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Mr. Claude C. Parent
Mrs. Costella B. Williams
Mr. De'Andre A. Barnes
Mrs. Sarah Duncan Hinds
Mr. Ted J. Lamb
Rev. Cardell C. Patillo
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SECTION A
SECTION B
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SECTION H
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SECTION J
SECTION K
SECTION L
School Board
Goals
Student Representative for Portsmouth School Board
Meetings & Information
Contact School Board
BoardDocs Meeting Agendas & Information
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Code of Conduct for School Board Members
2007-17 Comprehensive Plan
Archived Meeting Agendas and Information
School Board By-Laws
School Board Organization
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Claude C. Parent
Mrs. Costella B. Williams
Mr. De'Andre A. Barnes
Mrs. Sarah Duncan Hinds
Mr. Ted J. Lamb
Rev. Cardell C. Patillo
Mrs. Tamara L. Shewmake
Ms. LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson
Ms. Angelia N. Allen
School Board Special Committee Assignments & Organization
Superintendent
120 Day Entry Plan
School Board Budgets
Superintendent - Dr. Elie Bracy, III
Strategic Plan
Division Profile
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Safe Schools
Parents & Families
Attendance Zones & Bus Routes
Calendar
District Calendar
2018-19 Family Calendar
2018-2019 Instructional and Holiday Calendar
Parent Portal
Parent Portal Help
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
PTA
Scholarship Information
School Hours
ACCESS College Foundation
School Closing Procedures
Enrollment Requirements
Parent Notification System
Code of Conduct
Anti-Bullying Pledge
Special Education Parent Resource Center
Technology
Every Day Counts
Students
Course Syllabi
District Calendar
Dress Code
Library Media Services
Reading List
Scholarship Information
School Meal Menus
Technology
Student Portal
Student Handbook
Anti-Bullying Pledge
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Educational Opportunity Center
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Sports Medicine
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Resources
VHSL Resources
Budget Department
FY 2018-19 Budget
FY 2017-18 Budget
Finance
Purchasing
Facilities/Maintenance
Food Services
School Board Budgets
Transportation
Career & Technical Ed.
Curriculum and Instruction
Annual Measurable Objectives
Course Syllabi
Online Course Offerings
September 30th Staff Development
DANCE
English
Elementary School
Read Across America
Middle School
1. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Churchland Middle
2. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Cradock Middle
3. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Waters Middle
4. Student Access for EssayScorer - Churchland Middle
5. Student Access for EssayScorer - Cradock Middle
6. Student Access for EssayScorer - Waters Middle
High School
English/Reading Websites
Accelerated Reader
Caldecott Books
National Council of Teachers of English
NEA
Newberry Books
Portaportal
Read Across America
Read Write Think
Reading Rockets
Scholastic
VDOE English Homepage
Virginia State Reading Association (VRSA)
Facilities/Maintenance
About Us
Employee ID Badge
Important Documents
Finance Department
Financial Reports
Per Pupil Cost
Food Services
Foreign Language
Departments G-M
Gifted and Talented
Guidance and Counseling Services
Health & Physical Education
Health Services
Enterovirus D68 Information
Flu Poster
Wellness
Youth Health Risk Behavior Survey
2015 Flu Information Sheet
Human Resources
Library Media Services
The Lemonade War - Audio Chapters
Mathematics
Algebra Readiness
Contact Staff
Elementary
High
Math Formula Sheets
Mathematics Tutors
Mathematics Wiki
Middle
NCSM
NCTM
VCTM
Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Music Education
Departments N-Z
PSET Video
PSET Live Stream
PSET TV GUIDE
About US
School Psychology
Meet Our Staff
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement Office
Current Solicitations
Awarded Purchases
Code of Ethics
MWBE Program
Supplier Relations
Procurement Staff Directory
School Nutrition
Cafeteria Managers
Free and Reduced Meals
My School Bucks
Menus
Science
Curriculum
Office of Science Calendar
STARBASE Victory
Current Events
Social Studies Education
Portsmouth Public Schools Social Studies WIKI
SOL Links for Parents and Students
Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning
Special Education
Contacts
Special Education Services
Reverse Inclusion Program
2018-2019 Parent Survey
Transition
SEAC - Special Education Advisory Committee
Portsmouth Autism Resource Team
Parent Resource Center
Professional Development Opportunities
Student Services
Homebound Education
Home School Education
Transportation
About Us
Attendance Zones & Bus Routes
Departmental Employee Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Documents
Regulations for School Bus Riders
Wellness for Parents & Students
Safe Routes to School SRTS
My Plate
Concussion Symptoms and Information
Fundraising Ideas
Youth Risk
Attendance
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports
School Social Work
Enrollment Requirements
Student Handbook
Jobs
Staff
Benefits and Retirement
Employee Hotline
Resources
Check Email
Internal Resources
PowerTeacher Pro
PowerTeacher Resources
SearchSoft ATS
Tienet
AcceliTRACK
Raptor
Other Services
AESOP
AsureForce
MUNIS ESS
TalentEd Perform and Records
Safe Schools
Directory
School Board
Goals
Student Representative
Meetings & Information
Contact School Board
BoardDocs Meeting Agendas & Information
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Code of Conduct for School Board Members
2007-17 Comprehensive Plan
Archived Meeting Agendas and Information
School Board By-Laws
School Board Organization
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Claude C. Parent
Mrs. Costella B. Williams
Mr. De'Andre A. Barnes
Mrs. Sarah Duncan Hinds
Mr. Ted J. Lamb
Rev. Cardell C. Patillo
Mrs. Tamara L. Shewmake
Ms. LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson
Ms. Angelia N. Allen
School Board Special Committee Assignments & Organization
Watch a Live or Archived Meeting
Contacts
Administrative Phone Directory
Addresses for Administrative Offices
Directory of Offices & Services
School Principal Directory
Community
Get Involved!
School and Building Rentals
Flyer Distribution (Peachjar)
Career Programs
Administrative Phone Directory
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Superintendent
Dr. Elie Bracy, III
(757) 393-8742
Clerk of the School Board
Kathy Chambliss
(757) 393-8200
Assistant Superintendents
Chief Financial Officer
Theodore Faulk
(757) 393-8435
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Anita Wynn
(757) 393-8556
Chief of Schools
Dr. Michael Cromartie
(757) 393-8217
Executive Director of Human Resources
Scott Ziegler
(757) 393-8751
Directors
Accounting
Larisa D.
Harris
(757) 393-5270
Auxiliary Services
Lawrence Whiting
(757) 393-8607
Communications
Cherise Newsome
(757) 393-8743
Information Technology
Dean Schlaepfer
(757) 393-5092
Research & Evaluation
Derrick Nottingham
(757) 393-8840
Coordinators
Adult & Alternative Education
Alice Graham
(757) 393-8822
Career & Technical Education
Craig Hill
(757) 822-2711
Facilities & Maintenance
Herb Robinson
(757) 393-8744
Food Services
James Gehlhoff
(757) 393-8366
Mathematics Education
Dr. Fiona Nichols
(757) 393-5279
Reading & English Education
Krystal Thompkins
(757) 393-8884
School Improvement/Professional Development
Brian Tooley
(757) 393-8885
Science Education
Laura Nelson
(757) 393-8535
Social Studies Education
William Hicks
(757) 393-8555
Special Education
Dr. Susan Bechtol
(757) 393-8792
Special Programs - Title I/II
Renee' Hailes
(757) 393-8611
Student Services
Dr. Marie Shepherd
(757) 393-8354
Interim Transportation Coordinator
(Kevin)
Scott Privot
t
(757) 393-8269
Youth Risk Prevention
Dr. Rosalynn Sanderlin
(757) 393-8411
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
Gwendolyn Davis
(757) 393-8261
Supervisors
Accounting
Pamela Foster
(757) 393-8488
Athletics
V
incent Pugh
(757) 393-8885
Art
Diana Davenport
(757) 393-8884
Benefits
Sharon Plummer
(757) 393-8488
Gifted & Talented/Foreign Language
Prosperanta Calhoun
(757) 393-8885
Health & Physical Education
Sharon Moore
(757) 393-8885
Health Services
Dr. Darlene Mueller
(757) 393-8661
Human Resources Supervisor
Jessica Duren
(757) 393-8701
Compliance Officer
Latisha Russell
(757) 393-8701
Human Resources Specialist
Crystal Satchell
(757) 393-8701
Instructional Technology & Media
Jennifer Thomas
(757) 393-5092
Music
Gwendolyn Jenkins
(757) 393-8885
Social Studies
Dr. Marie Bittner
(757) 393-8885
Managers
Database Manager
Tawana Staten
(757) 393-5092
Grants Manager
Heather Hynes
(757) 393-5312
Purchasing Manager
Michael Thomas
(757) 393-8261
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Cherise Newsome is the division's FOIA Officer. For Freedom of Information Act requests, you may email:
foia.request@portsk12.com
or call 757-393-8743.
Media inquires can be directed to
C
herise Newsome
,
the Director of Communications, 757-393-8743 or cherise.newsome@portsk12.com.
The mission of the Portsmouth Public School Division is to challenge the minds, challenge the bodies, and challenge the dreams of all students while focusing on excellence.