I am truly inspired by the exceptional dedication and innovation I witnessed during my visit to Caroline County,” stated Dr. Patillo. “The commitment of educators and the remarkable achievements of students exemplify the strength of our education system. Thank you to Caroline…

Riding through East Virginia and the Northern Neck ??!! Honk if you see our billboards !!!
#LivingLifeAMileHigh

Thank you to former Head Start student , former Office of Head Start Director and current Assistant Deputy Director at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Bernadine Futrell for greeting our Mile High Kids & Community Development students while on our trip to the nation’s capital. Your story is an inspiration to us all and our students…

Guess who is performing at the Annual National School Board Conference tomorrow in Dallas, Texas ??! Our Portsmouth Schools students have made it safely.. #PPSShines Dr. Elie Bracy III Nicole DeVries Sterling White, Jr. Lauren Nolasco, APR City of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Division Leaders Share Vision Even when their backs are against the wall! .Portsmouth Schools #ppsshines Sterling White, Jr.
Dr. Cardell Patillo, Jr. Dr. Elie Bracy III

Great night with my peers in Suffolk Public Schools. I was honored to bring greetings and deliver a proclamation on behalf of the VSBA. This was my third stop on the President’s Roadshow and I’m looking forward to visiting more school divisions across the commonwealth.

How Can I Say Thanks …..

Today is National Crossing Guard Day !!!

Today i was honored to deliver Gift Cards to Dr. Jerry L. Simmons for all of our Crossing Guards in Portsmouth Schools Crossing guards are more important than ever as more students are walking or being driven to school. Im…

Thank you Dionne Copeland and the Manor High School PTSA for inviting me to speak at your meeting last evening. Thank you for creating the forum that allowed parents/citizens to voice their concerns about our city and school system. I was honored to share the awesome initiatives that…

Great evening with the Wilson Ward/Gosport Civic League !! I was honored to share many of the great initiatives being implemented within Portsmouth Schools Their meetings are very well organized and informative. Kudos to President Elvira H. Johnson Williams , executive board and…

As a board we have been focused on addressing the area of compression within our staff salary scale. We have listened to individual staff members about the impact that compression has on the retention rate of our staff. Im thankful to the board for voting unanimously to make this…

Pleasure was all mine. Thank you for all that you do!

On my yearly ”Thank You Tour” today !! Everyday js Staff Appreciation Day !! I took some time to stop by and deliver lunch to three of our schools today. I’m eternally grateful for the passion and effort that you give to the students of Portsmouth Schools. Be sure to tell a teacher…

Attendance matters! Even in PreK!
Angela Flowers Renee Hailes Dr Pat Williams-PPS PreKC Portsmouth Schools Nicole DeVries Dr. Elie Bracy III Olive Branch Mount Hermon Preschool Center Churchland Preschool Dr. Cardell Patillo, Jr. H.M. Lewis

Today we were honored to welcome Secretary Miguel Cardona to Portsmouth Schools along with Rep. Bobby Scott and Tim Kaine . It was a pleasure to also have other area Superintendents and special guests. The Secretary focused his discussion on ways communities can improve school facilities, with a…

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday season !!

Never let anyone tell you what you cannot do. God makes a habit of choosing people who have been passed over ..

To all students,staff & families, I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving . I’m thankful for the intricate role you play in the life of Portsmouth Schools. Please be safe as you enjoy your holiday weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you soon. Peace and love !…

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support and words of encouragement as I start this new journey. How ironic that on founders day, I was officially installed as president of the VSBA. I look forward to traveling across the commonwealth…