Today we recognize Juneteenth, a Freedom Day honoring the official end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. It's a day for celebration, but also an opportunity to acknowledge the progress still needed to ensure justice for all.
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
juneteenth freedom day graphic
🎾 Our campers are serving up skills at Tennis Camp this week! 🎾
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl serves a tennis ball
a girl serves a tennis ball
a girl smiles at another girl on a tennis court
two boys serve tennis balls
a girl serves a tennis ball surrounded by others
two students serve tennis balls across a tennis court
two girls high five on a tennis court
a girl throws a tennis ball in the air to serve
two girls serve a tennis ball
a boy serves a tennis ball
Our project-based summer learning program kicked off Monday with a hip-hop performance on the power of student voice and the magnitude of their potential! 💪🎤💥Thank you to Dr. Kandace “DC” Lavender for bringing your important and powerful message to our students! 🫶👏
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students listen to a rapper on stage
a boy helps a DJ make music on stage
a rapper performs in front of a group of students
two rappers perform in front of students
Preparations for the fall are already happening at PPS! 📚 Building leadership teams met Monday for an all-day Continuous Improvement Workshop to prepare for next school year. Thank you to our administrators and building leaders for your dedication to our students' success! 👏
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a woman laughs at a table in a room of people
women laugh together at a table surrounded by others
five men pose for a photo together
a group of people smile at each other in a room full of people
a man listens at a table with others
two men stand and talk in a room full of people
a man stands and talks to people sitting at tables in a room
a woman smiles at someone sitting at a table
a woman smiles at others sitting around a table
a woman smiles at others sitting around a table
🏈 We always love to see our teams come together for a great cause! 🏈 The 5th annual Camp Ability was hosted by the Football teams from both Portage Northern High and Portage Central High. It's an inclusive, one-day football camp for students with disabilities to learn football and most importantly, have fun! 🏈
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy catches a football surrounded by other football players
a boy throws a football to others in a football stadium
a boy prepares to run at a blocker in a football stadium
a girl runs toward a large mat on a football field
a boy carrying a football collides with a blocker on a football field
a boy kicks a football on a football field
a boy runs with a football on a field
a boy catches a football surrounded by other football players
a boy runs through a group of other football players
a group of boys cheer on a football field
Summer Camps are officially underway at PPS! 🏊‍♂️The pool at Portage Central High was the perfect place Wednesday to dive into some swimming and water polo fun. 🏊‍♂️
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
swimmers on their backs in a lap pool
swimmers in lanes of a lap pool
swimmers in lanes of a lap pool
a girl helps another learn to float in the water
a boy helps another learn to float in a pool
two people in the pool throwing a water polo ball
a girl in a pool throwing a water polo ball
a girl catching a water polo ball in the pool
a girl throwing a water polo ball in the pool
a girl throws a water polo ball to a boy in the pool
Do you have old VCRs or CD players sitting around collecting dust? You should recycle them! The annual Electronics Recycling Event will be held from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the PPS Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Drive. Please take note of the lists of accepted items and those that aren't accepted at this recycling event.
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a flyer for an electronics recycling event, details in caption
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. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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!! ❤️💙💜🖤💛💚🧡🤎🩷🩵
about 2 months 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! 🌤🌊
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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! ☀️🎉🙌
about 2 months 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. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐🥍
about 2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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