Supply List '19-'20

First Day for 1st-8th students is Wednesday, August 28th

School start hours are 8:45-3:15 for 6th-8th and 9:00-3:15 for K-5 

In addition to the significant 2017 school improvement work now underway across the District, the 2017 Health Safety and Modernization Bond includes funding for the development of Conceptual Master Plans for Jefferson, Cleveland and Wilson High Schools. PPS is seeking community involvement to help create the Conceptual Master Plans for these schools.

If you wanted to find an event that is a great fit for Portland Public Schools, you would be hard-pressed to do better than International Walk + Roll to School Day. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

September is Suicide Prevention Month nationally, and the issue has particular relevance in Oregon. In statewide statistics gathered by the Oregon Health Authority, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Oregon residents ages 15-24. Amy Ruona, the Mental Health/Wellness Supports and Systems Senior Manager for Portland Public Schools, and Mila Rodriguez-Adair, Licensed School Social Worker, offered some insights and resources: