Hola, Bienvenido/a al Restaurante Mexicano La Finca. Como le puedo ayudar? Students in 8th grade Spanish class at North Middle School took a field trip to La Finca Mexican Restaurant to practice ordering in Spanish. Thanks to Teacher Luciana Rua-Weaver for sharing these photos. ¡Gran trabajo, estudiantes!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
High five -- we made it to Spring Break! Enjoy your long break students and staff. We will see you back Monday, April 7.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
two boys high five on top of their parents' shoulders
Is it Spring Break on a tropical island? Nope, it's just test prep in Mrs. Morris's classroom at Lake Center Elementary -- beach style! 🌊🌴☀️⛱️
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students studying for a test sitting on a beach float
students lay on beach floaties dressed in tropical wear
students studying for a test sitting on a beach float
students prepping for a test while on a blanket that looks like water
🐾 Our Wildcats and their families had a great time Tuesday at this year's Woodland Elementary Family Night. 🐾
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a woman and a boy sit at desks in a classroom
girls play musical instruments in a classroom
a teacher leads students in a dance in a classroom
a woman scans renderings of a new building to view it in virtual reality
two girls pose for a photo wearing silly costumes
boys work on building bracelets at a table
a girl building a bracelet at a table
kids playing musical instruments while parents stand and watch in the background
a man smiles at a public safety officer in a classroom
a student writes letters in shaving cream on a table
Portage Central High Track athletes were up before the sun this morning! The distance runners started a morning practice at 5:15 a.m. under the stars at McCamley-Knight Field. Thanks to Coach Krzan for sharing these images of his dedicated athletes!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students run on a track in the early morning hours
a crescent moon in the sky above McCamley Field
📚 First graders at Haverhill Elementary were visited Tuesday by Portage City Councilmember Jihan Ain Young for a special reading of 'How I Met My Monster.' 📚
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a classroom of students pose for a photo with a woman
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
We are celebrating creativity and talent this week at the Portage Northern IB student art show! 🎨✨ A variety of art mediums were on display including acrylic and needle felt to embroidery and ripped paper. Great job, Huskies!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a glass mask
artwork
embroidered sweatshirt
paintings
a variety of ocean themed artwork
a glass snail
a paper art
two portraits of women
two embroidered possums
artwork on the wall
Gumper the rabbit was born with shorter ears than all of his friends … but he's a courageous bunny that saves the day and shows that everyone can be brave! Gumper made a special visit to Central Elementary School Monday to visit with students and tell his story. Thanks to author and illustrator Cherie Okonski for bringing your amazing story to our students at CEL for Reading Month.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
a rabbit mascot hugs students in a classroom
two women pose for a photo with a rabbit mascot
a rabbit mascot hugs students in a classroom
two women pose for a photo with a rabbit mascot
students smile approaching a rabbit mascot in a school
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
🥳🤩 The Class of 2038 is in the building! 🥳🤩 Kindergarten Registration Night at Portage Public Schools was a chance for future kindergarten and young 5s students to enroll in school, meet their principal, collect spirit swag and more! Thank you to our community partners who helped make this event such a success!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
two boys high five on top of their parents' shoulders
a student high fives a woman
a little girl smiles at a mascot
a little boy spins a wheel of prizes
a woman gives a little boy a tshirt
women smile at a little kid at a table
a little girl smiles up at a man
two women smile at parents
a family smiles at a police officer
a man smiles down at a young child
"Schools to Tools" offered students an interactive and immersive glimpse into the world of skilled trades this week. Students from Northern, North Middle and Community High got to try their hand at different carpentry skills, virtual welding and more at the mobile experience, hosted by the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Thanks to PNHS teacher Mr. Wykrent for bringing such a great experience to our students!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl uses an electric drill surrounded by other students
boys smile at each other
a student wearing virtual reality goggles
two boys using electric drills at a wooden table
two girls build a wooden structure
a student using a virtual welding tool
two boys using an electric drill surrounded at a wooden table
a student uses a hammer at a wooden table
a student using an electric drill at a wooden table
As summer quickly approaches, the PPS Food Service Department wants to remind families about Sun Bucks -- Michigan's Summer EBT program. Families with school-aged children who would qualify for free meals at school are eligible for grocery assistance during the summer months. The deadline to apply for May benefits is April 15. Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt to learn more.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
sun bucks michigan summer ebt
Let's all take a collective deep breath …. it's the end of another quarter. Friday, March 21, is a HALF DAY for all students and staff and the last day of the third quarter. Have a restful weekend, and we will see you back in class Monday. ☺️
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
take a deep breath graphic
Our PPS Engagement Specialists are so very special they deserve their very own day of recognition! We have designated March 20 as the official ES Appreciation Day here at PPS. ❤️ The Engagement Specialists in each of our eight elementary schools serve as the school MTSS coordinator for Social Emotional Learning and school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. The team coordinates, plans, and implements support programs and services within the District and the community to ensure the academic and social/emotional success of our students. THANK YOU to our PPS ES's for your amazing commitment to our students! ❤️
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
eight women pose for photos in a grid
Do you live outside of PPS but hope to attend our schools? The Schools of Choice window for those in Kalamazoo County and neighboring counties is open March 1 through April 1. Apply today at portageps.org/enrollment.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
pps is offering schools of choice
As part of our District's continued work alongside Studer Education on improving our service excellence, members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board had the chance this week to share their own perspective on our District's culture. This group was formed to give students the opportunity to share their voice on the District future. Great job, students! 👏
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
students sit around a circle in a conference room
students sitting in a circle in a conference room
Will you be attending the Young 5s/Kindergarten Registration Night Thursday? Check out this map of Northern High School to see where you need to park and enter. We hope to see you there! To register for the event, visit portageps.org/enrollment/kindergarten.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a map of northern high school that shows to park in the north parking lot off of Idaho Avenue
Next week is the Y5/Kindergarten Registration Night. We hope to see you there! All students need to be registered in advance to access on-site services - to register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu-VkK25uJT3GZJ3YgvyNOr86NO1aXHHOLGMuRT9S5XarIYg/viewform
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
photos of kindergarteners in the classroom, registration night details in caption
The Heart of Education Award winners for the month of February were Mae Orr from 12th St. Elementary and Rachel Lam from Moorsbridge Elementary. These two amazing teachers go above and beyond for our students every day! We appreciate their hard work and dedication. Thank you to them and their wonderful paras. Your work makes a difference!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
teachers posing for a photo with students
a teacher holding an award standing next to students
Another day of career exploration took place at Portage Central High School this week. At this event, students learned about careers that require a bachelor's degree such as engineering, geology, social work and more! Great job, Mustangs!
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a man speaks to students at a table in a library
a man speaks to a student in a library
students sit at a table in a library
a man speaks to students at a table in a library
a man speaks to students at a table in a library
students listen to adults sitting at a table in a library
a woman speaks to students sitting at a table in the library
a man speaks to students at a table in a library
a woman listens to students speaking at a table in a library
a man speaks to a student in front of a robot in the library
👏 Check out the talent of our student artists at Portage Central High School, including junior Calleigh Bolde and her amazing realism. 👏
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl paints a landscape in an art room
a girl holding artwork standing next to an easel
artwork on cardboard
a painting on an easel
a row of artwork in the hallway
a row of paintings in a hallway