portland public schools Archive
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Appeals for Better Schools on the Line
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsBallots due on building remodels; operations By: Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer The buzz surrounding Portland’s public education system is becoming louder as Tuesday’s May 17 vote-by-mail election nears. Ballots... -
All Students Deserve Up-to-date Schools
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsSupporting the modernization bond By Tamala Newsome and LaShawn Lee As school principals in north and northeast Portland, we see every day the positive effects that our schools have on... -
Marshall Students Assigned to New Schools
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsMarshall High School in southeast Portland is scheduled to close next year. Changes due to campus closure Superintendent Carole Smith on Tuesday finalized 2011-12 assignment options for current Marshall Campus... -
Deep Freeze
Posted on November 23, 2010 | No CommentsA chemical de-icing solution is applied to icy spots along local streets Tuesday by Portland Bureau of Transportation crews. Photo by Mark Washington Wintery mix begins Thanksgiving week Despite only... -
Cascade Connections: Partnership with Jefferson
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsBy Dr. Algie Gatewood From the time it was established in 1908, Jefferson High School has been an integral part of its north Portland neighborhood. As the Jefferson community has... -
Remodels of Portland Schools Proposed
Posted on November 10, 2010 | No CommentsJefferson, Roosevelt make list for first upgrades Superintendent Carole Smith presented the Portland School Board with a proposal Monday to modernize school buildings so that its students have the same... -
Voices for Hispanic Chamber
Posted on November 3, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber recently elected three new members to its board of directors: Gustavo Cruz, Mark Davalos and Elaina Medina. “We are pleased to add three top Latino professionals... -
Portland Public Schools Board OKs STARBASE contract
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 1 CommentStudents from Harvey Scott Elementary School get a demonstration of a bomb-detonating robot at Starbase, a Department of Defense-funded program that teaches kids about math, science, and engineering. Photo courtesy... -
Schools Make Grade, with Exceptions
Posted on October 12, 2010 | 1 CommentForty-four percent of Portland Public Schools earned the top of grade of “outstanding” on a new report card on Oregon schools. Overall, 92 percent of the Portland School District’s rated... -
School Board Votes to Close Marshall
Posted on October 12, 2010 | No CommentsWith extra tight budgets for Oregon in the upcoming years, the Portland Public Schools Board, along with Superintendent Carole Smith (pictured), is prepared to take action Tuesday night on changes to its high school system, including the closure of Marshall High in southeast Portland, with intention to consolidate and strengthen the remaining schools. -
Job Support for Challenging Times
Posted on October 6, 2010 | No CommentsTracee Wells (from left) and Rita White, employment specialists with Portland Community College’s Workforce Development Program, meet Joyce Phelps, one of the participates at a ‘Pursuit of Employment’ job fair.... -
Portland Police Nab Suspect in School Exposure Case
Posted on October 5, 2010 | No CommentsPortland Police officers arrested 39-year-old Pedro Prieto-Enriquez on Oct. 5, for one count of public indecency, as the result of an ongoing investigation into reports of a male exposing himself... -
Superintendent releases third version of high school redesign
Posted on September 28, 2010 | 1 CommentPortland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith presented the school board with an updated version of her plan to revamp the district’s high school system last night. -
Week in Review for September 1
Posted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsIraq War Winds Down President Barack Obama marked the end of the nation’s combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday without declaring victory. Though the U.S. commitment in Iraq is winding... -
Volunteers to spruce up schools
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsPortland Public Schools invites students, staff and families as well as community members and partners to participate in Project Community Care, a series of landscaping and groundskeeping events occurring at...
