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PublishedOctober 1, 2020
Portland schools delay bringing back elementary students for full-time, in-person learning
Space, distancing and staffing challenges contributed to the decision not to resume full-time classroom instruction Oct. 13, the superintendent said in a letter to families.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.
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PublishedApril 17, 2020
Want a free beer? Donate essential goods to Allagash
Allagash Brewing Co. has partnered with Portland Public Schools for a week-long drive to gather essential goods, starting Monday.
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PublishedApril 17, 2020
For families of students with disabilities, remote learning brings added stress
Students with disabilities often need extra attention, and their parents are now cut off from the support that schools provide.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2020
Portland girl has Super time at Bowl game
The once-in-a-lifetime experience for Stella Hang, 12, included tickets to the Super Bowl game, the chance to meet NFL players – and the opportunity to take to the field as part of an NFL commercial.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Concerns in Portland school community prompt probation office to move sex offender counseling
A petition calling for the new probation office near Presumpscot Elementary School to move is on hold as corrections officials say they are trying to address concerns.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2019
Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline
While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2019
More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues
Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to 'a number of high-profile incidents.'
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