The Portsmouth School Board approved the wording for the Portsmouth Portrait of a Graduate at their November 14, 2023 meeting.
Our Community Strives to Create...
Passion for Knowledge
Learners who are intrinsically motivated and well prepared to chart their own paths using curiosity, creativity, academic prowess, and critical thinking.
Learners who are service-oriented leaders in their own communities who are able to see beyond their own shores. They have a deep appreciation for other cultures as well as a desire to establish themselves as advocates and contributors in the global landscape.
Learners who exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills that enable them to amplify diverse perspectives and skillfully navigate complex challenges.
Learners who possess practical life skills and strong work habits enabling them to adapt and to thrive as independent adults.
Learners who are healthy individuals who find joy through a strong sense of self, belonging, and an ability to actualize their own goals utilizing resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
Learners who embody kindness, empathy and compassion inclusive of all individuals.