In a press release Monday, Google announced the five finalists for its Doodle contest. Among the finalists is Portsmouth’s Ignacio Burgos.
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Portsmouth students to hold Lap of Love for teacher
Portsmouth students will hold a fundraising Lap of Love for a local teacher, who was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.
NEW: Police release more details about PHS evacuation
Portsmouth police released the following new details about Tuesday’s evacuation at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth High School evacuated after ‘threat’
Portsmouth High School was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a threat, according to a sent email and phone call to parents.
Portsmouth School District now accepting applications for integrated preschool
The Portsmouth School District is now accepting applications for its 2018-2019 integrated preschool program.
PHOTOS, RECIPES: PHS hosts Waste Warrior cooking challenge
Portsmouth High School recently held an inaugural Waste Warrior cooking challenge as part of Stop Food Waste Day. Featured below are photos, recipes, and the winners from the event.
BREAKING: School Committee votes to name PHS auditorium
The Portsmouth School Committee voted Tuesday evening to name the Portsmouth High School auditorium after a beloved and well-known music educator.
PHS to host Waste Warrior cooking challenge
Portsmouth High School will host an inaugural Waste Warrior cooking challenge on Friday as part of Stop Food Waste Day and Earth month.
Portsmouth Public Education Foundation to host Glow Run
The Portsmouth Public Education Foundation (PPEF) will host a Glow Run in May instead of the traditional Color Run held previous years. Find out more about this event here.
Tiverton assistant principal dies unexpectedly
Tiverton school officials shared news Wednesday about the unexpected death of a Tiverton Middle School assistant principal, who died Wednesday morning.
PHOTOS: Portsmouth students join national walkout
Despite snow on the ground, Portsmouth students joined their peers throughout the country Wednesday in a national walkout to support gun reform and to honor the 17 students and teachers who died in Parkland, Florida, last month.
School officials send parents emails about stun gun, threat
Portsmouth school officials sent parents two separate emails Thursday regarding the confiscation of a stun gun at Portsmouth High School and an alleged threat made by a Portsmouth Middle School student. Both incidents were reported to police.
Portsmouth superintendent named job finalist
Ana C. Riley, the superintendent of Portsmouth schools, has been named a finalist by New Bedford school officials in their search for a new school superintendent, reports SouthCoastToday.com.
PHOTOS: Hathaway holds annual Sweetheart Dance
Hathaway Elementary School held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Friday night. Featured below are photos from the dance in Portsmouth.
Power outage causes PMS closure
A power outage at Portsmouth Middle School resulted in an early day on Friday for middle schoolers.
Portsmouth High School students seek new signage
Members of the Portsmouth High School Student Council will speak before the Town Council on Monday, Feb. 12, to request a new sign at the high school’s Turnpike Avenue entrance.