Physical education is important for all of our students -- from playtime in kindergarten to heavy weightlifting and advanced sports for high school athletes. Students learn fundamental motor skills and character values and also enjoy time socializing and team building with peers. Happy National PE Week!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
two boys play with a purple ball
a girl smiles for a portrait
a boy lifts weights
two boys play basketball
a boy prepares to throw a ball
a boy lifts weights
a girl runs with a ball
two girls play with basketballs in a gym
Summer Camp registration is live! We had a very busy launch day last week but there are still spots open in many camps, including basketball, football, swim and even limited tickets available in some PEF STEP camps. View the catalog of offerings here: www.portageps.org/summercamps Register here: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI89211
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
ICYMI: Portage Northern was host to this year's Regional Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society Competition where students across Southwest Michigan brought their best projects in woodworking, metalsmithing and more. Check out more photos of projects here: www.portageps.org/article/1583021
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a wooden paddle board
While our staff deserve special appreciation every day, this week is National Staff Appreciation Week! Please join us this week in sharing your gratitude with your child's teacher, coach, parapro, bus driver, principal, food service worker and more!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a teacher smiles to a classroom of students
a teacher smiles next to a student
a bus driver
A custodian smiles for a picture
a teacher holding a cow heart
a teacher spinning during a dance
a teacher dressed in old timey clothes
teachers and a principal around a table
a teacher reads to a classroom
two staff pose for a photo
Today is a special day for our Food Service Workers! They are Lunch Heroes every day, but today we are celebrating our amazing food service staff who serve about 25,000 meals every week!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
food service workers serving students in a lunch room
a woman smiles for a portrait in a lunch room
food service workers serving students in a lunch room
food service workers serving students in a lunch room
food service workers serving students in a lunch room
a woman prepares food in a lunch room
a woman loads pizzas into an oven
KRESA stopped at Portage Community High School yesterday on their Reality Fair tour! Dozens of Juniors and Seniors got a taste of adulting by picking a career and salary and making lifestyle choices. At the end, they figured out if they are living within their means. Great life lessons being taught at CoHS!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
students gathered in a classroom
a students fills out paperwork at a booth
students gather around booths
a woman speaks to students behind a booth
The PPS Board of Education will meet Monday, May 6, for a committee of the whole work session at 6:30 p.m. at the Portage Central High. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, as allowed under the Open Meetings Act. To learn more, visit https://www.portageps.org/.../board-meeting-dates-agendas
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
graphic that says board of ed meeting
The top students at Portage Central High were awarded for their efforts this school year at the annual Underclassmen Achievement Awards. Congratulations Mustangs on such a great accomplishment!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of boys pose for a photo
a student and their parents pose for a photo
a group of girls pose for a photo
a student and his parents pose for a photo
a girl accepts an award on stage in an auditorium
a girl accepts an award on stage in an auditorium
principal alburtus smiles on stage
Congratulations to Prakash Shekhar from Portage Central for being selected as one of only 13 Michigan students selected as semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program! Prakash was selected by the U.S. Department of Education for the prestigious program, which recognizes some of the most distinguished and accomplished graduating high school seniors in the country. “Michigan’s U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalists can take great pride in their accomplishments,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. “I’m proud of these young people. They are representative of the great work that our state’s students are doing with support from their families and outstanding educators. I wish them luck as the U.S. Department of Education chooses this year’s scholars.”
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a portrait of a male student
It's time to do some spring cleaning and get rid of those old electronics! The annual Electronics Recycling Event will be held 10-3, Thursday, May 16, at the PPS Admin Building, 8107 Mustang Drive. Please visit www.portageps.org/news for a complete list of acceptable items.
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a box of electronics to be recycled
Today was a day to celebrate our school principals! These amazing leaders work tirelessly to encourage students and guide staff. Thank you to all our PPS principals!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
photos of principals with thank you written on top and school logos
The time is nearly here to register for PPS Summer Camps! Here are a few key things you should know: - Registration will open at 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 1. - You will register through GoFan. You can view the Camp Catalog and find the registration link at www.portageps.org/summercamps. - Your child will attend camps based on the grade they will be in the 24-25 school year. - Each PPS student is allowed to register for ONE (1) PEF STEP camp only to make room for everyone. The PEF camps have limited space and will fill quickly. Students can register for multiple sports camps. We look forward to another great summer of learning and fun!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
Summer camps graphic
The Portage District Library hosted a field trip for young fives students across the District today. Students learned about the lifecycle of frogs, farm animals, how worms help in a garden and more!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
student use magnify glasses to look at worms
a girl smiles for a photo while holding a worm
a teacher talks to a group of students about a bird
a teacher shows off a worm in a jar of dirt
two girls use colored pencils to draw
a teacher uses a chicken hand puppet
a young boy makes art with thumb prints
two girls work on a project with scissors
a teacher smiles for a photo next to a student
Let us introduce to you a new PPS staff member -- Rio! He will serve as a comfort dog at Portage Community High School. A special thank you to his sponsors: Portage Rotary for the funds to purchase the comfort dog, Tractor Supply on Shaver Road for a reoccurring donation of dog food and Paw Prints Grooming on 12th Street for his beautifying needs!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
Rio the comfort dog sits outside for a portrait
a student and the dog together
Rio lays on the floor
Rio and his handler walk the halls of the high school
a student snuggles the dog
Summer Camps at PPS are back! The 2024 camp catalog is available for viewing on our website or by clicking this link: https://5il.co/2ivgp Registration will open Wednesday, May 1. We look forward to another great summer of learning and fun!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
summer camps
Huskies celebrated their Unified Club Tuesday with a friendly game of kickball between students, staff and officers from the Portage Department of Public Safety. The club is aimed at promoting social connections through sports and joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
students run in a gym
a student kicks a kickball
a woman runs in a gym
students smile and laugh standing around in a group
students watch from a balcony
an adult kicks a kickball
an adult kicks a kickball
students run in a gym
a student prepares to throw a kickball
a boy celebrates in a gym
The talent of forensics students was on display at Portage Central High this week. Students who are part of the competitive speech team performed for classmates ahead of Forensics Friends and Family Night next week. Great job, Mustangs!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl performs a speech on stage
a girl performs a speech on stage
a girl performs a speech on stage
a girl performs a speech on stage
a girl and boy perform a speech on stage
a girl and boy perform a speech on stage
The Career Fair at Portage Northern High gave students the chance to speak to industry professionals and learn more about potential careers including engineering, health, plumbing, tattooing, military, policing and many more.
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
students listen in a gym at a career fair
students listen in a gym at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
A professional speaks to students at a career fair
students listen in a gym at a career fair
It was an exciting day at Portage North Middle School! Chef Jet Tila came to the school to demo a stir fry dish, sign autographs and discuss his career as a professional chef and Food Network star. Thank you to Chef Jet and Chartwells K12 for this amazing opportunity for our students.
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
chef jet signs autographs for students
chef jet speaks to students in a cafeteria
chef jet signs autographs for students
chef jet speaks to students in a cafeteria
Become enchanted by the tale of "Beauty and the Beast" this weekend! Students from Portage Central Middle School will perform the love story as pure as a rose beginning Thursday, April 18. Visit pchsboxoffice.ludus.com/index.php to purchase tickets today!
almost 2 years ago, Portage Public Schools
Belle on stage
characters on stage
characters on stage
characters on stage
belle sings on stage
characters on stage
singers on stage
the beast on stage in a theatre