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Portsmouth City Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

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Key Dates — Portsmouth City Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools is Wed, Jul 1, 2026, and the last day of school is Wed, Jun 17, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026).

First day of school
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Last day of school
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Labor Day (Observed) - Schools & Offices Closed
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Staff/Professional Development Day - No School for Students
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 to Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Verterans Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Staff/Professional Development Day - No School for Students
Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
Presidents Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Staff/Professional Development Day - No School for Students
Thu, Mar 25, 2027
Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Memorial Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Mon, May 31, 2027
13,161
Students
24
Schools
14.3:1
Student-Teacher
923 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

548
Avg. School Size
2,304
Total Staff

Portsmouth City Public Schools Calendar

58 events

Wed, Jun 17

Event

10+1 Employees Last Day

Last Day for 10+1 Employees

Thu, Jun 18

Event

CANCELLED - School Board Regular Meeting

*THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED*

Mon, Jun 22

Event

10+2 Employees Last Day

Last Day for 10+2 Employees

Wed, Jul 1

Event

10+2 Employees - First Day

First Day for 10+2 Employees

Tue, Jul 28

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Wed, Jul 29

Event

10+1 Employees - First Day

First Day for 10+1 Employees

Wed, Jul 29

Event

10+1 Employees - First Day

First Day for 10+1 Employees

Wed, Jul 29

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Thu, Jul 30

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Mon, Aug 3

Event

RS: Reserve for Schools Day

RS: Reserve for Schools Day

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Contact

Address
PO Box 998
Portsmouth, VA 23705
Phone
(757)393-8742

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
923
Total Staff
2,304
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools (24)

Churchland High

Portsmouth

High
1,452 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.4:1 ratio99.72% FRPL

Manor High

Portsmouth

High
1,167 studentsGrades 9 - 1213:1 ratio

I.C. Norcom High

Portsmouth

High
1,027 studentsGrades 9 - 1213.7:1 ratio

Churchland Middle

Portsmouth

Middle
840 studentsGrades 7 - 814:1 ratio99.64% FRPL

Churchland Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
760 studentsGrades 0 - 616.9:1 ratio99.47% FRPL

Waterview Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
614 studentsGrades 0 - 616.2:1 ratio99.67% FRPL

Simonsdale Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
609 studentsGrades 0 - 612.4:1 ratio

Cradock Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
606 studentsGrades 0 - 614.4:1 ratio100% FRPL

Churchland Academy Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
600 studentsGrades 0 - 615.8:1 ratio

Victory Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
570 studentsGrades 0 - 616.3:1 ratio

William E. Waters Middle

Portsmouth

Middle
562 studentsGrades 7 - 812.5:1 ratio

Douglass Park Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
528 studentsGrades 0 - 613.9:1 ratio100% FRPL

Cradock Middle

Portsmouth

Middle
526 studentsGrades 7 - 812.5:1 ratio

Churchland Primary & Intermediate

Portsmouth

Primary
511 studentsGrades 0 - 616.5:1 ratio99.41% FRPL

Westhaven Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
474 studentsGrades 0 - 614.8:1 ratio

Park View Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
473 studentsGrades 0 - 614.8:1 ratio

Hodges Manor Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
457 studentsGrades 0 - 616.3:1 ratio100% FRPL

Brighton Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
445 studentsGrades 0 - 615.9:1 ratio

Lakeview Elementary

Portsmouth

Primary
405 studentsGrades 0 - 611.9:1 ratio99.75% FRPL

Mount Hermon Preschool Center

Portsmouth

227 studentsGrades -1 - -112.6:1 ratio98.68% FRPL

Olive Branch Preschool Center

Portsmouth

194 studentsGrades -1 - -127.7:1 ratio95.36% FRPL

Churchland Preschool Center

Portsmouth

114 studentsGrades -1 - -111.4:1 ratio

Cradock Technical & Career Center

Portsmouth

0

New Directions Center

Portsmouth

0Grades -2 - -20

Frequently Asked Questions about Portsmouth City Public Schools

The first day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools is Wed, Jul 1, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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