Graduates Tossing Caps at Graduation

Girl Reading at Graduation Podium

Core Values, Beliefs, and Student Learning Expectations

Mission Statement

The mission of Portsmouth High School is to be an ever-improving, respectful community where all students are challenged as individuals to develop intellectual curiosities and to use immense bodies of knowledge proficiently as they learn to value the past, thrive in the present and prepare for the future.

Core Values

PATRIOT PRIDE

  • Perseverance

  • Respect

  • Innovation

  • Dedication

  • Engagement

Beliefs About Student Learning

  1. We are all members of a safe, supportive, and accepting community

  2. All community members have unique talents to contribute

  3. All community members are responsible for teaching and learning

  4. All students have access to a diverse, verified and reliable curriculum with authentic learning opportunities

  5. All community members have opportunities to explore ideas and achieve

  6. All graduates will be college and career ready

PHS Learner Expectations and School Wide Rubrics