The 2025–2026 school year calendar for Portland Public Schools has yet to be released. But by looking back at previous years, the school year typically starts the first week of September, after Labor Day, and ends around the middle of June. For example, students in grades 1–12 from started on Sept. 3, 2024, and the last day is tentatively set for June 13, 2025 — though that date may change due to snow days.
Such a schedule for 2025–2026 would also be an expectation. The academic year is typically comprised of two semesters, interspersed by winter and spring breaks, and designated holidays for federal dates. Please check the official PPS website for the most precise and up-to-date details as the school year approaches.
Portland Public Schools Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27-Aug-24 | First day of school for grades 1–5 |
| 28-Aug-24 | First day of school for grades 6–12 |
| 3-Sep-24 | First day of school for kindergarten |
| 5-Sep-24 | First day of school for Pre-K |
| 13-Jun-25 | Last day of school for students |
About Portland Public Schools
- Founded: 1851
- Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
- District Type: Public, PK–12
- Enrollment: Approximately 44,740 students across 86 schools
- Budget: $161.4 million for the 2024–2025 school year
- Staff: Over 1,400 employees
Mission & Vision
- Mission: To provide rigorous, high-quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful, disrupting racial inequities to create vibrant environments for every student to demonstrate excellence
- Vision: A graduate of Portland Public Schools will be a compassionate, critical thinker, able to collaborate and solve problems, and be prepared to lead a more socially just world
Fast Facts
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 78%
- Post-Secondary Enrollment: 77%
- Languages Spoken: 59
Educational Philosophy
PPS emphasizes continuous improvement and transparency, with agreed goals and evidence of progress. The main principles of the district support this philosophy, which aims to provide a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world.
Portland Public Schools Holidays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2-Sep-24 | Labor Day – No School |
| 11-Nov-24 | Veterans Day – No School |
| November 25–29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025 | Winter Break – No School |
| 20-Jan-25 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School |
| 17-Feb-25 | Presidents Day – No School |
| March 24–28, 2025 | Spring Break – No School |
| April 24–25, 2025 | Parent-Teacher Conferences – No School |
| 26-May-25 | Memorial Day – No School |
| 19-Jun-25 | Juneteenth – No School |
Official Website – Pps.net
Q1. Has Portland Public Schools added any new holidays to the 2025–2026 calendar?
A. Yes, PPS has added Yom Kippur and Eid al-Fitr as official district holidays, allowing students and staff to observe these significant religious days without missing school.
Q2: When does the 2025–2026 school year begin for Portland Public Schools?
A. The first day of school for most PPS students is on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Q3: When is the first day for Kindergarten and PreK students?
A. Kindergarten students begin on September 2, 2025, while PreK students start on September 4, 2025.
