Today is Memorial Day, a chance to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
It was an AWESOME day to be a Pioneer! The Portage West Middle School Day of Awesomeness looked like a blast for students.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Registration for before- and after-school care through the Y's Prime Time program opens to PPS families at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. Visit their website at kzooymca.org to learn more.
Seniors took a stroll back in time today to say goodbye to their elementary schools and former teachers ahead of high school graduation. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Learning to bake involves math, attention to detail and lessons on kitchen safety. 5th graders from Haverhill Elementary are getting these hands-on lessons in their new Baking Club.
A special thank you to Haverhill teacher Ms. Harrell and building substitute Ms. Cox for putting on such a great experience for the students.
And thank you to Dr. Ledlow for opening up the Portage Northern High kitchen and to folks in the Transportation Department for getting these students to the high school for the club after school.
Cheers to the Class of 2024 Huskies! 🐾 Staff from the PPS Admin Building are repping their brown and orange Thursday and wishing the PNHS seniors well as they leave behind school for their next big adventure. #packstrong
Multiple community organizations are hosting a Tornado Resource Event Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center for any families impacted by the tornado. Please spread the word with your neighbors.
It may be hot outside, but we are already looking ahead to winter! We are happy to announce the upcoming musicals for early 2025, including a collaborative show involving both Portage Northern and North Middle students.
The paddle board is not only beautiful but functional too! Riley and others tested out the Grand Champion award winner in the Portage Northern High Natatorium .
Sayonara Seniors! Portage Northern High said goodbye to the Class of 2024 Friday at the annual Clap Out.
Students were off to the races this morning at 12th Street Elementary and Amberly Elementary for their annual fundraisers. Great job to the Tigers and the Jaguars!
Congratulations to longtime Haverhill Elementary teacher Tajia Anderson for winning the Partners in Education Award through the Kalamazoo County Education Association. Tajia is retiring after 33 years in education -- 25 of those years at Haverhill! Here she is pictured with her 3rd grade teaching team at the awards this week.
The PPS Board of Education will meet Monday, May 20, for both a policy governance retreat and a regular board meeting, beginning at 4 p.m. at the PPS Administration Building.
To learn more, visit https://www.portageps.org/.../board-meeting-dates-agendas
Come on down to the PPS Administration Building to recycle your old TVs, printers, cellphones, etc. Schupan is here until 3 p.m.!
For a complete list of acceptable items, visit portageps.org/news.
Track and Field Athletes from across the region will descend on Portage Central campus Friday, May 17, for the MHSAA regional competition. Please prepare for additional traffic and limited parking throughout the area.
Thank you, and good luck to our PC and PN athletes!
Alligators, snakes, turtles, oh my!
Young Fives students from across the District met scaly, slimy and slithery reptiles Wednesday including alligators, a bearded dragon, a python, a turtle and more from the Alligator Sanctuary. Thank you to the wildlife experts who brought such an amazing experience to our learners.
Free Summer Meals are returning this year for kids in our community and beyond! Meals will be provided at numerous locations between June and August. For more details, visit portageps.org/news.
We are so proud to announce that Northern High student Riley Reinhart's paddle board project took home the prestigious Grand Champion award from the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society's state championship last week. Congratulations to Riley!!!
A Portage community member and former PPS teacher extended her gratitude today for eight students who spent time last week clearing downed trees from her yard after the tornado. Join us in thanking these students and others who volunteered their time to help out their neighbors.
Great job Logan, Faith, Bryana, Rowan, Chris, Ethan, Jackson and Stella!!
Reminder: the Electronics Recycling Event is this week Thursday, May 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the PPS Admin Building, 8107 Mustang Drive. Please visit www.portageps.org/news for a complete list of acceptable items.
