Community Partnerships

To enrich the educational experience of our students, we are in the process of engaging a selection of carefully vetted community partners.

These partners will be available to provide wrap-around services for elementary families such as before- and after-care or provide a safe, supervised care space during remote days in a hybrid scenario:

  • A pilot program will be conducted from September 14 through October 14.

  • Partnerships prioritize elementary school age children and children of PPS staff members.

  • Partnerships are designed to inspire a range of passion-driven pursuits by tapping into Portland’s rich pool of non-pro t organizations dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences and humanities.

  • Each local community partner will collaborate with PPS to deliver a range of dynamic learning experiences.

  • Partnerships will be organized geographically and students will be kept in their designated learning cohorts to the extent possible.

  • General health and safety protocols will be clearly communicated and adhered to at all times.

A preliminary selection of potential partners include:

  • Portland Parks & Recreation

  • Learning Works

  • Rippleffect

  • Telling Room

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • Portland Squash

  • YMCA

  • Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine