Portsmouth Public Schools

08/13/2026

The PPS Kickoff to Kindergarten was a huge success! Thank you to all of the PPS staff and community members who helped welcome incoming students and their families!

08/11/2026

Calling all PPS families with rising kindergartners! Don’t forget to stop by the PPS Title I Kickoff to Kindergarten event being held Aug. 12 at the Emily Spong Center from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees will receive school supplies, resources and more!

08/10/2026

Today marked the beginning of the 2026 PPS New Teacher Institute! New teachers were welcomed in true PPS style by school administrators and division leadership.

08/06/2026

Enrollment is now open for the Harbor Hope Center, a full-time regional recovery school offering academic and therapeutic support to high school students recovering from substance use disorder in a safe, structured environment at no cost to families. Interested families can apply now using the form at the following link: https://qrco.de/bg6gIz

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

“Where Are They Now: A PPS Alumni Series” is back with Churchland High School alum Da’Mond Law, founder of Stylez and Kutz Barbering and Cosmetology School. Do you know of any PPS alumni who may want to be featured? Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

07/16/2026

Watch this video to learn more about BayQuest, a STARBASE science camp that gives participants the opportunity to explore the diverse animals, plants and marine life that call the Chesapeake Bay home.