Portsmouth Schools

The PPS World Language Summer Enrichment Program offers an immersive experience for PPS students who want to learn about other languages and cultures. Watch this video to learn more about the program and what students have gained so far! #PPSShines

⁦@PortsVASchools⁩ School Leaders have been active participants during our summer learning series. #thankful #learningleaders ⁦@SterlingWhite59⁩ ⁦@ebracyPPS⁩

Watch this video to learn more about AirQuest, a PPS initiative designed to engage rising ninth graders in the areas of air quality, weather impact and other environmental sciences! #PPSShines

Today, AirQuest student participants Alana Harris and William Koettel presented the group's findings and data-driven recommendations on how to improve air quality in populated areas to local stakeholders. Check back later for a video that delves deeper into the camp! #PPSShines

We are hiring for an Elementary Music Teacher at Douglass Park Elementary School! Please share, share, share! @GarynMoody @hmeducate @nicscud @PortsVASchools

The Hive is in the Big Easy! We are enjoying the SREB conference and all of the southern hospitality! @luvmesumath @AP_Allen06 @leighannherrod @PortsVASchools

Happening now! @ICNorcomHigh alum and @NBA star Dorian Finney-Smith is chatting with @WAVY_News about his life from PPS to the NBA and the Finney Family First Foundation’s camp this weekend! Catch the full interview on the Wavy+ Sportswrap Podcast this Friday, July 18. #PPSShines

Join us in celebrating our incredible School Counseling Team for earning the prestigious RAMP designation from @ASCAtweets! Their commitment to student success, well-being, and equity is nationally recognized! @PortsVASchools #PPSshines @KhristaBrownlee

PPS Food Services has officially introduced the PPS Grilled Cheese Bus, a fun and innovative way to deliver meals to students in the community! Watch this video to learn more. For the full summer feeding schedule, click the following link: ppsk12.us/o/pps/page/sum… #PPSShines

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VTSS/PBIS Summer Academy Day 2: Happening now! Strengthening implementation in @PortsVASchools @SterlingWhite59 @Vtss_ric

⁦@PortsVASchools⁩ Leaders are at it again learning from our Tuesday Leadership sessions entitled, Blueprints for Brilliance. Kudos to Ms Sanders & Dr. Neal for presenting on Crafting The Culture You Want. ⁦@SterlingWhite59⁩ ⁦@ebracyPPS⁩

This past school year, @ICNorcomHigh Assistant Principal Latarisha Beamon wanted to find a fun way to boost student engagement during their lunch period that did not require a cellphone. With help from Norcom staff, alumni and the community, what started as a few board games has…

This summer, PPS partnered with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), Breeze Technologies and the City of Portsmouth to launch AirQuest, an immersive learning experience for rising PPS ninth graders focused on air quality, weather and public health! Learn more…

#happeningnow The #PPS Behavior Support Team is leading the way at the VTSS/PBIS Summer Academy! A space for admin & PBIS coaches to learn, grow, and get ready to lead positive change this fall. This is the place to be! @PortsVASchools @JJones_PPS

Is your high school student on a journey of recovery from substance use disorder? The Harbor Hope Center is a full-time regional recovery school offering academic and therapeutic support in a safe, structured environment at no cost to families. Interested families can apply now…

Today was day two of the summer school STEAM experience. @jwebb0225 and I empowered our secondary students to learn, create, and explore while using their critical thinking skills. @jennthomas75 @PortsVASchools @strawbees @SpheroEdu #PPStrt

Such an amazing time ⁦@ISTEofficial⁩ 2025! ⁦@PortsVASchools⁩ TRTs are coming back with lots of great information ready to share with teachers and students! ⁦@jennthomas75⁩ ⁦@JStetinaTRT⁩ ⁦@allysonehartung⁩