
Summer is HERE, and we have lots of great opportunities for students to learn, play and have fun at Summer Camp! There are still spots open - so check out our camp offerings today at portageps.org/summercamps. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍


Kids need food all year! Summer meals are returning to our Portage community this year.


… And that's a wrap at Central Elementary School! Staff waved goodbye to students from the old elementary school for the very last time today before moving officially commenced. We will see you all in the fall in the brand new school!











🥳👏 The last day of school is a celebration!☀️🌈 Have a great summer!











Happy Last Day of School to all of our PPS students and staff!! ❤️💙💜🖤💛💚🧡🤎🩷🩵


Our Angling Road kindergarteners didn't let cooler temps and cloudy skies stop them from having a blast at Water Day! 🌤🌊








Portage Central High School staff came together Wednesday to say thanks to their retiring peers. Stories were shared, laughs were had and even some tears shed as our Mustangs prepared to say goodbye.
THANK YOU to our amazing retiring staff across the District for your years of dedicated service.











Our North Middle Huskies were fast, fierce, and full of strength at Field Day Tuesday! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ 💪🏅They competed in a series of competitions including 100-meter dash, softball throw, frisbee, water balloon toss and more. Good job, Huskies! ☀️🎉🙌











Summer is right around the corner, and we have lots of great opportunities for students to learn, play and have fun at Summer Camp! There are still spots open - so check out our camp offerings today at portageps.org/summercamps. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍


Congratulations to our Woodland Elementary community for officially breaking ground on a new school! Thank you to our generous community for supporting our students and facilities.











Superintendent-Elect Johnny Edwards was visited today by Ron Jones, the first Black teacher and principal in our District. Ron was the first Black teacher, beginning in 1971 at Amberly Elementary, before becoming principal at Waylee Elementary School. Thanks for stopping by today, Ron!


💙💛Onward Mustangs! 💙💛Congratulations the Class of 2025 at Portage Central High School! The PPS Administration Building is proud of our graduating seniors.


🥳🧡☀️ It's nearly the end of the school year, which means it's time for sunshine and fun outside! 🥳🧡☀️ Way to go, Amberly Tigers!











Summer is right around the corner, and we have lots of great opportunities for students to learn, play and have fun at Summer Camp! There are still spots open - so check out our camp offerings today at portageps.org/summercamps. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍


The Portage Central Girls Tennis Team is state bound! 🎾🎾 Friends and family gathered Thursday to send off the team who will compete in the Division 1 Tennis State Championship beginning tomorrow in Byron Center.
Good luck, Mustangs!! 💙💛






From honors awards to IB diplomas, our graduating Mustangs have a lot to be proud of as they prepare to cross that stage Friday night. The annual Mustang RideOut is a chance to highlight the amazing academic accomplishments of our Portage Central High School seniors. Great job!!











A special shout-out to our graduating Panthers from Portage Community High School! 💜🤍 The Administration Building is proud of your amazing accomplishment!


The Board of Education chose Johnny Edwards as the new superintendent to lead our District. The Board will enter into contract negotiations with Mr. Edwards for an expected start date of July 1, 2025.
As part of the final round of interviews, Mr. Edwards toured a variety of District schools alongside administrators, teachers, students and members of the Board.











33 years ago, former teacher Teri (Valentine) got engaged to her now husband Mark Twilling inside a classroom at Central Elementary School. The couple recreated the engagement last week. What a cool way to honor our school's history!


As a reminder, the community is invited to meet the finalists for superintendent from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the PPS Administration Building. Following the meet-and-greet, the Board of Education will conduct second-round interviews with the candidates at Portage Central High School.
Johnny Edwards will interview at 6 p.m. Matt Olson will interview at 7:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend the interviews, and a video recording will be posted on the District YouTube page.
