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. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍
2 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a flyer for basketball camp - readable PDF at link
Kids need food all year! Summer meals are returning to our Portage community this year.
3 days ago, Portage Public Schools
2025 Meet Up and Eat Up, text available at portageps.org/news
… 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!
3 days ago, Portage Public Schools
staff wave to students outside an old elementary school
a woman holds a board for another person to sign
a mural in a gymnasium
"Mrs. Onderlinde loves you!" written on the wall
a man tapes a box inside an office
moving boxes lined up beneath a mural in an elementary school
the new school seen through the window of the old classroom
2032 spray painted on an elementary school wall
a woman smiles inside a classroom
a moving company outside an elementary school
🥳👏 The last day of school is a celebration!☀️🌈 Have a great summer!
3 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl poses for a photo with a man outside a school
four girls smile for a photo together outside a school
a family poses together for a photo
a family poses together outside a school for a photo
a family poses together for a selfie
a mom and her four kids pose for a photo together
three boys eating cupcakes stand in a gym
a boy and his dad pose for a photo in a gym
a boy with a flower in his mouth poses for a photo
a man and woman pose for a photo with their son outside a school
Happy Last Day of School to all of our PPS students and staff!! ❤️💙💜🖤💛💚🧡🤎🩷🩵
3 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a large group of people posing with Pom poms
Our Angling Road kindergarteners didn't let cooler temps and cloudy skies stop them from having a blast at Water Day! 🌤🌊
4 days ago, Portage Public Schools
kids splash in water outside
a boy smiles from underneath a rainbow tarp
a girl plays with bubbles outside
kids splash outside in water
two women using water sprayers outside
a girl plays with a bubble wand outside
two boys playing with water sprayers outside
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.
5 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a police officer laughs in a library surrounded by other people
a woman smiles in a library surrounded by other people
a man standing speaks to others sitting at tables in a library
onlookers smile at a man standing in a library
a woman smiles at others standing near her in a library surrounded by other people
a woman sitting at a table in a library surrounded by other people
a group of women standing in a library read a poem from paper
a man standing in a library speaks to a crowd of people
a man speaks to other people in a library
a police officer laughs in a library surrounded by other people
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! ☀️🎉🙌
6 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy sprints by the camera outside on the track
a boy throws a water balloon at other students outside on a track
a boy yells outside on a track
a group of girls pose for a photo outside
girls jump with a balloon between their knees
a boy jumps long jump outside on a track
a boy throws a water balloon outside on a track
students catch water balloons outside on a track
a boy throws a softball
a girl grabs a sponge from a bucket outside on a track
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. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍
6 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a flyer for lacrosse - readable PDF at link
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.
7 days ago, Portage Public Schools
students wearing hard hats shovel dirt
a woman speaks in front of a crowd outside
a woman speaks at a podium outside
people sitting in an audience clap
a man speaks at a podium outside
two girls smile for a photo sitting outside
a woman smiles talking to others outside
kids playing recorders sitting in the grass outside
a woman plays a guitar while kids play recorders sitting in the grass
a man speaks at a podium
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!
7 days ago, Portage Public Schools
two men pose for a photo in a school hallway
💙💛Onward Mustangs! 💙💛Congratulations the Class of 2025 at Portage Central High School! The PPS Administration Building is proud of our graduating seniors.
10 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of people wearing blue and yellow pose for a photo
🥳🧡☀️ It's nearly the end of the school year, which means it's time for sunshine and fun outside! 🥳🧡☀️ Way to go, Amberly Tigers!
10 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a student catches a water balloon outside
a girl pours water over her head
kids running and jumping on a football field
a girl jumping in the air outside on a track
kids throwing water balloons
kids crab walk on a football field
a boy runs through a rope course outside on a football field
students playing with a beach ball outside
a boy running on a football field
a girl catching a water balloon
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. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍
10 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a flyer for softball camp - readable PDF at link
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!! 💙💛
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
people stand holding signs supporting the tennis team
a police car escorts a school van by people waving
people wave as a van drives by
a van of students drives by a crowd of people waving their support
a crowd of people standing outside holding signs supporting the tennis team
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!!
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
a student accepts an award on his neck surrounded by others
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
students sitting in rows of chairs
a student accepts an award on his neck surrounded by others
a student smiles at a principal surrounded by others
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
a student shakes hands with a principal outside on a track
A special shout-out to our graduating Panthers from Portage Community High School! 💜🤍 The Administration Building is proud of your amazing accomplishment!
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of people wearing purple pose for a photo
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.
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
men talk in a school hallway
men shake hands surrounded by others in a school hallway
a man listens to a student in a school hallway
two men speak in a school hallway
people standing and clapping together in a school
two men speak in a woodshop classroom
two men speak in a school hallway
two men speak a school hallway
people speaking together in a school hallway
a man smiles at two women in a conference room
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!
13 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a newspaper article next to a photo of a woman and santa claus
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.
13 days ago, Portage Public Schools
superintendent search at pps