View the interactive Bond Program Map that allows you to see all the projects PPS has done to date.  You can sort by school, the type of work done and lots more. 

2020 Bond work updates

Plans for the modernization of Cleveland, Jefferson, & Ida B. Wells High Schools move forward.

View the March 2025 Bond update message from the district

Ongoing 2020 Bond work

Planning is underway for the modernization of both Cleveland & Ida B. Wells High Schools.  Design and pre-construction work is ongoing for the modernization of the historic Jefferson High School. Ongoing work on health, safety and infrastructure projects has made significant improvements to the quality of dozens of schools. New classroom technology projects are in process at dozens of schools.  Roofing, seismic, and HVAC projects are improving several schools and Harrison Park is the final stage of its transformation into an upgraded middle school.

Citizen-led Bond Accountability Committee
The Bond Accountability Committee (BAC) communicates key information related to the bond program to the School Board, public groups, organizations and stakeholders.  The last BAC meeting was on Jan 22nd, 2025. To watch a recording of that meeting, click here.  To view the meeting presentation, click here.

The next regularly scheduled BAC meeting is set for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, from 5:30PM - 8:00PM. This meeting will be in person.  Location TBD. It can be streamed online at https://www.youtube.com/@ppsbondmodernizations/streams.

To sign up for public comment at the next BAC meeting, email: schoolmodernization@pps.net with full name, topic, date requested meeting, school community, and contact phone number. Public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting with two 2-minute time slots. Requests for Public Comment will be processed in the order that they are received. Topics must be related to an item on the agenda. (Please submit your request by 2p.m. on meeting dates) Written comments may be submitted to schoolmodernization@pps.net and these will be shared with the BAC.

Bond Performance Audits
The PPS Bond Program undergoes regular performance audits conducted by external agencies.
To view all Bond Program audits, visit the PPS audit page.

The PPS Bond Program has now successfully modernized or rebuilt nine schools, including six high schools. Benson Polytechnic and the new Multiple Pathways to Graduation building were the latest to open in August 2024. Lincoln High School reopened in the fall of 2022.  Leodis V. McDaniel High School and Kellogg Middle School were completed in 2021.

Benson Polytech has its historic 1919 building fully modernized while five new buildings were added to house state-of-the-art career and technical education (CTE)learning spaces and programs. 

A new Multiple Pathways to Graduation hayu alqi uxyat building celebrated its Grand Opening on Sept 21st. This new state-of-the-art facility is now home to Alliance High School, DART/Kuumba School, Teen Parent Services and Childcare, and Reconnection Services and Center. The 85,000 SF multi-story building unites these programs in a central location, providing comprehensive support for students as they work their way to graduation. hayu alqi uxyat is a Chinook word for Many Future Paths.  

The Lincoln rebuild project is a new multi-story building with performing arts spaces, student commons, an expanded gymnasium facility and state-of-the art classrooms. 

The Leodis V. McDaniel modernization includes over 170,000 square feet of new construction, including a theater, commons and gym that will blend seamlessly with the historic mid-century modern building.

The new Kellogg Middle School includes a performing arts stage, a multipurpose gym and assembly space, a large, flexible commons space, and dedicated outdoor learning spaces. The school is now a focal point of its Southeast Portland neighborhood.

Thank you voters

Thank you voters for supporting the 2012, 2017 and 2020 Bonds. The Office of School Modernization is continuing the important work of rebuilding our aging schools, making them all safer, more sustainable and better equipped for 21^st century learning.

Get Connected
For more information about school building improvement bond projects, email schoolmodernization@pps.net
or call us at 503-916-2222

Community Engagement

Significant community engagement is a priority as we rebuild our schools. Public Design Workshops continue to provide students and school communities the opportunity to help shape the designs of their new school. Design Advisory Groups and Master Planning Committees comprised of students, families and community stakeholders also provide vital feedback for the PPS Design Teams. View the Grant Modernization Public Engagement Video.

Bond Details & Timeline
The 1.2 billion-dollar 2020 School Bond allows PPS to continue the vital work of improving our aging school buildings in several key areas as well as upgrading important educational infrastructure issues. For details about the 2020 projects visit this page.

The $790 million, May 2017 Health Safety and Modernization Bond modernizes or rebuilds three high schools and one middle school and at least $150 million is dedicated toward resolving health and safety concerns at schools across the district.

The now completed $482 million, 2012 School Building Improvement Bond modernized three high schools, rebuilt one K-8 school and provided seismic improvements, science classroom upgrades, increased accessibility, and new roof projects at 51 schools.

Bond Guiding Principles
In June 2012, the Portland School Board adopted a ten-year school facilities plan. Learn more about the plan, and the process to develop it, on the Long Range Facilities Plan webpage.

View the approved District Education Specifications for Comprehensive High Schools (Ed Specs)

Bond Program Overview

View a summary of the three PPS Bond Programs from 2012, 2017, & 2020