Lake Center 5th graders sewing their own Squishmallow-inspired stuffed animals. Thanks to Art Teacher Mr. Cram for sharing!
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy holding a sewed stuffed animal smiling for a photo
two boys sewing stuffed animals in a classroom
students sewing their own stuffed animals
Phew! It's nearly time to wave goodbye to the first half of the school year! Reminder tomorrow, Jan. 16, is a half day and there is no school Monday, Jan. 19. We will see you back Tuesday, refreshed and ready to tackle second semester!
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a photo of kids walking down a school hallway with text that reads time for a break
North Middle students in Art, Tech Ed and Healthy Living are making a difference in our community! Every year, the classes make items to sell at a charity event to raise money for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. This year, the students raised $1,635! Congratulations and job well done!
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of students and staff pose together for a photo with a giant check
It's a blizzard outside today and a blizzard inside at Lake Center Elementary! Students made their very own snow globes based off their favorite book. Great job, students!!
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a snow globe with a snowman inside
a snow globe with harry potter figurine inside
a snow globe with characters from mario kart inside
a snow globe with a pink pony inside
a snow globe with dragons inside
a snow globe with woodland creatures inside
a snow globe with the grinch inside
a snow globe with a creature inside
Check out these water color paintings done by our amazing 5th graders at Woodland Elementary! The silhouette landscapes project taught students about silhouettes, horizon lines, foreground, middle ground and background. Great job, Woodland Wildcats!
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students painting landscape scenes at a desk
a water color painting of trees in a forest
a water color painting of trees in a forest
students painting landscape scenes at a desk
A student-led mentoring program is changing Wednesdays at Woodland Elementary! If you walk the halls at Woodland during the afternoon every Wednesday, you'll notice Portage Central High students who stand much taller than their younger peers -- they are the Woodland Helpers.

We are proud to see such an amazing collaboration between our schools! To read more, visit portageps.org/news.
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a high school boy sitting with another boy in a school hallway
high school students sitting next to elementary students at desks in a hallway
a high school girl sitting with an elementary student at a desk
a high school girl sitting with an elementary student at a desk
two girls playing with toys at a desk in a school hallway

Students took the drivers seat this week while drafting a vision for a new Angling Road Elementary.

Architects and designers from Fielding International and TowerPinkster who are in charge of creating the new school spent the day hearing directly from students on what would make a great new learning space. The students shared with the project leaders about what they hoped to see in a new school as well as what they love about their current building.

To read more, visit portageps.org/news

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
girls walking down a school hallway smile for a photo
a man speaks to students in front of a presention
girls holding papers stand and talk to a woman
a woman takes notes while students speak in a school hallway
a woman points at a wall with students in a school hallway
papers with notes from students sitting on a desk
a man listens while a group of students talk
a girl speaking sitting a table
students listen to a man speaking in a classroom

Superintendent Johnny Edwards is in his fourth year of mentoring African American boys at Portage Northern High School. Despite the more demanding schedule of his new role, Edwards said keeping up with his mentees is a top priority for him. Last month, the superintendent invited guest speaker Tinashe Chaponda, who was one Edwards' students during his time as a high school principal. You can read more about the superintendent's mentoring program here: portageps.org/article/1525084

We are blessed to have great leaders at PPS!

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of high school boys pose for a photo with two men in a school
two men pose for a photo
a man showing a group of high school boys something on his phone.
Find those backpacks and set your alarms because tomorrow we're back! We can't wait to see all of your smiley faces, PPS 😁
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy with a big smile on his face
You're invited! Come check out artwork made by PPS students at this year's Student Art Show - open now through Jan. 31 at the Portage District Library.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a flyer for the art show. details in caption
They are students, but they are also creators and entrepreneurs. From crochet and baking to woodworking and more, Portage Northern High School students excelled once again at this year's Vendor Fair. Great job, Huskies!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl posing for a photo next to her crochet creations
a baby Yoda burned into wood
two boys pose for a photo with their creations
two crocheted bumble bees
a student poses for a photo next to her baking
metal ornaments hang from a tree
two boys pose for a photo holding their woodworking creation
snowmen on coasters
two girls pose with their crochet creations
wooden christmas ornaments with 67 burned into them
This face says it all -- Winter Break is finally here!! We hope you have a restful, joyful and safe time away from school. We will see you back Monday, Jan. 5.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy dancing on the dance floor
They slipped into their comfiest sneakers and found their besties on the dance floor -- the Sneaker Ball was a blast at West Middle School!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
girls dancing on a dance floor with strobe lights
students dancing at a dance
a group of girls posing for a photo
two girls dancing surrounded by others on a dance floor
a group of boys dancing on the dance floor
a girl doing the worm dance on a gym floor
three girls posing for a photo
a group of boys posing for a photo
girls dancing under strobe lights on a dance floor
Notes of love and holiday cheer were captured on hand painted plates made by 4th graders at Moorsbridge Elementary! Thank you to the adults who helped students wrap their plates to gift to their loved ones.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy smiles for a photo holding up a hand painted plate
a girl wrapping a gift on the floor
a boy cutting wrapping paper on the floor
a hand painted plate
a woman cuts wrapping paper sitting next to a student
a plate hand painted with christmas decor
a woman helping wrap gifts
a girl cutting wrapping paper on the floor
a student writes on a gift sitting at a table
a woman and girl wrapping a gift on the floor of a hallway
Students are feeling the spirit of the season this week as many schools across the District celebrated the upcoming Winter Recess with fun and festive dress-up days.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
three girls dressed in matching sweatshirts pose for a photo
a group of students posing for a photo
three girls in matching sweatshirts pose for a photo
a girl wearing a holiday headband smiling for a photo
a woman and three girls smile for a photo
three students wearing matching shirts pose for a photo
three girls pose for a photo
a group of students pose for a photo
Two PPS students were recently named Students of the Month for their hard work in the Kalamazoo RESA CTE Program. Congratulations to PNHS Junior Kam (left) and PCHS Senior Theodore! Visit portageps.org/news to read what their teachers had to say about our amazing students!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
two photos of students standing in classrooms
Portage Northern’s Econ Fair turns the school lunchroom into a buzzing marketplace. First semester Economics students dream up a product, dig into research, build a pitch, secure the paperwork, and roll out a full commercial before selling to their peers and teachers. Great job, Huskies!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy smiles at others in a cafeteria
a student smiles at others in a cafeteria
boys talking to a teacher in a school cafeteria
a visually impaired student smiles for a photo holding a CD
girls sitting in front of merchandise in a school cafeteria
a girl smiling at friends in a school
🎶❄️ The Portage Central Music Department filled the auditorium with holiday spirit today, sharing a little end-of-year cheer. Amazing performance by the students who put their hearts into every note. ✨
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl on stage playing the violin
a man directing a high school band on stage
students playing string instruments on stage
a choir of students wearing holiday gear singing on stage
students in santa hats playing musical instruments on stage
students playing musical instruments on stage
a man wearing a santa hat directing a choir on stage
a girl in a santa hat performing on stage
Kindergarteners at Lake Center Elementary created their own Kind Cards to share with friends and family for the holidays. 💌
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a little boy holding his card smiles in a classroom
a little girl holding her card smiles for the camera
a student writing a letter at a school desk
students working on cards at a desk in a classroom
a card with a christmas tree sitting on a school desk
a boy working on a craft at his desk in a classroom
students working on cards at their desks in a classroom
a girl cutting paper at a school desk
two boys working on crafts at their desks in a classroom
a little girl holding her card smiles for the camera
No need to ❄️Brrrrave ❄️ the snow, Winter Walking is back!

Winter Walking will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6, and run through Thursday, Feb. 27. The indoor tracks are available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays inside Portage Central Stable and Thursdays inside Portage Northern Dog House. Please visit our website at portageps.org/o/pps/page/community-enrichment for a complete list of rules.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
winter scene with words winter walkiing is back