August is here! The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, staff and families. From Open Houses to school supply lists, there is a lot of information that families need to know. You'll find this info and more at our website at portageps.org/page/back-to-school-at-pps.
Does your child need a sports physical before the fall? The PPS Sports Physicals Night is Monday, Aug. 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Portage Northern High School, 1000 Idaho Ave. The event is open to all PPS students, and the cost is $35.
All student athletes must register on Final Forms at portage-mi.finalforms.com/
All student athletes must register on Final Forms at portage-mi.finalforms.com/
🎺🥁 🎷 A hot sun and high temps during marching band camp = a well deserved sprinkler break thanks to the Portage Fire Department.
You can watch the entire Board of Education Meeting on the PPS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PortagePublicSchools
A partial calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board of Education Monday, July 21.
A complete 2025-26 school year calendar is not yet available due to ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association. The partial calendar covers August and September, and the District will also follow the Kalamazoo RESA Common Calendar for major school holiday breaks.
A monthly District calendar will be established and affirmed by the Board until a complete school year calendar is approved between the Board and the PEA. You can view the School Year Calendar at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar.
JOIN US TOMORROW at our Summer On-Site Enrollment Event to enroll your child or apply to attend from out of District.
We will be here from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, inside at Portage Central High School , 8135 Westnedge Ave. Families can meet school principals, get assistance with enrollment/applications, submit documents and even tour a school bus! There will also be free food, swag giveaways and an employment hub for those looking to work at PPS.
Are you interested in attending PPS but live outside of our District? The deadline to apply for Non-Resident Transfer is quickly approaching! To learn more and apply, visit portageps.org/enrollment.
We are so proud of the 80 students who joined us this summer for our English Learner elementary summer program.
The goal of the program is to practice reading, speaking, writing and listening in fun, interactive ways.
We also want to thank the six high school students who helped as mentors, four of whom are EL students themselves.
We are hiring! Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, inside at Portage Central High School, 8135 Westnedge Ave. At our On-Site Enrollment Event, HR staff will be in attendance to help you apply for a variety of different positions at PPS!
The Summer Learning Student Showcase was a success for both elementary and middle school students. At elementary level, students chose their own recipes and cooked their own food for a tasting with their families. From smoothies, salsa, tacos, and more, the students showed off some impressive chef skills! 🌮🥪🍓
At the middle school level, summer learning came to a close with the presentations from students on sustainability and their very own podcasts on a topic of their choosing. Students argued the pros and cons on a variety of topics including universal healthcare and cellphones in schools.
Great job, summer learners! 🥳👏
At the middle school level, summer learning came to a close with the presentations from students on sustainability and their very own podcasts on a topic of their choosing. Students argued the pros and cons on a variety of topics including universal healthcare and cellphones in schools.
Great job, summer learners! 🥳👏
The Kalamazoo Farmers Market is the perfect place to learn more about food and nutrition. 🍎🍒🌽🫑🥔
Our elementary summer learners took a field trip Tuesday as part of their Food for Thought lesson.
Today was a chance for our elementary learners to try a variety of foods as part of their Food for Thought lesson at Summer Learning.
Thank you to Garcias Mexican Kitchen, Saffron, Z & W Chinese Cuisine, Bab El Salam, Blue Dolphin, Condado Tacos and the Dominguez Family for their donations to make this possible for our students.
From singing, dancing and play for our youngest kiddos at Curious Kids to mixing smoothies with the power of a bicycle at Elementary Summer Learning, our students are busy learning and having fun!
We are hiring! Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Portage Central High School Centennial Park, 8135 Westnedge Ave. At our On-Site Enrollment Event, HR staff will be in attendance to help you apply for a variety of different positions at PPS!
Do you need to enroll your child or apply to attend from out of District? You can do both at this year's Summer On-Site Enrollment Event!
Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Portage Central High School Centennial Park, 8135 Westnedge Ave. Families can meet school principals, get assistance with enrollment/applications, submit documents and even tour a school bus! There will also be free food, swag giveaways and an employment hub for those looking to work at PPS.
Thank you to the pediatric dietitians from Bronson who met with our students at Summer Learning to teach them about the power of a balanced diet. 🍎🥖 Students learned about the macro nutrients that fuel their bodies such as protein to help them run and jump and carbohydrates that give them energy. 🥪🥗🍿
Please join us in welcoming our new Superintendent Johnny Edwards! You can hear from Superintendent Edwards on his plans for the future of our school district on our website at portageps.org/page/supt90.
Whether you're grilling hot dogs, relaxing at the lake, or (safely!) enjoying fireworks, we hope you have a marvelous 4th of July! ☀️ The PPS Admin Office is closed today and will reopen Monday.
The FINAL transfer window before the 2025-26 school year is now open until July 30.
Families living outside the District who missed the Schools of Choice window are welcome to apply for Non-Resident Transfer. This is also the final chance for in-district families to request a change of assigned school. For more information and to apply, visit portageps.org/enrollment.
🎙️ Voices worth hearing! Elementary students in our project-based Summer Learning program launched their very own podcasts this week. They covered a variety of topics including everything from sports to frogs to self-care! 💬🐸🏀
The Summer Learning program started with a lesson on the power of student voice. A special thanks high school Forensics students who volunteered their time to help our elementary students find their own voices!
