<![CDATA[Portland Public Schools News]]> http://www.pps.k12.or.us/news/index.htm The latest news from the Portland Public School District in Portland, Oregon. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss © 2012 Portland Public Schools pubinfo@pps.k12.or.us webmaster@pps.k12.or.us Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:08 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:36 -0700 <![CDATA[Learn disaster survival skills at free expo]]>

Prepare for an earthquake — and survive its aftermath — using information from a free PPS-sponsored preparedness expo Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at King PK-8 School, 4906 N.E. Sixth Ave.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 642C7BE45B4D4AD78661704EA7298920 <![CDATA[Sunnyside wins two sustainability awards]]> Sunnyside gardens

Sunnyside Environmental K-8 School, whose Earth-focused curriculum features chickens, gardening, rainwater catchment and more, has earned two awards for sustainability.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 DC8242BEB9834E7783EEBFA6C33A7F01 <![CDATA[Four schools earn rankings for test scores]]>

Rankings released by U.S. News & World Report put Lincoln, Wilson, Cleveland and Franklin high schools among Oregon's top performers.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 EEE6B2E90550468790F709B2665E08E2 <![CDATA[Superintendent issues statement on Humboldt, YWLA]]> Portland Public Schools will move forward with school board-approved decisions to consolidate Humboldt PK-8 School with Boise-Eliot PK-8 Schools, and to close the Young Women's Leadership Academy at Harriet Tubman, Superintendent Carole Smith said in a statement released May 14.

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 8315C87CD9024D9097A4D04B36584779 <![CDATA[School board approves 2012-13 budget]]> The Portland School Board approved the 2012-13 budget May 14, including an agreement with the Portland Association of Teachers to help preserve 110 school-based positions and maintain a full school year. The budget now goes to a county commission for a hearing before formal adoption June 25.

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A34BA8F793D34C07B4C6FC511D3575BA <![CDATA[PPS honors Latino students at first-ever event]]> Portland Public Schools celebrated 15 students in a new event that recognizes the successes and challenges faced by the Latino community.

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 7A2680C60D7C407ABF146A40150531D5 <![CDATA[Students pack Schnitz for Brazilian troupe]]> Primed and ready, the 2,800 students who packed the stately Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall expressed exuberant appreciation as they were treated to a world-class hip-hop performance sponsored by local dance presenter White Bird.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 21A3986EB7A4456B84CD357B864596DC <![CDATA[Outstanding black students to be honored]]> OABSE banquet

The public is invited to Oregon's largest annual awards banquet for black students May 24 at Concordia University.

]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 52B2A85551ED443BACFA58F0650C4030 <![CDATA[Cleveland is state 5A choir champion]]> Cleveland High School's "thrilling" choir performances have earned students the 2012 5A state championship.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 438894417BB84932BD1DC57FAB5BD800 <![CDATA[State PTA honors Skyline, Carole Smith]]> Skyline PTA awards

Oregon PTA recognized both a PPS school — Skyline K-8 — and its superintendent at the group's annual convention

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 85C32CBF61064C0684324BE82A0F5482 <![CDATA[Facilities plan released; PPS seeks bond input]]> Following the release of a 10-year facilities plan prepared by a citizens committee studying building issues, Portland Public Schools is hosting three meetings to gather input on school construction bond options.

]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 FE8A993819C545C281CDA2A002DF706C <![CDATA[First all-PPS poetry slam: 'Magical' ]]> Verselandia winners

Emotions ran deep at Portland Public Schools' first districtwide poetry slam as students spoke about pride, identity and relationships.

]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 8C84995D592D47B9BBDA17F88D29B33B <![CDATA[Tentative agreement eliminates school cuts]]> Superintendent Smith joins Gwen Sullivan, president of the Portland Association of Teacher's, at City Hall as Mayor Sam Adams announces a tentative budget agreement that would spare staffing cuts to schools and preserve a full school year for students.

The Mayor’s Office, the Portland Association of Teachers and Portland Public Schools have reached a tentative agreement that would eliminate school staffing cuts and maintain a full school year for PPS students.

]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 46CA6E2282464105A584914E452B3E80 <![CDATA[Lincoln wins national constitution contest]]> Lincoln Constitution Team

Lincoln High School clinched the top spot in a competitive national event that tests students' knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.

]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 3ACF7BFD91EA467F8B05527D17B8FDBF <![CDATA[Fifteen musicians rank among Oregon’s best]]>

Strong performances earned 15 Portland Public Schools students fifth place or better at the state solo music championships.

]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 493153ACE14D4DBB82B37DE384145A52 <![CDATA[PPS spellers qualify for county contest]]> Six students who competed in a Portland Public Schools spelling contest have qualified for the countywide competition in May.

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 BA0B697D51E94F64BD37DD6FC3C071BA <![CDATA[Boise-Eliot welcomes Humboldt families]]> Families and staff from Humboldt and Boise-Eliot PK-8 schools, set to merge this fall, are getting a glimpse of their new, larger community.

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 CF57F3AAC2D94123B9AF710EA6E0E092 <![CDATA[Urban educator to offer insights]]>

Jeff Duncan-Andrade, a veteran urban educator, will discuss how inequality influences student success at a free event May 18 at 4:30 p.m. at George Middle School, 10000 N. Burr Ave.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 986B66CCB24F400EAFA5C4EDB6151AC9 <![CDATA[Family game night, open to all, is Friday]]> Family Game Night

Play games and meet other families, students and community members at a school-sponsored family game night from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 4.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 EF7316BFB64141EE8DD6C2F5607C546D <![CDATA[School size takes on greater importance]]> The Portland School Board’s decision this week to close one school and consolidate two others poses a larger question: Can Portland Public Schools continue to afford a system of small schools?

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 CBD62EEE464F4B17937D336842B51004 <![CDATA[Skyline School expands IB program]]>

Skyline K-8 School has won International Baccalaureate certification for its middle-grade curriculum — making it the only public school in Oregon with a full K-8 IB program.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 EFB7A339634C4709B43072B685B84F19 <![CDATA[PPS bands take 1-2-3 at state jazz contest]]> Portland Public Schools students swept the high school division — and took three of the top four spots in the middle school section — at the University of Portland Jazz Festival.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 74B86381F1CE4907A02F30E56269E0A4 <![CDATA[Cleary students donate socks to homeless teens]]> Sock drive

Beverly Cleary K-8 School students have donated more than 800 pairs of socks as part of efforts on behalf of homeless teenagers.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 3C040840B60346AE8364EBB1CA725B1A <![CDATA[Earthstock dance celebrates 20 years]]> A dance that draws special needs students from around the region — created and led by a Harrison Park K-8 School secretary — celebrated its 20th year at the Crystal Ballroom in April.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 4AC13A33A1064B708A51C5B4AD5D5FEC <![CDATA[Cleveland speech and debate takes state]]> Cleveland speech and debate

It's been a "record-shattering year" for Cleveland High School’s speech and debate team, culminating in a decisive victory in the 5A state championship.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 D7371C55C024455C9DB34D2F16A5CC22 <![CDATA[White House boosts King arts instruction]]> King PK-8 School is receiving national attention with actress Sarah Jessica Parker's announcement on the "Good Morning America" show that the school has been selected for a presidential arts education program. 

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 D4FF03E44B3F4F1DBF2CC0991366FF75 <![CDATA[Special education director to leave PPS]]> Robert Ford

Robert Ford, director of special education, is leaving Portland Public Schools in June.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 8990323515DF48F793228C0D1D33A2C2 <![CDATA[Wish list becoming reality at Sitton School]]> Community partners and volunteers are improving Sitton Elementary School inside and out after receiving a "wish list" of projects from Principal Jane Fielding.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 4890D647546C476EA243F8D030AAA93C <![CDATA[Board votes to close, consolidate schools]]> The Portland School Board has affirmed Superintendent Carole Smith's recommendation to consolidate Humboldt and Boise-Eliot PK-8 schools at Boise-Eliot and to close the Young Women's Leadership Academy at Harriet Tubman.

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 21CBA2B75FB74FAC9E69025FBB2BA102 <![CDATA[PPS honors 26 high-achieving black students]]> For the third year, Portland Public Schools has recognized its black students as a way to tell the counterstory of black achievement.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 1378D78549344895B6F56D2EE54268C4