😴😴 Students, get your beauty sleep Friday because there is no school! 😴😴Teachers and staff will be busy doing their own learning at Professional Development.
Are you skilled in the areas of plumbing and HVAC? Portage Public Schools is looking for a new full-time Maintenance Worker. For a complete job posting and to apply, visit jobs.redroverk12.com/org/portageps/opening/110195
🐶 It's never a RUFF day at PPS with the help of our Comfort Dogs! 🐶
To learn more about the dogs and their role in our classrooms, visit portageps.org/page/student-health-and-wellbeing
PPS SRO Burleson and Portage Fire Battalion Chief Graham paid a special visit Tuesday morning to our youngest learners at Curious Kids. Students toured a police car and firetruck and even got their own firefighter helmets.
North Middle School students and staff rocked their favorite sports jerseys and team swag Tuesday as part of their Red Ribbon Spirit Week. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest drug use prevention campaign.
The Battle of Portage is back -- playoffs style!
The Huskies and Mustangs will once again face off on the 50 yard line in a crosstown rivalry. Portage Central and Portage Northern will compete in week one of the MHSAA High School Football Playoffs at McCamley-Knight Field at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
Please note, because this is a playoff game, NO passes will be accepted at the gate, including Student and Employee Athletic Passes, Gold Cards or any other pass. Cash will NOT be accepted at the gate.
ALL tickets must be purchased through GoFan (https://gofan.co/event/2117791?schoolId=MI10167). Skip the line and buy your tickets today!
During this year's School Lunch Week, we are thankful to the State of Michigan for once again providing FREE lunches to all PPS students. Lunch is an important part of a student's day to help keep them focused and energized in class.
Coaches are a special partner in our students' lives! Whether training on the court or offering important life lessons that go beyond athletics, our coaches are an important member of the PPS team. Thank you!
PPS Admin is wishing the Mustangs good luck TONIGHT in their Homecoming game! #onwardportage
Last night was a fantastic experience viewing the award-winning documentary "First Voice Generation" followed by a Q&A session with the film director, Cynthia Martinez, and one of the featured students, Angel Ruiz. Thank you to Superintendent Bielang, PPS staff and students, and community members that attended last evening's viewing. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Please take time today to thank your school custodian! These crucial staff members play a vital role in our students' education by keeping their learning spaces clean and safe. Thank you, PPS Custodians!
Portage Northern Homecoming Game 2024 is TONIGHT! Our PPS Staff was showing the Huskies some love today at the Administration Bldg! #packstrong
Celebrate Hispanic American Month
Celebra Mes de la Herencia Hispana
The Huskies Marching Invitational is on Saturday, September 28th!
The Portage Northern Bands want to welcome you to the 6th annual Huskies Marching Invitational on Saturday, September 28th! This event features bands across the Southwest Michigan area in MCBA (Michigan Competing Bands Association) and our Portage Northern Marching Band. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors, with a family plan (2 adults/2 students) for $35!
You can purchase tickets are the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1702324?schoolId=MI10256_1
More information can be found on the band website: https://www.pnbands.org/hmi/
We hope to see you there! 🎶
Portage Public Schools is looking for non-certified staff to join our PPS TEAM! We need Intervention Paraprofessionals, ESI Paraprofessionals (Special Ed), Hall Supervisors, Playground Supervisors, Cafeteria Supervisors, a Certified Nursing Assistant, and a Health Aide. Please view these and other opportunities at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/portageps .
Today we celebrate the computer whizzes behind the scenes of technology at PPS! These important IT professionals make modern learning possible!
Come on out and enjoy the game!
Portage Northern Football Elementary School Night
Friday, September 20, 2024
$2.00 student admission when you wear your school t-shirt.
For the next month, students and staff will take time in their lessons to learn more about Hispanic Heritage in the U.S. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the many contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.
The 3rd Annual PC Marching Invitational (PCMI) is coming on Saturday, Sept. 21st!
Portage Central Bands is excited to host the 3rd Annual Scholastic Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, September 21st at McCamley-Knight Field. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens, and children five and under are admitted for free. Bring the whole family, enjoy as many bands as you’d like, and you’ll be supporting your Portage Central Band program with every ticket you purchase and every item you grab at the concessions stand!
More information about the PCMI - General Info can be found on the PC Bands Website: https://pcbands.ws.portageps.org/invitational
You can also view the 2024 Schedule of Performing Bands and see our event site map.
We would LOVE to see you check out this event and watch local bands perform in competition. Our very own Portage Central Marching Band will perform at 8:45pm. We hope to see all of you on Saturday, September 21st!!
