John Dunlop, PE teacher at Central Middle School, and Michigan's PE Teacher of the Year, spoke with MLive about the importance of connecting with students after the pandemic.
Congratulations to John!
Click here to read more: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/02/michigans-pe-teacher-of-the-year-focuses-on-interpersonal-skills-after-pandemic-trauma.html
TONIGHT, the Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. for a policy governance retreat at the PPS Admin Building. Following the retreat will be a regular business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Central High School.
To stream the regular business meeting, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgP_TKfLi3ltZxWLmtZS52g
Congratulations to the Central Middle School Mathcounts team, who placed 1st at the regional competition today at WMU. The team will advance to the state championship at MSU in March. Great job!!
This week we are celebrating our School Counselors. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Thank you, counselors, for your incredible work in helping our students succeed!
The Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, for a policy governance retreat at the PPS Admin Building. Following the retreat will be a regular business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Central High School.
To view the agenda, visit www.portageps.org/o/pps/page/board-meeting-dates-agendas.
Portage Central High's "Mean Girls" opens TOMORROW, Feb. 9.
Get your tickets today at pctheatrearts.org.
Peer to Peer at Portage Northern High School is one of many mentorship programs throughout the District. At NHS, students with disabilities are paired with their classmates for learning and fun activities.
Wednesday, students spent their lunch hour "Reading with Love" to their peers. Great job, Huskies!
Attention families, do you wish for your student(s) to attend a different PPS school than your boundary-assigned building? The In-District Student Transfer Program is now open through the month of February.
These transfers are for families with extraordinary circumstances and/or hardships that prevent the ability to attend their assigned school.
Visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/student-transfer-programs to learn more and apply.
Registration is now live for the Young 5's & Kindergarten Family Welcome Night (6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29). RSVP online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/young-5s-kindergarten.
HR Recruiting and Retention Specialist Melinda Nelson and Tammy Karmon-Hoffman, coordinator of Curious Kids Early Learning Center, attended a job fair at Western Michigan University today looking for the best and brightest to join our team at PPS.
The Portage Central Mustangs celebrated Winter Homecoming this week ahead of Friday's home basketball game.
Good luck tonight, Mustangs!!
It's been another great day of learning for our PPS teachers and staff! From Google Classroom demos and AI in Education to School Safety and classroom routines, our educators are gaining and refreshing crucial skills to help our students thrive.
Great job, educators!
Don't forget to turn off your alarms, students! Friday, Feb. 2, is no school for students, while teachers and staff will be attending Professional Development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom was the topic of discussion at today's meeting between Superintendent Bielang, his staff and the presidents of our school PTOs.
The meetings are a chance for the superintendent to keep the presidents informed on a variety of topics and for the PTOs to ask questions or raise concerns.
Thank you to those serving on PTOs throughout our District.
February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month. It's a time to reflect on the past, educate in the present and celebrate the future. To learn more, visit www.blackhistorymonth.gov.
Students transitioning to a new school next year are invited to come find out what to expect at Family Welcome Nights!
- Y5/K: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29
- 5th Grade: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27
- 8th Grade: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21
If you don't know where your child will attend, please visit portageps.org/enrollment to check your attendance boundaries.
Welcome to 2nd semester!
Staff at Portage Northern High School welcomed students into the new semester Tuesday morning as part of "Say Hello" Week, a week is dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among PN students and staff.
Curious Kids is hosting an Open House for 3 & 4-year-old Preschool Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 5-6 p.m.
Curious Kids is currently accepting enrollments for the current year and the 24-25 school year. Call 269-323-6780 to inquire.
The Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, for a regular business meeting at Central High School. The BOE will also meet for a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the PPS Administration Building to hold a closed session for the personnel evaluation of the Superintendent, as allowed under the Open Meetings Act.
To view the agenda, visit www.portageps.org/o/pps/page/board-meeting-dates-agendas.
"Carbs + Friends = Happiness!" - Eric Alburtus
Portage Central High School teachers and staff celebrated the end of first semester at their annual PancakeFest where they enjoyed a feast and fellowship with colleagues.
