The first day back to school is in the books! Welcome to the 2024-25 school year.
We are beyond excited to see those smiling faces once again. Welcome back, students!
Don't forget to set those alarms! The first day of school is TOMORROW, Monday, Aug. 26. It is a half day for all students. We can't wait to see you there!
The Portage Department of Public Safety is hosting a back-to-school bash this Thursday, Aug. 15, for our PPS students! Please join us for FREE school supplies, food, face painting and more!
Thank you voters for approving the PPS Building and Site Sinking Fund by more than 65% of the vote.
Get out to vote TODAY! To find your polling location or to read specific ballot language, please visit www.portagemi.gov.
PN's Marching Band is so 🔥 the fire dept. showed up to cool then down. #PNBandcamp2024
Don't let the Superintendent have all the fun. Come to our Enrollment event between 10 and 2 today at Portage Central High School. Ride the smoothie bike, eat a hot dog and complete your enrollment for any PPS school. Already enrolled? Stop by anyway and enjoy the fun. Dental screening for incoming Kindergarten students is available too.
The Portage Department of Public Safety is hosting a back-to-school bash Thursday, Aug. 15, for our PPS students! Please join us for FREE school supplies, food, face painting and more!
Do you have a child ready to start school this fall? Don’t wait to enroll at Portage Public Schools!
You can enroll your child TODAY, without first completing their Young Fives/Kindergarten health, vision, hearing and dental screenings.
These documents can be submitted anytime before the start of the 2024-25 school year. Enrolling early helps our schools plan for hiring teachers, estimating class sizes and more! Visit portageps.org/enrollment/kindergarten to learn more.
PPS is hiring! We are looking for bus drivers and support staff to join our team for the 24-25 school year. Interested in learning more or applying? Please visit portageps.org/employment.
Are you curious about how the Building & Site Sinking Fund helps our school communities? Visit portageps.org to hear directly from school leaders on the types of projects this fund is behind.
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS AT PORTAGE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Join us Friday, August 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm for an On-Site Enrollment Event. If you still need to enroll your student for the coming school year, or if you have questions this event is for you. Meet PPS Principals. Enjoy Free Food and Giveaways. A mobile dentist and Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Human Services will be there to assist with Kindergarten Oral Health, Vision and Hearing Screening. Join us at Centennial Park, 8305 S. Westnedge Ave. See you there!
We want to offer our warmest welcome to two new PPS Administrators!
The Board of Education approved the hiring of Mr. Lowder as the new Head Principal at Portage Northern High. Mr. Lowder joins us from his most recent role as the Superintendent of Vandercook Lake Public Schools. He brings an exceptional wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership that will undoubtedly elevate PNHS and our district.
The Board also approved the addition of Ms. Speaker-Gerstheimer as our next 9-12 Curriculum and Systems Director. She is an accomplished educational leader with a distinguished career spanning several pivotal roles in school administration. She comes to us after serving Midland Public Schools as the Secondary Curriculum Specialist and prior to was Head Principal of Midland High School.
Please join us in welcoming two of the newest members of the PPS community!
Elementary students at volleyball camp this week are learning the fundamentals of the sport … and having fun!
Are you interested in attending Portage Public Schools in the fall? The LAST chance for non-Portage residents to apply for the 2024-25 school years ends July 30. Visit portageps.org/schoolsofchoice. to learn more about our Non-Resident Transfer Program and In-District Transfer Program.
Do you have a child ready to start school this fall? Don’t wait to enroll at Portage Public Schools! You can get started TODAY with simply your proof of residency. Visit portageps.org/enrollment/kindergarten to learn more.
Another shout-out to our Summer Learning Superstars! Today, middle schoolers shined at their Project-Based Learning Summer Program Share Fair, which included sampling of both student-made podcasts and their homemade cooking.
Over the summer, the students learned about both healthy recipes and debating respectfully, resulting in food to share and podcasts on a variety of topics. Way to go!!
Are you curious about how the Building & Site Sinking Fund helps our school communities? Visit portageps.org to hear directly from school leaders on the types of projects this fund is behind.
Do you know how to play cricket? PPS English Language Learners hosted their very own lesson on the bat-and-ball game that is most popular in South Asia.
The lessons were part of an afternoon showcase where students who attended the PPS ELL Summer Learning camps presented their projects -- and played a fun game of soccer. Other projects included clay making, 3D printing, map making and more!
