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The Portland Public Schools Vision of the Graduate draws inspiration from the Arrigoni Bridge, which was constructed in 1938 and spans the Connecticut River, connecting Portland to Middletown and places beyond. Portland Public School graduates are Bridge Builders who forge meaningful connections with others through skilled collaboration, effective communication, empathy and open-mindedness, and civic engagement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community: Bridge Builders 

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● Skilled collaboration

● Effective communication 

● Empathy & open-mindedness 

● Civic engagement ​​​

The Portland Public Schools Vision of the Graduate reflects the proud legacy of the Portland Brownstone Quarry. From 1690 to 1938, skilled workers excavated and shaped the Quarry’s signature brownstone that was used across our country to construct famous and lasting landmark buildings. Like the workmen and workwomen of Brownstone Quarry, Portland’s graduates are creative, critical, and strategic thinkers. Graduates pursue innovative solutions to complex problems via media and technology literacy, numerical fluency, and scientific accuracy.

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Inquiry: Creative, Critical, & Strategic Thinkers 

● Innovative problem solving 

● Media & technology literacy 

● Numerical fluency 

● Scientific accuracy​​

From 1821 to 1844, the S. Gildersleeve and Sons Company produced 135 vessels on the Connecticut River in Portland, Connecticut. Portland’s Gildersleeve Shipbuilders were renowned for their sturdy craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, civic mindedness, philanthropy, and ingenuity which benefit our community to this day. Like these inspiring craftspeople, Portland’s graduates are independent and empowered citizens. They maintain lofty personal expectations while demonstrating a growth mindset and commitment to wellbeing rooted in and a clear conception of self-worth.

 

Agency: Independent & Empowered Citizens 

● Lofty personal expectations

● Growth mindset 

● Commitment to wellbeing

● Clear conception of self-worth​