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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.

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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.

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Reunión de la Junta de Educación

se mantienen a través de Zoom

Fechas de reunión:

  • 7 de enero - Reunión especial - 5:00 PM

  • 12 de enero - Reunión de presupuesto - 7:00 PM

  • 14 de enero - Reunión de presupuesto - 7:00 PM

  • 19 de enero - Reunión Ordinaria - 7:00 PM

Por la seguridad de todos los participantes,

todas las reuniones se realizan a través de Zoom

Reunión ID: 860 342 6790

Contraseña: Portland

Vídeo tutoriales están disponibles

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Las reuniones de Zoom están limitadas al número de asistentes.

Si los miembros del público están interesados en asistir a una reunión de BOE que esté llena,

por favor use el

Reunión transmitida en vivo

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