November 23, 2020

By current state mandate, anyone who travels outside of the state to anywhere (except Vermont, and New Hampshire) must either quarantine for 14 days upon return to Maine OR get a (negative) COVID- 19 test within 72 hours of return.  A person must quarantine while waiting for the results of their COVID test. A person can be tested in the state they are visiting if it is within 72 hours of their return to Maine. Students cannot return to school until they present a negative test or quarantine for 14 days after traveling outside of Maine to non-exempt states.

Find testing sites in the community and at the Jetport. Tests at state-sponsored sites are free. All sites require an appointment.

For safe ways to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, check out this advice from the CDC.

Also, please read this communication from the Maine School Management Association about steps that schools are taking to keep their doors open and staff and students safe.

Eighth-grade families: Mark your calendars for the kick-off event for the high school selection process! A Parent University High School Choice Session will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will be virtual, so just click the Zoom link and you and your student can attend from home.

Most school districts have just one high school, but the Portland Public Schools gives our eighth-graders a unique opportunity to choose between our three great high schools: Portland High School, Deering High School and Casco Bay High School. All work to ensure our students graduate prepared and empowered to succeed in college and career. Each school has its own unique school culture and identity, but they offer students the same opportunity for a great education.

Which of our three high schools is best for your rising ninth-grader? Please come to this informational session and hear from school leaders as they discuss each school. Learn how to participate here.