Portsmouth Public Schools

06/02/2021

Mt. Hermon Pre-K students enjoyed the sunshine with a Fun Day Bubbles and Dance Party! #PPSShines

Mt. Hermon Pre-K students enjoyed the sunshine with a Fun Day Bubbles and Dance Party! #PPSShines

06/02/2021

Feeding Program Update: The Wilson High School feeding site will be closed tomorrow, June 2. Meals can be picked up nearby at Hodges Manor Elementary. #PPSShines

Feeding Program Update: The Wilson High School feeding site will be closed tomorrow, June 2. Meals can be picked up nearby at Hodges Manor Elementary. #PPSShines

05/30/2021

All PPS schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

All PPS schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/24/2021

Congratulations to Churchland Middle School's Laila Jones for earning a National PTA Reflections award! Read more here: https://ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66891806 Portsmouth Council of PTAs Churchland Middle #PPSShines

Congratulations to Churchland Middle School's Laila Jones for earning a National PTA Reflections award! Read more here: https://ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66891806 Portsmouth Council of PTAs Churchland Middle #PPSShines

05/21/2021

Graduation Update: Ceremonies on June 19 will all take place indoors at the Chartway Arena at Old Dominion's Campus! Graduates can bring up to 10 guests. Visit ppsk12.us/graduation for more information. #PPSShines #CaPPSandGowns

Graduation Update: Ceremonies on June 19 will all take place indoors at the Chartway Arena at Old Dominion's Campus! Graduates can bring up to 10 guests. Visit ppsk12.us/graduation for more information. #PPSShines #CaPPSandGowns

05/21/2021

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05/20/2021

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

05/18/2021

There's still time to register your child for the PPS Bright Start Prekindergarten Program! Learn more about required documents and the application process here: https://www.ppsk12.us/families/student_registration/pre_k_registration #PPSShines

There's still time to register your child for the PPS Bright Start Prekindergarten Program! Learn more about required documents and the application process here: https://www.ppsk12.us/families/student_registration/pre_k_registration #PPSShines

05/16/2021

REMINDER: While the CDC has advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear face masks/face coverings in most situations, Gov. Northam has declared that all students, staff and visitors must wear a mask while on school property, regardless of their vaccination status.

05/14/2021

Educational Plan for 2021-22

Following new direction from the VDOE, virtual learning will be available to all families in the fall, if they choose. Learn more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66878450

At the May 6 meeting of the School Board of the City of Portsmouth, school administration presented the division’s Educational Plan for the 2021-22 school year. Highlights of the plan can be found below.

05/13/2021

The Portsmouth Council of PTAs is recruiting 2021-2022 Executive and Local Officers! Volunteers are also needed. Interested persons should email their contact information, location and desired position to [email protected] no later than May 25. #PPSShines

The Portsmouth Council of PTAs is recruiting 2021-2022 Executive and Local Officers! Volunteers are also needed. Interested persons should email their contact information, location and desired position to [email protected] no later than May 25. #PPSShines

05/12/2021

PPS, in partnership with FEMA and the Portsmouth Health Department, will be hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics for any division high school student, 14-18 years-old, who would want to receive the vaccine at no cost. Learn more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66882220

PPS, in partnership with FEMA and the Portsmouth Health Department, will be hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics for any division high school student, 14-18 years-old, who would want to receive the vaccine at no cost. Learn more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66882220

05/12/2021

It's School Nurse Day! Thank you to PPS Health Services staff and school nurses for continuing to keep our students safe! #SchoolNurseDay #PPSShines

It's School Nurse Day! Thank you to PPS Health Services staff and school nurses for continuing to keep our students safe! #SchoolNurseDay #PPSShines

05/10/2021

The PPS Office of Title I and Family Engagement is hosting two Kindergarten Drive-In Movie Nights on May 27 and June 10! These free events will provide important information for the upcoming school year. Interested families must register here: cutt.ly/ppskindergarten #PPSShines

The PPS Office of Title I and Family Engagement is hosting two Kindergarten Drive-In Movie Nights on May 27 and June 10! These free events will provide important information for the upcoming school year. Interested families must register here: cutt.ly/ppskindergarten #PPSShines

05/08/2021

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to the PPS Food Services staff for all that you do! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PPSShines

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to the PPS Food Services staff for all that you do! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PPSShines

05/07/2021

CHS earns 'Best High School’ title second time

Congratulations to Churchland High School for being named a 'Best High School' by U.S. News for the second consecutive year! Read more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66878409 #PPSShines

According to rankings released from the U.S. News & World Report, Churchland High has been named a 2021 Best High School. It is the second consecutive year Churchland has earned the Best High School honor.

05/06/2021

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

05/04/2021

Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our incredible teachers who make a difference in the lives of children every day! Watch this video to hear special messages our parents have for PPS teachers: https://youtu.be/cOiVMCBLPkk?rel=0 #PPSShines #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher

05/03/2021

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day, the Chick-fil-A on Frederick Blvd. will be giving all PPS teachers and staff a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich on Tuesday, May 4! Staff must show their PPS ID to receive their sandwich. Thank you, Chick-fil-A! #PPSShines

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day, the Chick-fil-A on Frederick Blvd. will be giving all PPS teachers and staff a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich on Tuesday, May 4! Staff must show their PPS ID to receive their sandwich. Thank you, Chick-fil-A! #PPSShines

04/30/2021

Applications for the PPS Bright Start Preschool Program will be available Monday, May 3. If you have a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 30, visit the PreK Registration page for more information: https://www.ppsk12.us/families/student_registration/pre_k_registration #PPSShines

Applications for the PPS Bright Start Preschool Program will be available Monday, May 3. If you have a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 30, visit the PreK Registration page for more information: https://www.ppsk12.us/families/student_registration/pre_k_registration #PPSShines

04/29/2021

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

04/28/2021

PPS Human Resources is hosting its first job fair for health and special services employees! The fair will take place Thursday, April 29, from 11am to 1pm at S.H. Clarke Academy (2801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA). Apply here: www.ppsk12.us/jobs #PPSShines

PPS Human Resources is hosting its first job fair for health and special services employees! The fair will take place Thursday, April 29, from 11am to 1pm at S.H. Clarke Academy (2801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA). Apply here: www.ppsk12.us/jobs #PPSShines

04/26/2021

I.C. Norcom High School senior Trinity Allen has been named Portsmouth's Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador and a runner-up for the Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate contest! Read more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/news/recent_news/i_c_n_senior_named_youth_poet_laureate_ambassador #PPSShines

I.C. Norcom High School senior Trinity Allen has been named Portsmouth's Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador and a runner-up for the Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate contest! Read more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/news/recent_news/i_c_n_senior_named_youth_poet_laureate_ambassador #PPSShines

04/24/2021

PPS Student Artwork for 2020-2021

The PPS Art Department continues to provide a creative outlet for our students! Enjoy some of the student artwork from all of our schools in this video: https://youtu.be/ypYoq2eV7MQ?rel=0 #PPSShines

04/23/2021

Westhaven Elementary's student art display brings "a message of hope and joy" to Maryview Hospital! Way to go, Blue Jays! #PPSShines

Westhaven Elementary's student art display brings "a message of hope and joy" to Maryview Hospital! Way to go, Blue Jays! #PPSShines

04/23/2021

Churchland High School sophomore Bailey-Rose Dias has been selected to attend National Miss Amazing 2021 as a
representative for the state of Virginia! Read more here: https://ppsk12.us/news/recent_news/c_h_s_student_named_ms__amazing_v_a_representative #PPSShines

Churchland High School sophomore Bailey-Rose Dias has been selected to attend National Miss Amazing 2021 as a
representative for the state of Virginia! Read more here: https://ppsk12.us/news/recent_news/c_h_s_student_named_ms__amazing_v_a_representative #PPSShines

04/22/2021

ICN NJROTC places first in multi-state competition

Congratulations to the I.C. Norcom Navy JROTC team that placed first in the National Academic Examination for Area 5! Read the full story here: https://ppsk12.us/news/recent_news/icn_njrotc_places_first_in_multi-state_competition #PPSShines

The I.C. Norcom Navy JROTC team placed first in the National Academic Examination for Area 5 (which is made up of 47 teams from Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.).

04/21/2021

Graduation Update: In-person graduation ceremonies will be held for the Class of 2021 at the S.B. Ballard stadium at Old Dominion! #CaPPSandGowns #PPSShines
Visit the graduation webpage for more information www.ppsk12.us/graduation

Graduation Update: In-person graduation ceremonies will be held for the Class of 2021 at the S.B. Ballard stadium at Old Dominion! #CaPPSandGowns #PPSShines
Visit the graduation webpage for more information www.ppsk12.us/graduation

04/20/2021

Hillian-Sanders earns VCLD Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Brighton Elementary School’s Lenette Hillian-Sanders for being named the 2021 Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD) Teacher of the Year! Read more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66863940 #PPSShines

Brighton Elementary School’s Lenette Hillian-Sanders has been named the 2021 Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD) Teacher of the Year.

04/19/2021

PPS again earns ASBO Financial Award

Portsmouth Public Schools has received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended 2020. Read more here: https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66862376 #PPSShines

The division has received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended 2020. According to the ASBO, this award represents a significant achievement and reflects the division’s commitment to transparency and high-qual...

04/16/2021

We are grateful for a smooth and successful first week back for our students. Thank you to all for a great transition back into the classroom! #PPSShines

04/15/2021

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

The Portsmouth City School Board will hold a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting can be watched live on the division's page here: https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live #PPSShines

04/14/2021

The PPS Department of Human Resources is hosting a virtual instructional job fair on Thursday, April 15! Interviews will be held for elementary teachers from 9am-12pm and secondary teachers from 1-4 pm. Interested candidates can register here: www.ppsk12.us/jobs #PPSShines

The PPS Department of Human Resources is hosting a virtual instructional job fair on Thursday, April 15! Interviews will be held for elementary teachers from 9am-12pm and secondary teachers from 1-4 pm. Interested candidates can register here: www.ppsk12.us/jobs #PPSShines

04/12/2021

Ocean Breeze Waterpark is offering a special discount on season passes and tickets for PPS Staff! Learn more about how to get this exclusive discount here: https://ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=5260284&pageId=66854583 #PPSShines

Ocean Breeze Waterpark is offering a special discount on season passes and tickets for PPS Staff! Learn more about how to get this exclusive discount here: https://ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=5260284&pageId=66854583 #PPSShines

04/09/2021

Monday, April 12, students who chose to return to in-person learning will begin coming back to school! Visit the PPS School Reopening webpage for a list of resources, including a Return to In-Person Learning Manual, videos and sample schedules. https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66531256 #PPSShines

Monday, April 12, students who chose to return to in-person learning will begin coming back to school! Visit the PPS School Reopening webpage for a list of resources, including a Return to In-Person Learning Manual, videos and sample schedules. https://www.ppsk12.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=794578&pageId=66531256 #PPSShines