Portsmouth Public Schools has been awarded EVERFI’s Empowered Seal, a designation only granted to
the top 10 percent of K-12 public school divisions in the United States and Canada that demonstrate
an exemplary commitment to whole-child education utilizing digital programs.
According to EVERFI, the Empowered Seal honors and elevates the visibility of those school districts
meeting high standards for student wellness, and serves as a signal of this commitment to their
communities.
PPS specifically utilizes modules for digital citizenship, financial literacy, STEM and career readiness, and
social emotional well-being to help students across the division and support their development in these
areas.
Along with the recognition, PPS students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Empowered
Seal Scholarship contests being held this fall and upcoming spring. Ten students will be selected as
winners, with two students winning a $1,000 scholarship and eight students each winning a $500
scholarship.