Jeanine Bischoff

As of July 1, Maine Community Swimming (MCS) has launched as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit after two years of fiscal sponsorship at FPPS. While we’re sad to see them go, we’re thrilled that MCS is expanding their work of providing financially accessible and inclusive swimming and water safety programs in Greater Portland. They will continue … Read more

July 19, 2026, will be the 9th annual Portland Kids Duathlon, an amazing event presented by Benchmark Real Estate that is a benefit for FPPS. This is a running and biking event at Payson Park designed for kids ages 3-12. This race always sells out, so sign up now! Has your kiddo aged out? Maybe … Read more

Please join us at Spring for Teachers on Wednesday, May 6th, from 5-7:00 pm at Bunker Brewing to celebrate these amazing PPS graduates and to hear them talk about the educators who impacted their lives. Meet our 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients! Clockwise, from top left Sahra Hassan, Esq., Casco Bay High School, Class of 2015—An … Read more

The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Food Fund is a collaboration of the Foundation for PPS and Food Fuels Learning (FFL) and is made possible through generous donations by the community. The PPS Food Fund was established to provide community members the opportunity to invest in grassroots, school-based projects that build food security for PPS students … Read more

Thank you to Benchmark Real Estate and everyone who supported the 8th Annual Portland Kids Duathlon on July 13 at Payson Park in Portland! The goals for this race are to get kids active and outdoors, inspire families to get fit together, and support our local schools. All profits and sponsorships from this race are donated … Read more

Portland Adult Ed student Andrew Israel Kazibwe was honored as a Community Captain at this Sunday’s Hearts of Pine game. In addition to giving PPS 20 season tickets, Hearts of Pine are inviting local folks like Andrew who make a difference in their communities to do the coin flip. Andrew recently graduated from Portland Adult Education’s … Read more

The 8th Annual Portland Kids Duathlon is July 13 at Payson Park in Portland! The goals for this race are to get kids active and outdoors, inspire families to get fit together, and support our local schools. All profits and sponsorships from this race are donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools. The race gives young … Read more

Parents, students, and educators across the district have shared the belief that our schools need more opportunities in music, visual, and performing arts. That’s why we’re launching a new program called the PPS Arts Partnership: A Visiting Artist Program to connect local arts organizations and Portland Public Schools (PPS) students. The PPS Arts Partnership will … Read more