We’re thrilled to announce that we have received a $1 million donation, half of which is earmarked for supporting arts and music education in the Portland Public Schools system. The donation, made by anonymous donors through the Maine Community Foundation, will allow FPPS to build on existing arts and music programs and launch a new … 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
The team at the Foundation for PPS created this video to acknowledge and celebrate teaching and learning in the Portland Public Schools, as a thank you to our teachers, staff, and community. We are celebrating the work of PPS at Spring for Teachers, our annual fundraising event to support FPPS. Spring for Teachers is our … Read more
We are excited to announce the winners of the second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards! We will hand out awards at Spring for Teachers, a celebration of Portland Public Schools teachers, on Wednesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bunker Brewing. Get your tickets now! Meet the winners of the second annual Distinguished Alumni … Read more
The Hearts of Pine Community Ticketing Program includes the Portland Public Schools. Read about it below: The lifeblood of any soccer team is its supporters. From the moment Portland was granted franchise rights to join USL League One, Hearts of Pine have been committed to ensuring those fans filling Fitzpatrick Stadium reflect all Mainers. Today, … Read more
Please join us at Spring for Teachers! Enjoy a casual evening out for adults with music, international appetizers, and a cash bar at Bunker Brewing Co. We will present the second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards and share our appreciation for the staff of the Portland Public Schools. Spring for Teachers Tickets Available Now What: A … Read more