Robert Gray Middle School Name Change News
Timeline
The committee is moving at the speed of trust and wants to provide ample opportunities for input and discussion. They began work in February 2026 and the current plan is to bring a proposal of a new name to the PPS November 2026 Board meeting. Below is a timeline of the committee’s process, items bold and underlined are opportunities for community engagement.
Foundation & Committee Formation
February 2026
Listening & Input
Informational Sessions for students, families & community
Community outreach, education and survey
Student research
March - June 2026
Name Development & Evaluation
Open call for name suggestions
Shortlist created by committee
Community forum presentations
Survey of shortlist names
July-October 2026 Approval Process
Committee synthesize feedback
Committee vote and finalize recommended name
Presentation to District leadership
October - November 2026
Implementation & Celebration
Community Celebration November 2026-January 2027
Name Change in the News