Moving Forward Together

The power of community

Carole Smith PPS Superintendent November 16, 2009: From the start of the Marysville fire last Tuesday to the resumption of classes Monday in the transformed Rose City Park School, I have felt touched, inspired and renewed by the power of our community. 

I know the tragedy of the fire and the transformation of Rose City Park won’t soon be forgotten, and I believe that there are lessons in this experience that can pull us more tightly together going forward. [ More ]

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Marysville school students arrived for the first day of school Monday at the former Rose City Park school, following the devastating fire last week at their home school.

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H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update:

PPS continues to work closely with Multnomah County health officials and MESD to monitor the evolving situation. [Read More]

Eight meetings — four with new dates — slated on High School System

November 20, 2009

More than 500 parents, students and school employees participated in the first of nine meetings hosted by Portland Public Schools and the Portland Council PTA to discuss plans for the High School System and the offerings to be provided at every community school.

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Using conferences to help your child

November 20, 2009
Conferences are one of the best ways to connect with your child’s teacher. Get the greatest benefit by following these tips.
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First day for new Marysville: A tribute to teamwork

November 16, 2009
Marysville K-8 School students tumbled off buses and into Rose City Park School Monday, filing past rows of administrators and school board members cheering their arrival and the school and community teamwork that made possible the relocation after the Marysville fire Nov. 10.
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Lolenzo Poe named partnership development director

November 13, 2009
Superintendent Carole Smith has announced the hiring of Lolenzo Poe Jr. as partnership development director. [More]

Help develop next year's budget

November 12, 2009
Dollars Do you care about spending decisions in our school district – and how to stretch the dollars for the most benefit to students?
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Marysville to reopen in Rose City Park building

November 10, 2009
Portland Public Schools will move Marysville K-8 School students and staff into the Rose City Park building – located at 2334 N.E. 57th Ave. – following a major fire today. [More]

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