Jeanine Bischoff

Is there a Casco Bay, Deering, Portland, or Portland Adult Ed graduate you think deserves recognition? Please nominate them for the 2nd annual Foundation for Portland Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Awards.  The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Portland Public Schools graduates who have notably distinguished themselves in some aspect of their lives.  We ask that … Read more

The Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) is thrilled to bring vision vans to the Portland Public Schools (PPS) to provide students with free eye exams and glasses. On January 6-8, 2025, a van from Boston-based 20/20 Onsite will provide vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to dozens of PPS students at no cost to … Read more

From News Center Maine: Author Rya Wooten. Watch the video! Portland Public Schools presented its “State of the Schools” address Monday at Portland City Hall, sharing highlights and challenges the district is experiencing. The plan focuses on five goals: equity, achievement, whole student, people, and systems. Portland public schools is Maine’s largest and most diverse public … Read more

In a heartwarming gesture of generosity, the Deering High School Class of 1959 recently donated $3,500 to their alma mater. Class President Tom Chittick, former basketball captain Tom Foley, and student council member Tom Foley presented the check to Principal Dr. Jake Giessman in his office. The class expressed a desire for the funds to … Read more

Meghan Mellor Trulaske Miers had a creative, philanthropic spirit that will live on in the Portland Public Schools, thanks in part to a generous gift in her memory. Meghan’s family has made a very generous pledge to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) over five years to enrich learning experiences for students. Before she … Read more

Our annual report is here! See how your support made the Portland Public Schools even better last year by clicking here to see our digital annual report.

Last spring, some of our school nurses came to the Foundation seeking help with two pressing needs that are disrupting learning: vision care and menstrual supplies. Our school nurses provide basic vision testing for students. However, there is a shortage of local providers who can assist students with MaineCare in need of more comprehensive vision … Read more

We are currently looking to hire a new Development and Alumni Coordinator to join the FPPS team. If you’d like to use your storytelling, writing, and development skills to benefit the students and teachers in the Portland Public Schools, we encourage you to consider applying. Read the full job description here. Cover letters and resumes should … Read more

Our Portland Public Schools Alumni and Friends Network has partnered with the Jewish Museum of Maine for an event on September 22, 2024. What: The Jewish Experience in PPS Panel and Discussion When: September 22, 3 pm to 5 pm Where: The Jewish Museum of Maine, 267 Congress St, Portland Registration is free but required … Read more

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 excited to launch a new Co-Curricular Grants Program. Clubs and activities nurture a sense of belonging, increase student engagement, and … Read more