-
Stay informed
Board Votes to Place Bond on 2020 Ballot
The PPS School Board voted unanimously to have District staff develop options for a new general obligation bond ballot measure that will be submitted to the voters in the fall of 2020. Details on the amount of the Bond and the projects to be included in it will be determined in the coming months. View the Board Resolution here.
Groundbreaking for a new Lincoln
A groundbreaking celebration for the rebuilding of Lincoln High School took place on December 14, 2019. Festivities included a Native American Land Acknowledgement and speakers that included Lincoln students, notable alumni and community leaders. The Lincoln rebuild includes a new multi-story building with performing arts spaces, a student commons, an expanded gymnasium facility and state of the art classrooms. For ongoing project updates please visit the Lincoln Modernization website.
Madison, Kellogg and Lincoln under construction.
Beginning in June 2019 and running for the next two years both Madison and Kellogg are undergoing construction. The Madison modernization will include 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. For project updates visit the Madison Modernization website. Or view a fact sheet about Madison’s modernization Español | Tiếng Việt | Русский | Soomaali | 中文
The new Kellogg Middle School includes a performing arts stage, a multi-purpose gym and assembly space, a large, flexible commons space, and dedicated outdoor learning spaces. The school will be a focal point of its Southeast Portland neighborhood. Both schools will reopen for students in 2021. For more information View the new Kellogg Rebuild info-flyer | Español |Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Русский | Soomaali or visit the Kellogg rebuild website.
Thank you voters
Thank you voters for supporting the 2017 Health, Safety and Modernization Bond. The Office of School Modernization is continuing the important work of rebuilding our aging schools, making them all safer, and better equipped for 21st century learning.
Check out the latest Bond project videos here.
-
Bond Details & Timeline
The $790 million, May 2017 Health Safety and Modernization Bond will modernize or rebuild three high schools and one middle school. In addition, at least $150 million would go toward resolving health and safety concerns at schools across the district.The now completed $482 million, 2012 School Building Improvement Bond prioritized modernizing three high schools, rebuilding one K-8 school, as well as seismic and science classroom upgrades, increased accessibility, and new roof projects at 51 schools.Learn more about our active projects at the links below.
Learn about Madison Modernization here (2017 Bond)
Learn about the Kellogg Middle School Rebuild here (2017 Bond)
Learn about Benson Modernization here (2017 Bond)
Learn about the Lincoln Rebuild here (2017 Bond)
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)
