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Applications for enrollment from non-resident students
Portage Public Schools is accepting applications for enrollment from non-resident students residing in a school district located in any contiguous intermediate district (outside of Kalamazoo County).
At this time, enrollment is open for all grades and schools within Portage Public Schools District. 

Parents or guardians interested in submitting an application for enrollment under the provisions of this program for the  must submit a completed Portage Public Schools School of Choice Section 105c application form to the Office of the Superintendent, 8111 S. Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002.  Please call 323-5148 for information on how to receive and process an application.

Directory Opt Out
Portage Public Schools occasionally provides student directories to organizations such as Parent Teacher Organizations, colleges and libraries offering special programs to school age children, and political action committees.  This information may include the student’s name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, parent/guardian name(s), honors, activities, and awards, grade level, and dates of attendance.  Parents wishing to opt a student out of directory listings should contact the main office in writing to request omission.  Please note – exercising this right will exclude this information from all external requests for directory information, including P.T.O.’s.  It will not impact the inclusion of information in school publications such as yearbooks, school newspapers, extra-curricular programs, etc.  If you wish your student’s information excluded from these publications as well, please contact the school’s main office.

Directory order and Opt out Form

 

 

School Office Hours
Open 7:00 - 4:00
Students will not be allowed in the building until 7:25

Student Supply Lists
The recommended materials list for each grade level is available by clicking the links below.

• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade

2011-2012 School Year

Fall Sports

• Football (August, September & October)
• Boys' and Girls' Cross Country (September & October)
• Volleyball (September & October)

Winter Sports

• Boys' Basketball (November, December & January)
• Wrestling (December-conditioning; January, February & March)
• Girls' Basketball (January, February & March)

Spring Sports

• Track (April & May)
• Intramural Swimming and Diving (April and May)

Bus Transportation
Bus transportation for the 2011-2012 school year required registration to insure that there is safe and adequate space for all students. If you have signed up for bus transportation you should receive a post card with your route information by mid-August. If you have questions, contact transportation at 269-323-5190.

General Information

Lunch Account Information

Student South Complex

If you want to access teacher eBoards (you can often print off assignments that may have been misplaced by your busy middle schooler):
http://www.portageps.org/schools/middle/nms/staff/eboards/default.aspx

If you need to contact a teacher about an assignment or a concern, please contact the teacher directly (prior to contacting an administrator):
http://www.portageps.org/schools/middle/nms/staff/directory/default.aspx

School Office Hours
Open 7:00 - 4:00
Students will not be allowed in the building until 7:25
School Hours: 7:43 a.m. – 2:47 p.m.
1/2 Day School Hours: 7:43 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
MEDIA CENTER HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LUNCH HOURS
6^TH GRADE LUNCH 10:35-11:05
7TH  GRADE LUNCH  11:31-12:01
8^th GRADE LUNCH 12:27-12:57

PROCEDURES
ABSENCES: Please call the office (323-5700) to report absences.
PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING OUT STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL: Send a note to the office in the morning and your child will meet you by the front door.

Bus Transportation
Bus transportation for the school year require registration to insure that there is safe and adequate space for all students. If you have signed up for bus transportation you should receive a post card with your route information by mid-August. If you have questions, contact transportation at 269-323-5190.

COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL PARENTAL CONCERNS: Contact the Counseling Office (323-5777).
IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING SCHOOL MAILINGS: Call the office and we will check your address in the computer.

Sign up for email announcements and links from NMS and the District: http://www.portageps.org/sign-up_forms/sign-up_form_district.aspx

Receive regular information about your student’s grades through PARENT INTERNET VIEWER (PIV). Questions regarding the PIV, please contact via e-mail at pivsupport@portageps.org or call 323-5000.

 

Directory Opt Out
Portage Public Schools occasionally provides student directories to organizations such as Parent Teacher Organizations, colleges and libraries offering special programs to school age children, and political action committees.  This information may include the student’s name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, parent/guardian name(s), honors, activities, and awards, grade level, and dates of attendance.  Parents wishing to opt a student out of directory listings should contact the main office in writing to request omission.  Please note – exercising this right will exclude this information from all external requests for directory information, including P.T.O.’s.  It will not impact the inclusion of information in school publications such as yearbooks, school newspapers, extra-curricular programs, etc.  If you wish your student’s information excluded from these publications as well, please contact the school’s main office.

Directory order and Opt out Form

LOST AND FOUND: Lost a textbook or personal item? Check the office!