Whether a veteran of the classroom or new to the job, our substitute educators are here to help! Today is Substitute Educator Appreciation Day, and we have so many great people to be thankful for.
Char and Kelly are two of our great subs that help keep the learning flowing at PPS when teachers need to be out.
Thank you! To read more about Char and Kelly, visit portageps.org/news
Our Mustang Mentors deserve all the gratitude! The group of Portage Central High students volunteer their time to provide their support and guidance to students at Central Middle. Thank you, Mustangs, for being such great role models! 💛💙
This cold, rainy weather makes for a perfect day of reading. Great job 2nd graders at 12th Street Elementary!
Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? Staff at 12th Street Elementary are! 🎅🎄
As part of Undercover Spirit Week, staff dress up and students have to guess the theme of the day. Today's theme was Your Favorite Holiday. 🎄🎅
PPS is hosting a Teen Substance Misuse event for parents and caregivers Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn the impacts of common substances and strategies to help support your student.
Several PPS Art Teachers from across the District attended the Michigan Art Education Association conference in Lansing this weekend. Some even presented their own sessions for their colleagues across the state.
We are proud of our teaching staff for their continued pursuit of excellence!
Today is an important reminder to thank those who fought for our freedoms. Thank you veterans!
This week is School Psychologist Appreciation! Our talented team of psychologists are important partners in students' success and wellbeing in and out of the classroom. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to PPS students!
How do you measure a year in the life? Find out starting TONIGHT! Portage Northern High's production of RENT: School Edition opens Friday, Nov. 8. Get your tickets now at pndrama.ludus.com.
Come on out to cheer on our Huskies Volleyball Team TONIGHT as they take on Mattawan in District Finals at 5:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Central High.
Tickets on GoFan @ gofan.co/event/2121968?schoolId=MI10229.
At tonight's playoffs game, the Mattawan National Honor Society and Portage Central Student Council are "Teaming Up" to end Period Poverty in Africa, and they need you! Please bring donations of feminine hygiene products to the game tonight at McCamley-Knight Field!
Students faced off with staff in a volleyball game Thursday.
Football Fever continues Friday, 7 p.m., for Portage Central High School! The Mustangs will take on Mattawan at McCamley-Knight Field in the second round of MHSAA playoffs. Once again, NO passes will be accepted at the gate.
Visit gofan.co/event/2142289?schoolId=MI10167 to buy your tickets today!
We have someone very important to introduce to you! Toby is the new comfort dog at Portage Central High School. He replaced Phoebe, who is enjoying retirement at home with her family. To learn more about our comfort dogs, visit portageps.org/page/student-health-and-wellbeing.
November is Native American Heritage Month and Portage Central High is highlighting influential Native Americans in our history.
The holiday was first declared in a U.S. state on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating the month of November as the annual time of reflection and celebration and the honoring of Native Americans.
To learn more, visit www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov.
The competition was fierce between Central Elementary students and staff at last week's Tug-of-War games!
We are Portage proud! Congratulations to the Portage Central Mustangs on their win tonight. 💙💛
From lessons in archery and technology to discussions on managing behavior and teaching tough subjects, PPS teachers and staff had a full day of learning at Professional Development.
PC and PN will battle TONIGHT in the first round of MHSAA playoffs.
REMINDER: Because this is a playoff game, NO passes will be accepted at the gate, including Student and Employee Athletic Passes, Gold Cards or any other pass. Cash will NOT be accepted at the gate.
ALL tickets must be purchased through GoFan (https://gofan.co/event/2117791?schoolId=MI10167).
Just an appreciation post for Central High IB Art students 👏
