Portland Community Foundation Grant

Ms. Bates' class received one of the Portland Community Foundation Grants again this year.  Ms. Bates has applied for and received this grant for several years.  She uses the money in her class to promote reading. 

Storyteller

The students listened to Mary Jo Huff, storyteller, during a program at school and later that night the parents were able to enjoy her storytelling at the Title I family meeting.

Veterans Day

The 4th and 5th Grade students at Clyde Riggs were honored to listen to local Veterans and recognize them for their service.

Local workers visit the First Grade

The first graders are learning about local community workers, so on Friday representatives from the Portland Police and Fire Departments and CEMC came to our school.  They discussed their jobs and showed off some of their equipment they use in their line work.