Do you want to know more about the 2025 Bond? Want to see inside our new schools? We have two upcoming opportunities for community members, staff, students and families to learn more and tour our buildings.

Please join us from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the following events:

  • Monday, Sept. 29, at Haverhill Elementary, 1720 Haverhill Ave.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Central Elementary, 8422 S. Westnedge Ave.

To learn more about the 2025 Bond, you can visit our website: portageps.org/2025bond.

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Today is National IT Professionals Appreciation Day! Michael Frey is one of our many building technicians and tech team members who are the superheroes that keep PPS running. 💪
about 3 hours ago, Portage Public Schools
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The crosstown tennis match between Portage Northern and Portage Central was a great night of tennis, dinner and fun together. Thanks Coach Bevier for sharing!
about 5 hours ago, Portage Public Schools
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Whew! 3 weeks down! It's been an amazing start to the school year. Keep up the good work -- the administration building is cheering you on every step of the way!
4 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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What would the 2025 Bond accomplish?

The 2025 Bond will allow us to replace Amberly and Angling Road elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, replace Portage Community Education Center (Community High and Early Childhood Education - Curious Kids, update technology and buy new buses.

Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election will be available beginning Sept. 25. In the meantime, you can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.

6 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Mazie is just stopping by to say hi 👋
6 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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The FULL 2025-26 School Year Calendar is now available. Please visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar to view the entire calendar.

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Thank you to the teachers, families, city leaders and community members who joined us last night to officially cut the ribbon at our brand new Portage Central Elementary School! We are beyond grateful to our community for their support.

12 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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a boy dances around a music classroom
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a man speaks at a lectern inside a school
It was a super sweet morning at 12th Street Elementary's Donuts with Grown Ups! 🍩🍩
13 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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The new Portage Central Elementary is a sight to behold! See it for yourself TOMORROW from 6 - 7:15 p.m. at the Community Ribbon Cutting and Building Walk Through. We hope to see you there!
14 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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He started as a student in the Portage Northern High School woodshop. After graduating, he's returned to the very same classroom in a new role.

Robert Haworth, a 2025 graduate of PNHS, is now working as the technical assistant in the high school's Engineering in Wood Technology class.

To read more, visit portageps.org/news.
19 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Congratulations to Caitlyn Walsh, who was awarded $3,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Award for her classroom at Amberly Elementary! The grant will supply her students with new technology in the classroom to increase their independence, help literacy development and assist with translation for English-language learners. "The overall goal is to increase student autonomy and help students take ownership of their learning while building confidence and essential skills," Walsh said.
19 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Attention families: There will be free meals for ALL students until September 30th. Due to budgetary uncertainty in Michigan, families who do NOT qualify for Education and Nutrition Benefits will have to start paying for their students’ breakfast and lunches in October.

Did you know that your student might qualify for free or reduced-price meals? The application only takes a few minutes to complete, and your information will be kept safe and confidential. Education and Nutrition Benefit applications are NOW available for this school year. All families are encouraged to apply online at https://portage.familyportal.cloud. Please check out the following link to learn more about eligibility - Income Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs FAQ (https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Food-and-Nutrition-Programs/MISC/2025-2026-IG-FAQ.pdf)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Susan Livingston, Director of Dining Services at 269-323-5155 or via email at slivingston@portageps.org.

21 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Come see inside our brand new elementary schools! The community is invited to join us for Ribbon Cutting ceremonies and building walk-throughs next month at both Central and Haverhill Elementary Schools.

The events are from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Central Elementary School, 8422 S. Westnedge Ave., and 6:00-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Haverhill Elementary School, 1720 Haverhill Ave, Portage.
21 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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We are back! 🎉✨ From kindergarten beginnings to senior year milestones, our students are back at PPS, and we are thrilled to see so many smiling faces! 🙌😁
22 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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We want to see all your sleepy, excited, smiley faces! 🥰😴😁
22 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Thank you to our staff and community members who joined Superintendent Johnny Edwards at yesterday's Meet and Greet events.
25 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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We are pleased to introduce “My Ride K-12,” a new app that will provide you with real-time updates for bus delays or cancellations.  My Ride K-12 is free, secure, and available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Bus routes are now available on the app and in Skyward Family Access.
26 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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Friendly competition and fun team bonding is what Camp Mustang is all about! The Portage Central High teaching staff kept their annual tradition alive, kicking off the year with a morning full of laughs and camaraderie.
27 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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a man throws a hula hoop toward a human target in a school cafeteria
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a woman cheers as a man tries to use a straw to move candy from plate to plate
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Bus drivers and paraprofessionals are back and preparing for a great school year! Be on the lookout Wednesday for our buses as drivers practice their routes to ensure that what works on a map works in real life. Families can expect route information to be available in Skyward Family Access by Thursday afternoon. Thank you for your patience as we work to include all new enrollees.

28 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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