Portland Public Schools Calendar: Staff workdays (Aug. 25-28) are the start of the school year, with students returning to the classroom Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 (Pre-K & K begin Sept. 3). In early fall, there are two half‑day early releases, and then Thanksgiving Break will be November 24–28, and Winter Break will be Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026 (with school back Tuesday, January 5). The student’s last day, Friday, June 5, 2026, will be a half day, with the balance of the time remaining for snow make-ups and teacher closure days. Spring Break is April 20-24, 2026. After that, we have summer break, which lasts all the way until the next school year’s pre‑planning in early August.
Portland Public Schools Calendar 2025-26 PDF
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Portland Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Day for Teachers | August 21, 2025 (approximate) |
| First Day for Students | August 26, 2025 |
| Labor Day – No School | September 1, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day – No School | October 13, 2025 |
| Veterans Day – No School | November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents Day – No School | February 16, 2026 |
| Spring Break | March 23–27, 2026 |
| Memorial Day – No School | May 25, 2026 |
| Last Day for Students | June 9, 2026 |
| Teacher Workdays | June 10–11, 2026 |
The Portland Public School (PPS) is the biggest and most varied school district in the state of Oregon, which covers the city and its environs. PPS runs over 45,000 students with more than 80 schools providing learning facilities starting with pre-kindergarten up to the 12th-grade level. The district is characterized by adherence to equity in education, academic achievement, and college and career readiness, as well as college and civic competency. It supports a broad selection of programs, such as dual-language immersion, arts tutorial, STEM programs, and career technical education (CTE). PPS also helps students with special services such as special education, mental health services, and multilingual learner facilities.
2025-26 Academic Calendar – Portland Public Schools (PPS) Besides academics, the Portland Public Schools also encourages community and cultural diversity. The district collaborates with families, organizations in the community, and educators to secure student success and well-being. PPS places a big focus on social-emotional learning and restorative practices to establish inclusive and safe learning environments. The district also specializes in ongoing progress, wherein its curriculum and teaching methods are reviewed frequently to adhere to the changing requirements in education. Innovation and a student-centric approach help Portland Public Schools continue to assist all learners to succeed and adapt to a dynamic and changing world.
Portland Public Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| Holiday / Break | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 |
| Yom Kippur | October 2, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 13, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–28, 2025 |
| Christmas / Winter Break Begins | December 22, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 |
| Winter Break Continues | December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026 |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16, 2026 |
| February Break | February 16–20, 2026 |
| Patriots’ Day | April 20, 2026 |
| April Recess | April 20–24, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day Observed (District) | July 3, 2026 |
Portland Public Schools 2025-2026 Teacher Workdays Calendar
| Date | Event Description & Details |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | Teacher Workday / Professional Development |
| August 26, 2025 | Teacher Workday / Planning |
| August 27, 2025 | Teacher Workday / Training |
| August 28, 2025 | Teacher Workday / Preparation |
| March 19, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| June 16, 2026 | Storm Make-Up Day (If Needed) |
| June 17, 2026 | Storm Make-Up Day (If Needed) |
| June 18, 2026 | Storm Make-Up Day (If Needed) |
| June 22, 2026 | Last Teacher Day (If Needed) |
Portland Public Schools 2025-2026 Bell and Period Schedules
Elementary School Daily Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:52 AM | Bell to line up |
| 8:00 AM | School starts |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Lunch period |
| 2:30 PM | Dismissal |
Middle School Bell Schedule
| Period | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 9:15 AM – 10:20 AM | 47 minutes |
| Advisory | 10:20 AM – 10:38 AM | 18 minutes |
| Period 2 | 10:42 AM – 11:29 AM | 47 minutes |
| Period 3 | 11:33 AM – 12:20 PM | 47 minutes |
| Lunch A | 12:20 PM – 12:50 PM | 30 minutes |
| Period 4 | 12:54 PM – 1:41 PM | 47 minutes |
| Period 5 | 1:45 PM – 2:32 PM | 47 minutes |
High School Bell Schedule
| Period | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 8:30 AM – 10:02 AM | 92 minutes |
| 2/6 | 10:09 AM – 11:45 AM | 96 minutes |
| Lunch | 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | 30 minutes |
| 3/7 | 12:15 PM – 1:47 PM | 92 minutes |
| 4/8 | 1:54 PM – 3:26 PM | 92 minutes |
Portland Public Schools Transportation and Bus Service Calendar 2025-2026
| Service Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Bus Service Start Date | September 2, 2025 (coincides with first day of school for most students) |
| Eligibility for Bus Transportation | Provided for students living beyond a certain distance (typically more than 1 mile) from their assigned school. Eligibility criteria may vary by school level and program. |
| Special Transportation | Available for students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and specialized programs requiring bus service. |
| Morning and Afternoon Routes | Scheduled daily to align with school bell times; exact times vary by neighborhood and route. |
| Late Start and Early Release Days | Bus schedules adjusted on early release or late start days; parents are notified in advance. |
| Snow and Emergency Routes | Alternative routes or cancellations announced in extreme weather conditions; alerts sent through district communication channels. |
| Transportation Updates | Families receive real-time updates through the PPS transportation portal and parent communication tools (e.g., ParentVUE). |
| Bus Pass and Safety | Students must carry bus passes where required; safety protocols include monitored boarding and bus driver training. |
| Bus Stop Locations | Detailed maps and stop locations published annually on the Portland Public Schools website. |
FAQs
Q: How do I enroll my child or request a school transfer?
A: It is possible to enroll in a designated neighborhood school online or in person. In case your child needs to go to another school and there is a desire to do it, you can choose the transfer system within the district or in the form of a lottery (or rather, quite often they occur once a year).
Q: How does the school lottery and waitlist system work?
A: A lottery system is applied in the cases of specialized programs or sought-after schools with limited capacity. In case of non-selection, students are put on a waitlist and can be given an opportunity in case space opens up.
Q: Is transportation provided for students?
A: Yes, Portland schools have bus transportation for those students living at a particular distance from their schools. There can also be special transportation to particular programs or catalysts of the special education services.
Q: What do I need to volunteer or visit a school?
A: Each of the visitors and volunteers should report to the school office with a photo ID issued by the government. A visitor or volunteer badge is required 24X7 on the campus.
Q: How can parents stay informed and communicate with the school?
A: The mobile applications, such as ParentVUE, and those that are provided in the classroom, can be used by parents to be updated on attendance, grades, and school information, or even send a message to their teachers. The updates are also delivered via regular email newsletters and school websites.