Portland Public Schools

Name: Portland CT Public Schools
Address: US

33 East Main Street, Portland, CT 06480

Phone: 860-342-6790

Superintendent: Dr. Charles Britton, Ed. D

Email: cbritton@portlandct.us

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Exciting News
for
Portland Public Schools
and
Our Portland Community!

The Portland Public Schools is building strong momentum toward a spring bonding referendum that, if approved, will support the renovation of Valley View Elementary School and Gildersleeve Elementary School.

To help our community stay informed, the links below provide access to project cost estimates, educational specifications, and a recording of the joint meeting between the Portland Board of Education and the Portland Board of Selectmen where the proposed plans were presented.

Click Here to listen to the School Renovation Project Podcast

Upcoming Events

In the coming weeks, we will continue to share additional updates and details. We look forward to engaging our community in meaningful conversations about this important investment in our schools and our students. As part of that effort, we are hosting a series of community forums:

Monday, March 9

Location: Valley View Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: Plans for Valley View

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a tour of Valley View and a presentation outlining the vision to renovate the building and establish a PreK–2 school.

Monday, March 16

Location: Gildersleeve Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: Plans for GildersleeveLocation:

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a tour of Gildersleeve and a presentation outlining the vision to renovate the building and establish a Grades 3–6 school.

Monday, March 23

Tuesday, March 31

Monday, April 6

Location: Portland Middle School Auditorium

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: School Consolidation Q & A

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Q&A Location: Portland Middle School Auditorium (with live streaming available)

We encourage all community members to attend, learn more,

and share their perspectives as we move forward together.

Video Presentation of School Imporvement Plan

Valley View Ed Specs Plan Prek - 2

Gildersleeve Ed Specs Plan (3-5)

PPS Conceptual Estimate VV & GS

Education Specifications Presentation

District Calendar

About Us

Our mission at Portland Public Schools begins with a belief that education should spark something greater in every student. We strive to spark curiosity, nurture kindness, and guide our students to lead with intention.

We are shaping Inquisitive Minds. Compassionate Hearts. Purposeful Leaders.