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Maine Community Swimming
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
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
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
Registration is Open for the Portland Kids Duathlon!
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
Come meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners at Spring for Teachers
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
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
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
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.
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