds for staff stipends as well as
FPPS Provides Grants to 76 Educators Across the Portland Public Schools
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) has just completed its 14th annual teacher grants program cycle. Seventy-six teachers, ed techs, librarians, and others have been awarded grants totaling $59,261. These grants will benefit thousands of students
PPS unveils mobile makerspace to help kids explore STEM
Portland Public Schools unveiled its new “mobile makerspace” Wednesday. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place outside Rowe Elementary School. WMTW Channel 13 covered the story. Watch the video here. According to the district, the mobile