Editorial Board: PPS needs more custodians, students can help by cleaning up after themselves

This article was originally published by The Cardinal Times Editorial Board on 5/21/25

A lack of custodians in Portland Public Schools (PPS) leads to custodians having to prioritize high traffic areas, leaving other parts of the buildings to not be covered. Students can help by cleaning up after themselves and being mindful of the building. Photo courtesy of Ophelia Barritt

It is no secret that the custodians at Lincoln are understaffed an…