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 | Mural, Poetry Celebrate “Moore Together” Theme Posted on 10/24/2018 The theme of Lyman Moore Middle School is “Moore Together,” as the school’s students, families, and staff work together to support and engage each member of the school community. The school will now hold events to celebrate that theme in collaboration with Deering High School senior Allan Monga, muralist Ryan Adams, and the students of Lyman Moore
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 | Instrument Donation Day is Oct. 20! Posted on 10/18/2018 Do you have a musical instrument to donate to the Portland Public Schools’ music program? If so, please bring it to the Instrument Donation/Drop-off Day this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the back lot of Lincoln Middle School at 522 Stevens Avenue.
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 | Don’t Miss Turkey Day Football Game! Posted on 10/17/2018 |
 | Local Question #1 Good for PPS Posted on 10/17/2018 On Nov. 6, Portland residents will be asked to approve Question 1 on the municipal ballot, which asks voters to support the establishment of the Greater Sebago Education Alliance (GSEA). A “yes” vote on the question will help the Portland Public Schools, because joining this Regional Service Center (RSC) will result in financial and other benefits for the district.
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 | DHS Costume & Yard Sale Moved to Oct. 20 Posted on 10/16/2018 If you don’t have a costume for Halloween, the annual Deering High School Drama Club’s Costume and Yard Sale, set for Saturday, Oct. 20, can help! The sale was originally set for Oct. 13, but the date has been changed because of rain.
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 | New Director, Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Posted on 10/16/2018 Jesse Robinson, a math and leadership coach with nearly 20 years experience in curriculum, assessment and teaching, has been selected as the district’s new Director, Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction. The appointment was recently announced by Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Melea Nalli.
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 | OAES Has New Outdoor Classroom! Posted on 10/16/2018 |
 | New Director of Clinical & Behavioral Services Posted on 10/16/2018 |
 | Painting for a Purpose Annual Auction Nov. 1! Posted on 10/11/2018 Portland Public Schools’ art teachers are among the local artists whose artwork will be auctioned off at the Painting for a Purpose 9th Annual Artful Auction on Thursday, Nov. 1. Some of the artists’ work will be in the form of colorful garden totems.
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 | PATHS Showcases Career & Technical Education Posted on 10/11/2018 The Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) hosted the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce in October and the United Way of Greater Portland in September. Both groups held their board meetings at PATHS and took a tour of the building to learn more about Career and Technical Education or CTE. Students in the PATHS Culinary Program also provided the visitors with an amazing spread of food!
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 | PEF now Foundation for Portland Public Schools! Posted on 10/09/2018 The Board of Directors of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, together with the Portland Public Schools (PPS), is pleased to announce its transition from the Portland Education Foundation to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools.
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| Three School Board Seats Up for Election Nov. 6 Posted on 10/09/2018 Three Portland Board of Public Education seats are up for election on Nov. 6. Veteran school board member Sarah Thompson is seeking re-election to her at-large seat for a fifth term on the board. The candidates running for the District 1 and District 2 seats would be newcomers to the school board.
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 | Deering, UNE Partner in Health Science Program Posted on 10/09/2018 |
 | PPS wins $150,000 Barr Foundation Grant Posted on 10/02/2018 The Portland Public Schools has won an award of $150,000 from the Barr Foundation to engage in comprehensive analysis to better understand the academic experiences of the district’s high school students and inform future steps to ensure that all students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and the community.
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