Weather Update: Due to calls for inclement weather, including snow, to begin this afternoon, PPS will release two hours early today. All afterschool events and activities are also cancelled. With a two-hour release, the following dismissal times will be in place: - High schools

Ms. Stevenson’s 6th graders loved using Google AI Quest: Market Marshes to explore key AI concepts as they helped gamified characters predict and plan for flooding. @PortsVASchools @nicscud @jennthomas75 #PPStrt

Our @GirlsWhoCode students did an outstanding job today presenting @vste state conference Kid Talks today! They showed their love for coding, creating, and innovating on the panel and the poster session. @jennthomas75 @HartsellLibrary @nicscud @PortsVASchools @ebracyPPS

🌍✨ Dual Language Immersion Night What an amazing evening! Our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Night was a wonderful success, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make this event so special. #PPSShines

Three cheers for these PPS Shining Light Award winners! Thank you for helping PPS shine brighter each day! Learn more about the honorees here: https://t.co/mXeNc6h2PV #PPSShines #PPSShiningLightAwards

So proud of these Ss & Ts. The @PortsVASchools DLI program is top-notch. Bi-literacy is a skill that propels Ss ahead in their critical thinking & overall academic achievement. These grade 1 Ss are already reading & writing in Spanish on their own. @ebracyPPS @cardellpatillo

Today’s Young Audience performance was fantastic! @TampaTaiko kept our students engaged and we learned through music. Plus, all students and staff played the Japanese Taiko drums! #PPSShines @PortsVASchools @in8days @cardellpatillo @CPCRM @DrPSW_PKC @cityofPortsVA @goldunlife

Video coverage of the 2027 Teacher of the Year Ceremony held on Dec. 2, 2025 is now available on the PPS YouTube channel here: https://t.co/XiRkf4trfJ #PPSShines #TeacherOfTheYear

Learning coding with @IamJennDavis and Kinders -3 this week @ppsdouglasspark @jennthomas75 @PortsmouthPubl1

Ms Kendall’s driver’s education students collected “Get it Together “ pledges and shared resources about buckling up @AAATidewaterVA @PortsVASchools #PPSShines

Congratulations again to Deshanna Honore for being named the 2027 PPS Citywide Teacher of the Year! Learn more about Honore here: https://t.co/sBUTTt9ORt #PPSShines #TeacherOfTheYear

Manor Music Department will surely get you in the holiday spirit. Come out and support our talented students. #PPSShines

Congratulations to all of the 2027 PPS Teacher of the Year honorees, and to Hodges Manor Elementary's Deshanna Honore for being named the PPS Citywide Teacher of the Year! See more photos on the PPS Facebook page here: https://t.co/YCfNG13000 #PPSShines #TeacherOfTheYear

Register now for the PPS Title I STEM Expo for grades K-6! PPS families at Title I schools are invited to come out to the Emily Spong Center Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. for hands-on learning opportunities, outdoor activities and more! Register here: https://t.co/rdFdVbdxWN

"Hairy Money" strategy helps G3 count money 💰 Great job Ms. Layne & students!! @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @AP_Allen06  @hmeducate @cardellpatillo @WandaCalhoun13 @SterlingWhite59 @LWNolasco @PortsVASchools @withoutaklu #ppsshines #MathRocks

CHS math students are on the fast track to understanding functions! 🏎️By combining the power of Genially for interactive learning and the fun of Sphero Indy cars to bring input output relationships to life.#PPStrt @PortsVASchools @GoCHSTruckers @gochurchland

🛍️ Penguin Patch Holiday Shop needs volunteers! If you’re able to help, refer to today's ParentSquare post for the link to sign up. #PPSShines #cpisthoroughbreds

All secondary athletic directors have now completed the Registered Athletic Administrators (RAA) Certification, making PPS the only school division in the region to have all athletic directors obtain this credential! Watch this video to learn more. #PPSShines

Our teachers love to join in on the fun and keep students engaged in learning on field trips! #VirginialivingMuseum #PPSShines @PortsVASchools @in8days @cardellpatillo @CPCRM @DrPSW_PKC @cityofPortsVA @goldunlife

Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Break. Have a safe and happy holiday! #PPSShines #HappyThanksgiving