portland public schools

Published
July 6, 2021

Portland school board approves spending extra state funds on tax relief, custodians and debt service

The plan for the additional $6.2 million secured through the state budget update passed last week must now go to the City Council for approval.
Published
July 2, 2021

School districts plan to spend additional state funding on tax relief, building projects

The state budget approved this week will fund schools at 55 percent statewide for the first time since voters approved the measure in a ballot question in 2004.
Published
June 28, 2021

Nomination papers available for Portland council, school board seats
Published
June 28, 2021

Portland implements new school equity policy
Published
June 16, 2021

Portland accepts bid for Reiche school renovations, at $4 million under budget

Construction is expected to start this summer on 3 projects at Longfellow, Reiche and Presumpscot elementary schools.

Published
June 14, 2021

Fake active shooter report locks down Portland middle school
Published
June 14, 2021

Talbot Community School says goodbye to two veteran literacy specialists

Literacy interventionists Maureen Lovejoy and Jennifer Rogers are retiring after spending decades teaching in Portland.
Published
June 14, 2021

Maine schools plan robust summer programming to counter COVID-19 impacts

Districts intend to enroll more students in a broader variety of programs this year to help them catch up and give them a boost for the fall.
Published
June 9, 2021

Portland voters choose Charter Commission members, pass school budget
Published
June 8, 2021

Deering High student’s street art sends a message about social justice

Emily Segal's colorful crosswalks outside Deering High School are meant to bring attention to Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ pride, climate change and mental health awareness.