In a world where 90 percent of American adults own a cell phone, Portland Public Schools is excited to launch a multi-year initiative to shift family and staff communication to mobile devices.

In the Successful Schools Survey, a majority of PPS families said they prefer to receive school news electronically. You will hear more about Mobile First soon. For now, if you want to receive fast, accurate information about emergencies and important district events as they happen, text YES to 68453 to opt in and receive SMS text messages.

Email pubinfo@pps.net if you have additional questions.