Thursday, October 12 - Fall Frolic - 6 pm to 8 pm

Friday, October 13 - No School - Teacher Work Day

Monday, October 30-Thursday, November 2 - Spirit Week

Thursday, November 2 - Middle School Dance - 3:15 pm to 5 pm

Friday, November 3 - No School - Teacher Grading Day

Friday, November 10 - No School - Veterans Day

Monday, November 20 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, November 21 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 18-Monday, January 1 - No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 15 - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday, January 25 - Winterhaven Science Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm

Friday, January 26 - No School - Teacher Planning Day

Monday, January 29 - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Today was disappointing – for us but, most importantly, for our students and families. The Portland Association of Teachers offered no counter proposals – and yet declared impasse.

Today, we offered compromises that would both reward our educators and further our students’ success. We were able to raise our compensation offer substantially. We are not there yet, but we are committed to the hard work of finding common ground.

Today, we started the state-led mediation process with one priority: our children’s success. We offered compromises that would keep that vision at the heart of our work – and maintained our position on proposals that would negatively impact students.

On behalf of the Board of Education and district leaders at PPS, our best wishes for a positive and joyful start to your school year!