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ALUMNUS PROFILE - Halima Noor DHS '16. This past summer Casco Bay High School rising junior Jo Ellis helped us launch the Alumni Network, interviewing dozens of PPS graduates. We are delighted to invite you to listen in on Jo as she talks with Halima Noor. youtube.com/watch?v=WlE-bp…

This is Mario Martinez, Portland High School Class of 2009.

Educators, Librarians, Community Orgs, and Families are invited for a free presentation, bookish foodie raffle, and a book signing and after-party at neighboring @BelleflowerBeer. A special invitation goes out to @PORTLANDPUBLIC staff & families!

@pacylinis coming to Portland to share her award-winning books AND the power of diverse literature to create a nation where we all belong. 11/12/23 at 2:00 PM Cove Street Arts Sponsored by @imyrneighborbks **Registration Required** imyourneighborbooks.org/event-11-12-23…

FPPS Equity & Innovation grant applications are now available. This year, grants are available to all Portland, ME Public Schools staff (not just teachers). Read the full guidelines and apply at: foundationforpps.org/what-we-do/tea…

With the Expo closing in August, the work of Project Home is critical. There are hundreds of @PORTLANDPUBLIC students in need of stable housing. Please check out Project Home to see if you could help and spread the word. Thanks! bit.ly/3XZaZw4

@16lyricsorg is a Maine-based organization that focuses on putting anti-racist books into the hands of students. We are thrilled to share that they are purchasing 192 books from black-owned bookstores to donate to @PORTLANDPUBLIC library collections! Thank you!

A huge thanks to our community partner @Generac in South Portland, for donating $10,000 to expand @PortlandPublic's capacity to engage K-12 students in coding, robotics, and engineering as part of their STEM education. #stemeducation #coding #businessandschoolpartnerships

Can you please take this quick survey (surveymonkey.com/r/portlandmain…) to help us better understand the information, services and opportunities you would like to receive from the network?

We could use your help. As we work to build a network that best serves our alumni community, your input is of utmost importance.

We are excited to announce the launch of Portland Public Schools Alumni and Friends – a free way for alumni and community members to stay connected and engaged in activities that strengthen our schools and celebrate alumni achievements and accomplishments.

We see you Matt Bernstein #MTOY23! We are so proud to have you represent Maine Teachers! #NTOY23 @FLOTUS @POTUS @mdoenews @EducateMaine @cascobayhs @PORTLANDPUBLIC @CCSSO

Portland resident Chim Lev just set out on a 4,800 mile hike as a fundraiser for the Annetta Weatherhead Fund for Reiche School here at FPPS. He's on the North Country National Scenic Trail. gofundme.com/f/cnjj7n-hike-…

More great press from @FOX23Maine about the amazing donation to support music and the arts in @PORTLANDPUBLIC fox23maine.com/news/local/por…

A great piece about the STEM Expo that highlights an "engineering whiz" from King Middle School! newscentermaine.com/article/news/e…

Working together to support our schools & students? Now that’s a home run! ⚾ #OpeningDay

The @PORTLANDPUBLIC STEM Expo at PHS is happening now! Thank you sponsors @EnviroLogix, @GreenbackerCap, and all of the businesses, colleges, PPS staff and students who make this possible! FPPS is so happy to get to support this tradition.