Portland Public Schools

Three PPS staff members were recently awarded challenge coins from the City of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management for their contribution to the Teen CERT program. The Teen CERT training program teaches youth readiness and response skills so they can safely respond to an emergency and assist victims without endangering themselves or others. *Aaron Olsen (not pictured) started the first PPS Teen CERT Program in 2016 at IDA B Wells. *Darshanpreet Gill, McDaniel High School CTE Educator started a Teen CERT Program at McDaniel HS. *Jonathan Lewis, MPA PPS Emergency Management Program Manager has helped these programs flourish in high schools.

Welcome back, Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 The Portland Public School Board of Education announced today the selection of Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong to serve as the next superintendent. The Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday morning to formally approve the appointment and contract. Dr. Armstrong’s three-year contract begins July 1, 2024, and members of the Board of Education said they will welcome the positive changes Dr. Armstrong's leadership will bring to the school district and our schools.

We want to say good luck to the Lincoln and Grant high school constitution teams. They'll be competing this weekend in the annual We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals in Washington, D.C. Now in its fifth decade, the event brings together students from all 50 states for a series of mock congressional hearings on everything from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to the separation of powers and the future of democracy. The Lincoln and Grant constitution teams, under the instruction of Patrick Magee-Jenks and Angela DiPasquale respectively, have long histories of taking home trophies on both the state and national level. Good luck to all!

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Thank you Cesar Chavez Middle School for having us!! We held a special leadership workshop and screening of our documentary, The Black Stars, for their Black Student Union students in 5th - 8th grade. WIB staff were joined by The Black Stars director, Twixx Williams, who shared his journey into filmmaking with the students. A big thanks to the staff at Cesar Chavez for supporting this event and to teacher Williams Reese for inviting us to the school! Is your school looking to host a screening for your students? Send us a message! 🇬🇭✊🏽👑 #WordisBond #TheBlackStars

Here's a look into the Culture in the Classroom Series hosted by Indian Education and the Center for Black Student Excellence. The initiative uses collaborative design as a way to invite the community to shape the future of teaching and learning. During the first session of the series, we heard from students and community members about their experiences in our schools today. In subsequent sessions, we'll co-create the future we hope to see. Join us on April 10th at Barbie's Village.

The Portland Public Schools Board of Education is asking students, staff, families and community members to participate in a Superintendent Search Survey. Your participation in this survey ensures that our search reflects the needs and priorities of the Portland Public Schools community. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and will close on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 p.m PST. Access the Superintendent Search Survey online at https://lnkd.in/ghah86jt

Now is the time to apply for the 2024 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships. The scholarships are designed specifically for African American and Hispanic graduating seniors who plan to pursue college studies in one of the STEM-related fields. The scholarships are available to 2023 graduating seniors in urban school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ebiSQAnE

The Portland Public Schools Board of Directors has launched their search for the district’s next superintendent. The Board has selected Human Capital Enterprises to facilitate a comprehensive recruitment and selection process with the goal of hiring the next superintendent to begin July 1, 2024. Because hiring the right next leader for our district is a critical decision, the Board is prioritizing community engagement to inform the search. We have established a dedicated page on our website where we have been posting regular progress updates, frequently asked questions, and a timeline of our process. We invite you to learn more and to follow along at www.pps.net/supsearch

Check out the cutest version of The Hungry Caterpillar performed by Pre-K students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary. https://lnkd.in/gEzt7N7w?