Substance use and addiction are confusing and difficult issues for the person experiencing them and for those who love and care about the person who is impacted. To help Portland Public Schools families of students dealing with substance use, we will host our first district-wide Family Information Night.

The recent dip in temperature is raising the questions that come up every winter in Portland Public Schools. Folks want to know how we decide to delay or close schools, and how any missed classroom dates are handled. Here are answers to questions we often hear:

Portland Public Schools offers a variety of supports and opportunities for students and their families to increase their understanding of adolescent substance use and healthy decision-making.  

Are you highly bilingual, a college graduate and would make a great teacher? The Portland Dual Language Teacher Residency Program is recruiting candidates to become dual language educators and leaders in Portland Public Schools. Please plan on attending an informational meeting on January 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the PPS main offices (501 N. Dixon St.) in the Columbia Conference Room (2^nd floor). For more information, visit the Portland Dual Language Teacher Residency Program website or contact Alma Morales Galicia at amoralesgalicia@pps.net or 503-916-3546.