Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) has rolled out all new websites for the division and each school and center. The refreshed layout is in alignment with the division’s commitment to transparency and ease of access for all users to get the information they need.
With the new design, web visitors will be greeted with a slimmer menu structure that has been decluttered and strategically rearranged to allow for smoother navigation while browsing the site. Along with the structural changes, users can also find all new creative touches, including fun background elements and selection indicators.
Moving past the menu, the banner gallery was maintained in the update so that visitors can still see major announcements and updates as soon as they access the website. Another returning feature is the “quick links” section, which still remains directly under the banner area for instant direction to the top visited webpages. This coveted function has also been added to the school websites, so families will no longer have to scroll to get pertinent information for their students, such as bus routes, school lunch menus and the Parent Portal.
Another driving factor of the new design was to better promote the outstanding accomplishments of PPS students and staff inside the classroom and beyond. This led to the expansion of the District News and Featured Videos sections that are located under the upcoming events. Visitors can now browse up to six news articles and four featured videos that will keep the public informed on the great happenings across the division.
To further simplify the user experience, all school websites now have the same navigation menu, providing a smoother transition across schools for families with multi-grade students.
To dive into the new and improved web experience, visit the PPS website at ppsk12.us.