Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools Portland Public Schools is an urban school district in Portland, Oregon. One in 10 PPS students is in an immersion program.

Portland Public Schools, founded in 1851, is a PK-12 urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 49,000 students in 78 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest. Career Learning: PPS has more than doubled Career Technical Education offerings in recent years, which show a direct link to its rising graduation rate. Language Immersion: The district's gr

owing Dual Language Immersion program is closing the racial educational achievement gap and improving reading achievement in native and non-native speakers alike, according to a 2015 national study. Early Childhood Education: The district has launched an early learning hub model in which Headstart and community partners offer pre-school and culturally relevant instruction as well as parenting support for families. The PPS Clarendon Regional Early Learning Academy will soon be followed by a similar model in partnership with NAYA Family Center at the former PPS Foster site. The Arts: The Portland Arts Tax now guarantees arts education for all elementary students and is fueling the alignment of K through 12 programs in such disciplines as orchestra and dance. Athletics: The Portland Interscholastic League has expanded into the middle grades with its Youth Sports Program, building strong athletic programs from 6th through 12th grade.

06/24/2026

This month, our RECPI Principal Seat shines a spotlight on Claudia McClellan, Vice Principal at Kellogg Middle School.

As a first-generation immigrant and educational leader, Claudia brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. She believes leadership starts with listening, building trust, and creating authentic partnerships with students, families, and staff.

"Community voice is essential because when families feel heard and respected, students feel empowered, connected, and more confident in their learning."

Thank you, Claudia, for your commitment to ensuring every student and family feels seen, valued, and supported.

Today, Portland Public Schools honors Juneteenth — a celebration of freedom, resilience, and strength. As we commemorate...
06/19/2026

Today, Portland Public Schools honors Juneteenth — a celebration of freedom, resilience, and strength. As we commemorate this day, we recognize the contributions, achievements, and leadership of Black communities, past and present.

06/16/2026

Last Friday, Portland Public Schools broke ground on the future Cleveland High School.

Students, staff, alumni, families, elected leaders, community members, and project partners gathered to celebrate a milestone years in the making.

We are grateful to the voters who approved the bond measure that made this project possible and to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education for its leadership, advocacy, and commitment to investing in students.

Thank you to our project partners, Mahlum, Studio Petretti, PROCEDEO, and Skanska, for helping bring this vision to life, and to the many community members who helped shape the project through years of engagement and feedback.

Cleveland High School has served as a cornerstone of Southeast Portland for generations. The new campus honors that legacy while providing students with a modern learning environment designed to support their success for decades to come.

The next chapter for Cleveland is officially underway!

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Congratulations to Lincoln High School's very own Anika Rigby on being crowned the 2026 Rose Festival Queen! Anika is a ...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to Lincoln High School's very own Anika Rigby on being crowned the 2026 Rose Festival Queen! Anika is a Junior from Lincoln High and was named Queen of this year's Rose Festival out of 15 Princesses from Portland Area High Schools.

This is the second year in a row a Lincoln student has won this honor!

Photo Credits: Beth Nakamura, The Oregonian

It’s almost Groundbreaking Day for the Warriors! 🏗️🛡️Join us FRIDAY at 1 p.m. at the Franklin St. entrance of Cleveland ...
06/10/2026

It’s almost Groundbreaking Day for the Warriors! 🏗️🛡️

Join us FRIDAY at 1 p.m. at the Franklin St. entrance of Cleveland High School to celebrate the start of construction on the modernization. This modernization is more than a facelift; It’s a reimagining of what Cleveland can be.

Parents and families at Chief Joseph Elementary recently held a de-paving event, beginning work to remove over 4,000 squ...
06/08/2026

Parents and families at Chief Joseph Elementary recently held a de-paving event, beginning work to remove over 4,000 square feet of asphalt and replace it with trees, rain gardens, and other landscaping that will naturally absorb and filter stormwater.

The project is thanks in part to Portland non-profits, the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, which helps protect the lower Columbia River watershed, and Depave, which helps communities rethink underused, paved spaces. By working with schools and organizations to reconfigure schoolyards and parking lots so stormwater is absorbed naturally in the ground, the Partnership helps keep a significant source of pollution out of the watershed.

The project will continue throughout the summer, with community planting activities planned for the fall.

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Portland, OR
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