Portland Elementary Panther Press
2023-2024 School Year
Welcome, Portland Families!
I hope that you and your student(s) have had a relaxing summer. We’ve missed you and are excited to welcome you on August 9th. Don't forget that our new hours are 8:40 am-3:20 pm. Please see the 23-24 Student & Family Handbook for specific transportation information.
This year we plan to move closer to our vision that Portland is a truly personalized environment where all learners receive experiences that are tailored to their specific academic, social, and cultural needs. We believe that every student can thrive, grow, and achieve no matter their starting place. Students are the driving force behind their learning, and possess interpersonal skills needed for self-directed learning.
Our job is to remove barriers for students, teachers, and families so that each student has access and opportunity to choose what makes them successful. Now more than ever, our partnership is crucial.
Please remember to read the Panther Press for information and updates! This page will house our school calendar, dress code guidelines, transportation info, family handbook, and district resources. For daily/weekly grade level communication from staff, you will receive notification through our Class Dojo application. Information on sign up is below and you will also receive information from your student's teachers.
The 3 R's of Portland
Responsible
Doing what is RIGHT!
Respectful
Have consideration for yourself and others!
Ready to Learn
Be prepared to try your best!
***New this year***
Students may have different bus numbers AND drivers for morning & afternoon runs
JCPS uses School Messenger for District Communication
Need to Opt-In to School Messenger?
BE IN THE KNOW | SchoolMessenger is the phone, email, and SMS (text) messaging system used by JCPS to communicate school cancellations, safety alerts, and other important information to you.
- If you are a JCPS parent or a JCPS employee AND parent, you may opt in by texting the letter "Y" to 67587.
If you'd like to customize the type of communications you receive on your phone or email, visit http://go.schoolmessenger.com and create an account. You can also set up and manage your contact information and preferences by downloading the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
If you have any issues or require further assistance, please call the JCPS Technology Service Desk at (502) 485-3552.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employees/Applicants
The Jefferson County Public School District shall not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, religion, genetic information, or political affiliations or beliefs. The District shall promote equal opportunities through a vigorous affirmative action program as an integral part of personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement, and treat ment of employees of the Jefferson County Public Schools.
In the Event of Questions
Employees or applicants, report to immediate superior, the appropriate personnel administrator, the Compliance and Investigations Office, or the ap
propriate enforcement agency if you believe you have experienced harassment/discrimination.
Equal Educational Opportunity Students/Parents or Guardians
No student shall be denied equal educational opportunity by the board of education because of his or her age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliations or beliefs, or religion.
Harassment/Discrimination of any type is not permitted. A student has the right to attend school free from harassment and should not be subjected to discrimination for any reason. Schools will strive to ensure that these rights are protected and that appropriate consequences are provided to offenders.
In the Event of Questions
Students and parents/guardians, report to principal, the Compliance and Investigations Office, or the appropriate government agency if you believe you have experienced harassment/discrimination.
Noncompliance with the above policy and proce dures may result in disciplinary action.
Discrimination Grievance Procedure The Jefferson County Public Schools Discrimina tion Grievance Procedure is available at local schools, on the Jefferson County Public Schools website at www.jefferson.kyschools.us, or in the Compliance and Investigations Office, C. B. Young Jr. Service Center, 3001 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209. Contact the Compliance and Investigations director, at 485-3341, or call or write one of the following enforcement agencies:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Place, Suite 268 Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 582-6082 | www.eeoc.gov
U.S. Department of Education,
Office for Civil Rights
Wanamaker Building, Suite 515
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541 | www.ed.gov
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights The Heyburn Building, Suite 1400
332 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 595-4024 | http://kchr.ky.gov
Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission 410 West Chestnut Street, Suite 300A
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-3631 | www.louisvilleky.gov/HumanRelations
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities
Portland Elementary
Email: michelle.perkins@jefferson.kyschools.us
Website: https://schools.jefferson.kyschools.us/Elementary/portland/
Location: 3412 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY, USA
Phone: (502)485-8313
Facebook: facebook.com/PortlandElementarySchool
Twitter: @PortlandJCPS