The superintendent search survey closes next week! The survey is open now and will close on March 2, 2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79LXWWB Read more about the superintendent search process at portageps.org.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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This is the FINAL week of the application window for In-District Transfers. This program is for families living within the District who would like to apply for an exception to our school building boundaries. Apply at portageps.org/enrollment.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
In-District transfer feb 1- March 1
Cool Careers: Student returns to West to learn from teacher who inspired his love for education In his final year of high school, Mason Dowell spends his afternoons helping in a 7th grade English class at Portage West Middle School. Betty Bianco, his mentor teacher, was his favorite instructor as a 7th grader himself at West and is now helping him learn the craft of teaching. To read more of his story, visit portageps.org/news.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a portrait of a man standing in a classroom
Life is full of obstacles and challenges that impact our students in and outside of the classroom. At Portage Northern High School, the Houston Award aims to honor those students for their resilience amid adversity. To read more, visit portageps.org/news.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl smiles while standing at a podium
a group of girls stand together for a photo
staff members smile at a table while watching a student speak
a girl stands with a teacher holding an award
a girl stands with a teacher holding an award
girls smile together at a table
staff members listen as someone speaks at a podium
a girl stands with a teacher holding an award
a girl speaks at a podium in a conference room
a girl smiles at her friend
Come on out to support our Portage Northern Girls Basketball Team for Elementary Night Tuesday, Feb. 25!!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
elementary night flyer tuesday feb 25 at PN
Huskies united Thursday at this year's Unified Club basketball game at Portage Northern. 🏀 Players from the Girls Varsity Basketball Team took on their peers in a friendly competition on the court. The Unified Club is aimed at promoting social connections through sports and joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy shoots a basketball in a gym
students stand in a group smiling
a boy dribbles a basketball in a gym
a boy shoots a basketball in a gym
a boy shoots a basketball in a gym
a girl claps and cheers on a basketball court
a boy shoots a basketball in a gym
Cool Careers: Conservation Biology was a natural choice for Kaley Sheahan, a senior at Portage Central High School. To read more of her story in the CTE program, visit portageps.org/news.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl stands near a pine tree smiling for a photo
What are you learning during Black History Month? 🖤♥️💛💚 Shout-out to Portage West Middle for this display that teaches us how to dream, dance, fight, lead and inspire like the Black leaders that came before us.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a bulletin board that says what we learn from Black History month
🥳👏🎉 Join us in sharing the biggest congratulations to the winning teams at this year's Battle of the Books Grand Battle! 🥳👏🎉 Mooresbridge’s Book Worm Agency team took 1st place, while 12th Street’s LeBron Bookers and Amberly’s Page Peeps tied for 2nd place. Congratulations!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a large group of students pose for a photo together on stage
You are invited to a Focus Group to give your input on the next superintendent of PPS. Please join us for a 45-minute meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the PPS Admin Building. To read more about the event, visit portageps.org/article/2035267.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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Cool Careers: Engineering in Wood Tech gives Gurdeep career experience! The spotlight on CTE continues this week with Gurdeep Singh, a senior with a passion for woodworking. To read more, visit portageps.org/news.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy stands in front of a wooden bookshelf
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 PPS will now offer FREE preschool beginning in 2025-26! Visit portageps.org/preschool to learn more and enroll today.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Free preschool at PPS
Enrollment is now open for the 25-26 school year! Enroll at portageps.org today.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
now enrolling for the 25-26 school year with photos
Huskies ended their Winterfest week of festivities with some friendly competition between staff and students in a spelling bee, volleyball game, basketball and a dance off!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
two girls holding pom poms in a gym
staff in pink dance in a line in a gym
students smiling sitting in a gym
two girls dancing in a gym
students cheer in the stands in a gym
students walk with a teacher
a man shoots a basketball
students cheer in the stands in a gym
students cheer in the stands in a gym
a drum line plays music in stands in a gym
Amberly students heard a message on kindness Thursday -- with a side of epic dance party! Charles Opio, a singer and songwriter from Uganda, Africa, brought his "Be the Light" lesson on kindness and community to our students this week. Way to go, Tigers!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a man talks in a gym in front of a students
a man sings in a gym in front of a students
students in a gym sit and listen to a man speak
a man sings in a gym in front of a students
a man high fives a student and sings in a gym in front of a students
a man sings in a gym in front of a students
a man sings in a gym in front of a students
a man sings in a gym in front of a students
students clap and cheer in a gym
❤️ Today we are showing love to our School Resource Officers! ❤️These officers are an important part of the team keeping students safe and thriving in our schools and community. Happy SRO Appreciation Day (Feb. 15)!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
two police officers with the graphic that says thank you
Lessons on Black History Month continued this week at Moorsbridge Elementary where students saw the presentation "Black History Lives Here" during their morning announcements. Students learned about famous Black Americans and Black leaders in the Kalamazoo area and also reflected on individuals they know from their own lives who are making Black history today.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a teacher and student raising their hands in a classroom
a tv screen that says black history lives here in front of a classroom full of kids
students in a classroom
a tv screen showing famous Black leaders from Kalamazoo
students in a classroom
students in a classroom
a girl asks a question from her desk in a classroom
students working at desks in a classroom
students raise their hands in a classroom
Portage Central High students explored hands-on opportunities at a Career Fair Wednesday! 💼🔧 With help from KRESA Career Connect, students met with skilled trades professionals in fields like construction, welding, physical therapy, and more. Wednesday's event was the first in a series of career-exploration opportunities at PCHS.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a man speaks to students at a table in the library
a woman speaks to students at a table in the library
students sit in chairs in a library
a person speaks to students at a table in the library
students play with a welding simulator
a person shows a welding simulator to students
a man speaks to students at a table in the library
a woman speaks to students at a table in the library
students listen to a woman speaking in a library
Your input is needed for the Superintendent search at PPS! We have begun the process of searching for the next superintendent, and we want to know from you which qualifications, skills and abilities the next leader of Portage Public Schools should possess. We invite you to take our community survey to share your thoughts. The survey is open now and will close on March 2, 2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79LXWWB Read more about the superintendent search process at portageps.org.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
superintendent search at pps
Turning a friendly Crock-Pot challenge into donations for our community at Twelve Baskets Food Pantry! Staff at the PPS Administration Building exchanged donations for votes on their favorite dish made by their colleagues. Congratulations to our best chefs!
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
three women holding trophies smile for the photo
canned food in boxes