We’re excited to share our 2025-26 annual report!
We faced challenges we could not have foreseen, but we rose to meet these challenges time and again, thanks to our community. Thank you all for your support.
Michael Langenmayr
Apply now: FPPS fall grants open to staff and students
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools is making three grants available to Portland Public Schools staff. Fall Equity & Innovation Grants, designed to support classroom innovations which enhance learning experiences for students Co-Curricular Fall Grants support clubs and activities to nurture a sense of belonging, increase student engagement, and improve student attendance (students can also apply!) … Read more
Local news looks at “Step Into Kindergarten” program
WMTW reports on “Step Into Kindergarten,” a program that the Foundation for Portland Public Schools helped support this summer.
You can donate to the Outdoor Teaching and Learning Fund here.
Summer Planning Grants Awarded
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools has awarded $66,880 in 35 Summer Planning grants to support PPS educators. This is our biggest award ever, with an increase of $16,000 over last year. FPPS’ Summer Planning Grant program offers funds for PPS staff to engage in curriculum planning, school team collaboration, or other summer work intended … Read more
Congratulations Step Up Award Winners!
Congratulations to Anuria Munkula, Meuri Domingos, and Will Lukoki of Portland High School, 2026 Step Up Award winners.
These hardworking, high achieving students will receive scholarships each of their remaining semesters in high school to allow them to participate in extracurricular opportunities by decreasing the need to work after school and on weekends.
Thanks to former PPS parents and volunteers Bill and Ann Weber for creating this award, that continues to grow in scope!
Mainebiz article on PPS Food Fund Donation
Thank you Town & Country Federal Credit Union for your generous donation to the PPS Food Fund! Read all about it in Mainebiz.
“Portland Public Schools foundation gets donation for its food fund.” Alexis Wells, Mainebiz, 10/16/26
You can donate to the PPS Food Fund here.
Two grant opportunities this spring
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools offers a variety of grant opportunities for Portland Public Schools staff and families. We have two grant areas that are accepting applications this spring: Staff Summer Planning Grants offers up to $800 per person or up to $5,000 for teams of PPS staff to engage in curriculum planning, school … Read more
You’re invited to Spring for Teachers!
Tickets are on sale now for Spring for Teachers, an annual Foundation for Portland Public Schools event. Spring for Teachers is a celebration of the Portland Public Schools teachers and staff where everyone is welcome. Join us for a casual evening out with music, international appetizers, and a cash bar at Bunker Brewing Co. We’ll … Read more
Seeking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards
Do you know a Casco Bay, Deering, Portland High, or Portland Adult Education graduate you think deserves recognition? If so, here’s your chance to get them the acknowledgment they deserve: Click here to nominate a Portland Public Schools graduate for a Distinguished Alumni Award. The 3rd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented at Spring … Read more
Portland Hearts of Pine expands support for schools
The Portland Hearts of Pine announced the expansion of the Portland Soccer Project, a free after-school program that uses soccer to help students develop skills in conflict resolution, self-regulation, leadership, and teamwork. The program will now serve two elementary schools, continuing on for a second year at East End Community School and beginning programming at Talbot … Read more