October 2014

Portland’s Tasty School Lunch Harvests Contest Win

Posted on 10/30/2014

A mouth-watering roast chicken lunch the Portland Public Schools’ Food Services program served to students this September netted the district a win in a new statewide Maine school lunch contest. The Maine Department of Education this fall held the first ever Maine Harvest Lunch Week Menu Contest. The Portland Public Schools was one of three winners in the contest. To enter the contest, schools...  READ MORE...

Lyman Moore Students Establishing School Food Pantry

Posted on 10/29/2014

After studying about the detrimental effects of poverty and food insecurity, students at Lyman Moore Middle School have decided to make a difference: They’re starting a food pantry at their school. To kick off the event, Student Council members have been delivering informational flyers to community members in the North Deering neighborhood around the school, located at 171 Auburn Street. The...  READ MORE...

School Board Chair Reminds Portlanders To Vote

Posted on 10/27/2014

Portland Board of Public Education Chair Sarah Thompson reminded all Portland residents to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 elections. Speaking at an Oct. 21 school board meeting, Thompson said, “It’s very important that your voices be heard.” She noted that the municipal ballot includes three Portland Board of Public Education seats up for election.   READ MORE...

New grant to fund summer, after-school meal programs

Posted on 10/23/2014

The city of Portland has received a $50,000 grant from The National League of Cities to create programs providing children with after-school and summer meals, the city announced Oct. 23. This $50,000 grant will support ongoing efforts to expand summer meal programs across the city and to break new ground by establishing programs that provide nutritious meals for kids after school as well.  READ MORE...

School Board, Superintendent Recognize 2014 Retirees

Posted on 10/23/2014

Members of the Portland Board of Public Education and Portland Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk held a special ceremony at the board’s Oct. 21 meeting to recognize 12 Portland Public Schools’ employees who recently chose to retire. Those retiring had a combined total of 296 years of service to the district, and included teachers, a nurse and Central Office staff.  READ MORE...

Portland Students To Benefit from $1.9 Million Arts Grant

Posted on 10/22/2014

PORTLAND, Maine (Oct. 21, 2014) – A new four-year, federal arts education grant of more than $1.9 million will provide students at the Portland Public Schools’ Reiche, Ocean Avenue, East End and Riverton elementary schools with greater exposure to the arts through their everyday curriculum.  READ MORE...

New Hall School Topic of School Board Workshop

Posted on 10/20/2014

PORTLAND, Maine (Oct. 20, 2014) – This past spring, Portland’s plan to replace Fred P. Hall Elementary School was placed on the state’s Major Capital Construction Approved Projects List, making the project eligible to receive state funding. Now, at a workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Portland Board of Public Education will discuss the process and critical milestones that need to be met for the...  READ MORE...

Portland Public Schools introduces e-Newsletter

Posted on 10/15/2014

A message from Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk:I believe parents and other community members are our partners in creating great schools, and we want to keep our partners informed. We’re now offering a new and convenient way to help you stay informed: the district’s e-Newsletter.The e-Newsletter will feature Portland Public Schools' points of pride. You’ll learn about such things as school...  READ MORE...

Event to benefit childcare providers

Posted on 10/14/2014

The Portland Public Schools is inviting childcare and preschool providers in the community to an Oct. 16 event to network about a shared vision for school readiness in Portland. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the community room of the East End Community School at 195 North St. on Portland’s Munjoy Hill.   READ MORE...

Reiche School's Fun 5K Set for Oct. 19

Posted on 10/14/2014

The Portland Public School’s Reiche Community School will hold its Seventh Annual Reiche International 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 19. The fun community event, for which participants are invited to wear costumes, begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Reiche Community School, located at 166 Brackett St. in Portland’s West End. All proceeds from the event will go to fund school enrichment programs for Reiche...   READ MORE...

Portland Public Schools New Learning Guides for Families Support Learning at Home

Posted on 10/09/2014

The Portland Public Schools has published a series of new Learning Guides for Families. The free guides, designed for families with children in kindergarten through grade 5, detail what students should know and be able to do in English Language Arts and math by the end of each grade. They also include information on how families can increase student learning at home. The guides are available in...  READ MORE...

IDEXX Gives Lyman Moore "Science Makeover"

Posted on 10/09/2014

IDEXX Laboratories has donated $18,000 in technology, equipment and 300 volunteer hours to give the Portland Public School’s Lyman Moore Middle School a “Super Science Makeover.” The makeover is the result of an innovative partnership between Lyman Moore and IDEXX designed to increase student exposure to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teaching and learning and careers.  READ MORE...

Transition Fair Focuses on Life after High School

Posted on 10/08/2014

PATHS, the Portland Arts & Technology High School is hosting its second annual Transition Fair to help students receiving special education services learn about navigating life after high school. The PATHS Transition Fair will be held on Thursday Oct. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at PATHS, located at 196 Allen Avenue in Portland. Anyone who can benefit from the fair is invited; families need...  READ MORE...