District announcements and information 2010-11
View 2010-11 advisories and other districtwide communications for families. Advisories are normally translated into Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese and Somali. Translations are posted as they come in.
School district shifts Rigler students to Vernon
Portland Public Schools is transferring Rigler K-8 School seventh- and eighth-graders to Vernon PK-8 School. The transfer takes effect this fall: September 2011.More information: English | Español Tiếng Việt
Proposed transfer of Rigler students in grades 6 & 7
Portland Public Schools is proposing to transfer current Rigler K-8 School sixth-graders and seventh-graders to Vernon PK-8 School.- Rigler families: English | Español | Tiếng Việt
- Vernon families: English | Español
2011-12 schedule change for high schools
For years, most PPS high schools have offered seven class periods a day, with most following a block schedule two days a week. That changes this fall. More information: English
School facilities bond measure proposal
Superintendent Carole Smith has presented the Portland School Board with a proposal to modernize school buildings.Proposed updates for schools in West Portland, North Portland, Central Eastside Portland, Inner Northeast, Outer Northeast and Outer Southeast Portland.
More information: English | Español | Tiếng Việt | Русский | 中文 | af Soomaaliga
Oregon raises standards for math skills
The State Board of Education recently changed the way it evaluates the math skills of Oregon students in grades 3 through 8.More information: English | Español | Tiếng Việt | Русский | 中文 | af Soomaaliga
Continuation of TriMet passes
Portland Public Schools is close to reaching an agreement that would allow students in grades 9-12 to continue riding TriMet for free.More information: English
Application period for 2011-12 school transfers
Portland Public Schools announces transfer application dates for the 2011-12 school year.More information: English | Español | Tiếng Việt | Русский | 中文 | af Soomaaliga
'What you need to know'/Annual notifications
"What you need to know 2010-11" contains helpful information about inclement weather notices, immunizations and frequently asked questions about when should your child stay home from illness. It includes five notices that Portland Public Schools is required to distribute to families about their rights and those of their students.
