Discover Franklin

December 15th, 2022

6:30 - 8:30pm

This event gives incoming 9th grade students and families the opportunity to explore all the wonderful programs, courses, and departments that Franklin High School has to offer. We are excited to have incoming students and families tour the campus, speak with teachers, coaches, student leaders, counselors, and learn about all the opportunities offered to students.

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Community Listening Session - Open to all PPS parents & community members!

• What would you like to see in your child's school?
• How does my child's education connect to PAT Bargaining Priorities?

  RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/PATcommunity

  TUES 13 DEC 2022 6:00PM- 7:00PM

  Harriet Tubman Middle School

  2231 N Flint Ave

  Portland, OR 97227

  Dinner & childcare provided!

The 2023 Rose Festival Court Application is HERE.  If you are a junior or a senior and would like to receive the following: a $3500.00 scholarship for college, a new wardrobe, to be paired with a mentor, and act as an ambassador to the City of Roses, then come to the Rose Festival Court Information Session.

In the coming weeks, the Rose Festival will host three online Court Student Information Sessions for students and their parents/guardians considering applying for the Rose Festival Court. Questions about the judging process, and an in depth look at the program benefits and guidelines will be covered, as well as questions about the program and the application process.

Virtual Information Sessions

Thursday, November 17^th, 2022 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 29^th, 2022 at 7:00pm
Thursday, December 8^th, 2022 at 7:00pm

SIGN UP HERE to receive the meeting link

Remember:

· Attend an informational session for more information and how to complete the process.

· Submit the School Acknowledgement form & High School Transcript to Jill Register at jregister@pps.net

· The application is due on Friday, December 16^th 2022.  You can find all things Rose Festival related on their website.

· For more information -

• • • Check out our video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqWQVTLz-Xs
      
      
    • Finally, more information about the program and all application materials can be found here: https://www.rosefestival.org/p/programs/rose-festival-court

Visit the Freshman FAQ 22-23 website. It contains a lot of important information! 

In Gratitude

November 17, 2022

Dear PPS families and students,

Every week, I am filled with joy and gratitude when I visit our school communities. We have a community that continues to demonstrate a commitment to the success of our children and youth. We have adults who care deeply for our students, and who work hard to ensure each child thrives.

Dear PPS Community,

I want to recognize, on this Veterans Day, all those individuals who have served our country, especially those members of our families and local community who have previously worn a uniform. I want to take this moment to also thank the many veterans who continue their public service by choosing to work in the Portland Public Schools.

Dear PPS Families,

There has been a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses other than COVID-19 such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus/enterovirus, and influenza around the country this fall. Health departments in other states have seen children presenting with multiple respiratory illnesses. According to the Oregon Health Authority, rates of respiratory disease are currently relatively low in our state, but that could change based on the arrival of winter weather, and any increase in rates has the potential to overwhelm our hospital system.

PPS takes these steps to ensure healthy school environments so that in-person learning can continue. In accordance with CDC guidance, we are also urging families to take steps to protect themselves and minimize the spread of communicable diseases in our schools. 

Dear PPS Families,

Every special education student deserves a high-quality and equitable learning experience. This belief is born from my lived experiences as an educator, and from my relationships with students receiving special education services and their families. Students that receive special education services are our community’s children, and the reason why many of us became educators.