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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
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
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
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
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
Ways to help amid immigration enforcement actions
Many are looking for ways to support the community as news of immigration enforcement actions spreads. Here are some general resources and ways to help: General resources Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC) has a resource