Friends of Portland Schools

Friends of Portland Schools Friends of Portland Schools is a group of Portland residents who want to share information about the upcoming May 11th referendum on school consolidation.

On May 11th, we hope you will join us in voting YES to renovating our old elementary schools, YES to "right-sizing" our school district through consolidation, and YES to taking advantage of $66.5 million in state funding to make it happen! We support the proposed renovation of Valley View and Gildersleeve elementary schools to ensure Portland students have access to safe, healthy, modern school facilities and an excellent education.

We continue to be so grateful for the community support this week!!!
05/15/2026

We continue to be so grateful for the community support this week!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, PORTLAND! 🎉 The school referendum has passed with an overwhelming YES! Here are the unofficial numbers.
05/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, PORTLAND! 🎉 The school referendum has passed with an overwhelming YES! Here are the unofficial numbers.

05/12/2026

Polls officially closed at 8:00pm. Thank you Portland for coming out to vote! Poll workers are counting and we will update when we can!

Incredible turnout today, Portland! Polls are open until 8pm - don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!
05/11/2026

Incredible turnout today, Portland! Polls are open until 8pm - don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!

Heard just now at the polls“Hard not to vote for this.”“Just vote for it for heaven’s sake.”“Finally came up with a prop...
05/11/2026

Heard just now at the polls

“Hard not to vote for this.”

“Just vote for it for heaven’s sake.”

“Finally came up with a proposal I like!”

“Education is paramount in my world”

05/11/2026

Why are you voting for the schools today?

Thanks Nancy!

IT'S REFERENDUM DAY, PORTLAND! Polls are open 6:00am - 8:00pm at the Portland Middle School. See you there!
05/11/2026

IT'S REFERENDUM DAY, PORTLAND!

Polls are open 6:00am - 8:00pm at the Portland Middle School. See you there!

"This referendum represents a decisive shift. It is an opportunity to step out of a pattern of reactive maintenance and ...
05/10/2026

"This referendum represents a decisive shift. It is an opportunity to step out of a pattern of reactive maintenance and into one of thoughtful, long-term investment. It is about creating learning environments that are safe, functional, and worthy of the students and educators who use them every day." - Chris Chenier

Here are First Selectman Michael Pelton and Board of Education Chairperson Laurel Steinhauser with a reminder that tomor...
05/10/2026

Here are First Selectman Michael Pelton and Board of Education Chairperson Laurel Steinhauser with a reminder that tomorrow is referendum day. Please make a plan to vote tomorrow! And better yet - make a plan to check on your friends, family, and neighbors to make sure *they* have a plan to vote too.

Happy Mother’s Day, Portland! 💜Your mother taught you to clean up your messes, plan ahead, and invest in things that las...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, Portland! 💜

Your mother taught you to clean up your messes, plan ahead, and invest in things that last. Sounds a lot like voting YES on 2 to us. 😉🏫

"While there is no easy answer to this difficult issue, I truly believe that this proposal is the right plan at the righ...
05/09/2026

"While there is no easy answer to this difficult issue, I truly believe that this proposal is the right plan at the right time for Portland, and encourage all registered voters to come out on Monday and make your voices heard." - Selectman John Dillon

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