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Please take a few minutes to complete your family’s Household Income Data Form—the deadline has been extended to Oct. 18 to ensure we have 100% participation! The Form was sent to you on Sunday, September 6, through ReachMyTeach. This form matters more than ever this year. Our district worked with lawmakers in Augusta to change how Maine funds schools. The information families give on this form now counts twice in the state funding formula. If every family completes it, our schools could receive millions of dollars in additional state funding next year.
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The Portland Public Schools is working to design a strong, equitable middle school experience for every student. Staff, students, families and community members have been helping develop and refine a proposed Middle School Design Framework and several design considerations. This work is still in progress and final recommendations have not been decided—and we still want your feedback to help shape the future of our middle schools!
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The Portland Public Schools is continuing the important work of designing a high school experience that prepares every student to thrive in college, career, and community and to participate and succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world. The community is invited to join us for two upcoming Community Engagement Sessions, one virtual on Sept. 30 and one in-person on Oct. 7.
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Four Portland Public Schools students have been named as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program: Portland High School seniors Beatrice DeVito, Charlotte Knake and Kate Morrison, and Casco Bay High School senior Sebastian Milstein-Jones. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
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The district is continuing to work with the Portland Public Schools community to design a middle school experience where each and every student feels a strong sense of belonging, is challenged and supported academically, and has meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for high school and beyond. Learn about the latest proposed plans and ideas at a Middle School Design Community Engagement session set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyman Moore Middle School. Childcare will be available.
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As the Portland Public Schools enters into the 2026-27 school year, we have made a number of very exciting hires and moves to fill key leadership roles at the district and school levels. We are excited about the experience and energy that these team members will bring to our schools and students. For a detailed list of who’s who at the central and school leadership levels, including what their roles are, please visit the Central Office Staff and School Administration Directory on our website. Here are a few highlights of the leadership changes made over the summer:
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The Portland Public Schools is excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026-2027 school year. Here's a reminder about back-to-school dates:
- The first day for students in grades 1-12 will be Aug. 31.
- Pre-K and kindergarten students will start on Sept. 1.
- Teachers and other school-year staff return on Aug. 24.