A Legacy of Support for Students and Teachers

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

Join Our Team!

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

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

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 that can keep our students from fully accessing their education.   Vision Care Although most Portland students have MaineCare with vision … Read more

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 them through exploration—being able to learn about plants by harvesting and trying new things, to learn about soil from holding … Read more

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 could include things like native language books for English language learners, outdoor learning supplies, expanded summer school, and financial assistance … Read more