Big/Little

Get involved

The Big/Little Project is just getting started, which means the first mentors and students who join get to shape what this becomes.

Become a mentor

Share what you know

If you're in college, recently graduated, or a few years into your career, you already know things a Portland Public Schools student is trying to figure out. Applications are reviewed personally, not automatically approved, so tell us honestly about yourself.

This project was built around PPS alumni coming back to guide students walking the same path they once did — though mentors don't have to be PPS graduates to apply.

Your Connections page profile

If you're approved, this is what students will actually see and click on.

Join as a student

Tell us what you're curious about

Once mentors are matched, we'll reach out directly to connect you. No pressure to know exactly what you need yet.

This program is open to current high school students at Portland Public Schools.