Portland Public Schools Vision and Mission

Vision: All learners will be fully prepared to participate and succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Mission: The Portland Public Schools are responsible for ensuring a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner.

Every Student is prepared & empowered

• Pursuing high academic standards
• Empowered to achieve in school, life, and work
• A productive citizen of the city and the world
• Respected and respectful to others
• Personally connected to teachers, staff and the community
• Nurturing curiosity, creativity, empathy, and personal wellbeing

East End Community School’s Mission and Beliefs

Vision: Empowering Students of the World, for the World.

Mission: The students, staff and families of East End Community School value diversity, equity, relationships, growth and achievement. Our community has high expectations for students and believes that students can grow to meet grade level standards and beyond. We believe that having consistent opportunities and access to strong grade level instruction, where students do most of the thinking and are deeply engaged will grow student achievement and empower students, for the world