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Welcome to Maplewood, you're gonna love it here! If you're new our school, check out the Getting Set Up at Maplewood page to get connected.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission at Maplewood School, and our commitment to equity runs deep. Over the past few years, we've embarked on a transformative journey towards a more inclusive and equitable educational environment. Check out the progress we've made on our new Equity page.
Maplewood's podcast, Between 2 Maples, is now available on Spotify!
Check out our Maplewood podcast page here.
The votes are in - we are thrilled to introduce Teddy, Maplewood's first mascot! The students first voted on what the mascot should be (a bear), then voted to name the mascot "Teddy" at the first annual Brinner at the end of January!
Each year PPS administers the Successful Schools Survey to all of its schools. The data from this survey helps inform school improvements and climate work. Issues covered include school safety, belonging, relationships, and school climate. Please take a few minutes to complete the Successful Schools Survey and share your views! We want to hear your voice! To take the survey, visit www.pps.net/sss2023 . It should take about 5 minutes. Thanks so much for your feedback!
Check out the new Art at Maplewood page featuring some artwork from our students!
Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind. These are Maplewood's values and what we expect from all students and staff. We use these expectations as guidelines for how to make Maplewood a place where all students, staff, and community members feel welcome. We are committed to ensuring EVERY student feels safe and they belong at Maplewood.
If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.
On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.
No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.
Deadline to apply: June 6.
Earthstock 2025 was a huge success!
Each year, special education students from across the region gather at Portland's Crystal Ballroom for a truly unique and uniquely joyful high school dance.
Earthstock began in 1992 at the request of a young student who was confined to a wheelchair and was disappointed he couldn’t attend the high school dances because of transportation issues. There were 60 kids at the first event. Earthstock now entertains more than 700 students, staff and volunteers, and is rapidly becoming one the largest events of its kind in the country.
Students at Skyline school were recently treated to a visit from PPS teacher-turned-graphic novelist Aron Nels Steinke.
Steinke is the award-winning author and illustrator behind the popular Mr. Wolf's Class series. He also taught at Skyline during the 2015-16 school year.
During his visit to Skyline, he opened up to a group of third, fourth, and fifth graders about how he got started as an author despite struggling to read and write in school. He also read a short excerpt from his newest book, Speechless.
Speechless tells the story of Mira, a sixth grader who spends her first year of middle school finding herself and her voice. Skyline students were some of the book's first readers. We can't wait to see what Mr. Steinke writes next!
On May 2, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson delivered his first state of the city address at Franklin High School.
Members of the district and Franklin student councils had the chance to hear Wilson speak about his plans and vision for Portland’s future. Student Representative JJ Kunsevi opened the panel with a powerful question about education funding and the impact on students.
It was an evening that put public education front-and-center and a chance for PPS student leaders to shine.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM School Board - Policy Committee
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission (TSCC) 25-26 Budget Hearing
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM School Board- Regular Meeting