Portsmouth High School’s core values of Excellence, Community, Commitment, and Leadership provide the cornerstones we strive for as a community of learners.  With these core values firmly in place, Portsmouth High School graduates are well-positioned to take on challenges and opportunities in our global society. At Portsmouth High School we believe:

Students are important and must be challenged in rigorous and relevant ways to reach their highest potential.

• Students will strive for excellence in an environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging and creates partnerships between students and adults.

• Students learn best when they explore and contribute to their own education.

• Students can achieve in a safe and caring environment where student success is celebrated.

• Students will become lifelong learners when taught to think critically, to effectively analyze information, and to be respectful of others.

• Students should have exposure to a rich and broad program of studies, have learning experiences outside of the classroom, and have an understanding of an individual’s place in the global environment.