Foundation for Portland Public Schools

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the Deering High School Science Olympiad team. Last week, they won the spirit award at the Science Olympiad National competition in Los Angeles. Read more at
https://dhs.portlandschools.org/calendars/news/~board/dhs-newsnewsletter/post/deering-high-school-earns-national-spirit-award-and-2000-prize-at-science-olympiad-nationals

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Anuria Munkula, Meuri Domingos, and Will Lukoki of Portland High School, 2026 Step Up Award winners.

These hardworking, high achieving students will receive scholarships each of their remaining semesters in high school to allow them to participate in extracurricular opportunities by decreasing the need to work after school and on weekends.

Thanks to former PPS parents and volunteers Bill and Ann Weber for creating this award, that continues to grow in scope!

05/11/2026

2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardees at Spring for Teachers. Despite the cold and rain, it was a wonderful celebration.

05/05/2026

Educator and YouTube superstar Ms Rachel made this video thanking PPS teachers for their hard work and dedication!

One way you can thank PPS staff is by attending Spring for Teachers, a celebration of Portland Public Schools teachers. It will be held tomorrow (rain or shine!) at Bunker Brewing from 5-7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door if you don't have them already.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/23/2026

Registration is open for the Portland Kids Duathlon (a benefit for FPPS). Have a kiddo age 3-12? This event is for you. Race day is July 19th. 🏃🏻🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

To register and/or sign up to volunteer, visit www.portlandkidsduathlon.com

04/22/2026

We're so excited to announce the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Please join us at Spring for Teachers on Wednesday, May 6th, from 5-7:00 pm at Bunker Brewing to celebrate these amazing PPS graduates and to hear them talk about the educators who impacted their lives. bit.ly/SpringforTeachers2026

Clockwise, from top left:

Sahra Hassan, Casco Bay High School, Class of 2015—An immigration lawyer who draws on her life experiences as an immigrant and refugee to advocate for her clients.

Eric Sacknoff, MD, Deering High School, Class of 1963—A leader in the field of urology who’s served areas large and small and traveled the world to teach cutting edge techniques and technologies.

Caitlin Condon, Portland Adult Education, Class of 2008—A nursing student nearing graduation after a long journey who is ready to start the next chapter of her life.

Mark Madison, Portland High School, Class of 1969—A world traveler whose lifelong dedication to service, students, and athletics includes more than four decades coaching basketball, football, and softball.

04/17/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, and one of the ways you can celebrate the teachers of the Portland Public Schools is by joining us at Spring for Teachers on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm!
bit.ly/SpringforTeachers2026

04/16/2026

Thank you, Town & Country Federal Credit Union Maine!

Through its "local helping local" initiative, the credit union presented a $2,500 donation to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, which coordinates a food fund.

04/03/2026

Join the team at PPS!

03/31/2026

Many of our favorite organizations are collaborating on this event. Hope to see you there!
For more info, check out: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/1398/Earth-Day-2026