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.
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!
The Portage Central Mustangs celebrated Winter Homecoming this week ahead of Friday's home basketball game.
Good luck tonight, Mustangs!!
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.
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.
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.
Go Lions!! Students and staff at Central Elementary dressed up today to support the Detroit Lions ahead of Sunday's championship.
Will you be watching the big game?
"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.
It's not too late to participate in the Board of Education survey. All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the District. Click here to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPS2024
The survey will be open through January 26.
Reminders: Thursday, January 25, is a half day for all students, and Friday, January 26, is no school for all students. Enjoy the long weekend!
Will Haenni, a meteorologist from Channel 3, visited with kindergarteners from Lake Center Elementary this morning to teach them all about the weather.
The students heard about tornado safety, asked questions about hurricanes and learned about vaporization and evaporation when Will "made a cloud" in a bottle using rubbing alcohol and a bike pump!
Thank you, Will!
It's not too late to participate in the Board of Education survey. All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the District.
Click here to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPS2024
The survey will be open through January 26.
What happens when there is a snow day during exam week? Here is the updated schedule for all PPS High Schools:
With this snow day, the rest of the week’s schedule will stay the same – and the exams that were scheduled for today are moving to Monday. So here is what that looks like:
-Tuesday, Jan. 23: Snow day
-Wednesday, Jan. 24: Exams for 5th and 6th hours, as previously scheduled, with high-school students dismissed at 11:50 7:40-9:40 a.m. 5th Hour Exam 9:50-11:50 a.m.
6th Hour Exam 12:15 p.m. Neighborhood Buses depart 2:50 Regular buses depart
-Thursday, Jan. 25: Exam for 7th hour, as well as the make-up session 7:40-9:40 a.m. 7th Hour Exam 9:50-10:55 a.m. Exam Makeup 11:05 a.m. Regular buses depart (No 2:50 bus today) Friday, Jan. 26: No school
-Monday, Jan. 29: Exams for 3th and 4th hours, with high-school students dismissed at 11:50 7:40-9:40 a.m. 3rd Hour Exam 9:50-11:50 a.m. 4th Hour Exam 12:15 p.m. Neighborhood Buses depart 2:50 Regular Buses Depart
-Tuesday, Jan. 30: The first day of the second semester
Just a reminder that when school is canceled, so is Winter Walking. Winter Walking at the Stable will not be open this evening, January 23, 2024. Thank you.
