Portage Public Schools

The Class of 2029 has officially left their mark on Portage Central High School! The freshmen class joined their peers in the tradition of creating a handprint collage to kick off Homecoming Week. 💙✋💛

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

a girl paints blue paint on a boy's hand

blue and yellow handprints on a white panel

two girls leave colorful handprints on a white panel

students place their blue and yellow handprints on a white panel

students put their handprint on panels outside a school

Our Lake Center students gave it their all at this year's Turtle Trot! 🏃‍♀️🐢

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

a boy runs by while a dad cheers on the sidelines outside

a family cheers for their child as they run by on an outdoor track

a girl accepts a bracelet from adults on the side of a track

cheerleaders on the sidelines while students run by on an outdoor track

a boy cheers on the sidelines of an outdoor track

As Superintendent Johnny Edwards begins his fourth month leading Portage Public Schools, his efforts to hear from the community continue.

Superintendent Edwards once again wants to hear from you! He will be holding a Listening & Learning session for parents, caretakers, and community members. There will be a series of questions to get the discussion started and a chance for you to offer your thoughts on various topics related to PPS.

Please join us Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. or from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E. Centre Ave.

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Roadrunners and their Grown Ups enjoyed a sweet treat Friday to start their morning before school. 🍩A special thanks to the Western Michigan University Women's Basketball Team for spending your morning making it extra special for our Angling Road Elementary students. 🥰

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

students laughing outside a school at an adult

college girls handing out donuts to elementary school students

a boy smiles as he takes a donut from an adult

a large group of people pose for a photo in front of trees

a handful of women pose for a photo in front of a coffee truck

a family smiles for a photo outside an elementary school

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It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Students at Portage Central High School created a vibrant and colorful display celebrating the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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What is the financial impact of the 2025 Bond?

This Bond proposal does NOT project an increase in the 2024 millage rate. The District is asking for $132.4 million to Finish the Job at our elementary schools. We have the benefit of offering this bond proposal with NO INCREASE in the millage rate from the current level.

Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election will be available beginning Sept. 25. In the meantime, you can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.

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The Chamber Choir at PCHS is pretty treble-icious. 🎶

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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PPS is Committed to Finishing the Job! Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election will be available beginning Sept. 25. In the meantime, you can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.

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Fun in first grade at Moorsbridge Elementary! ☀

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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a girl doing the monkey bars outside in a playground

a girl crossing the monkey bars on a playground

Do you want to know more about the 2025 Bond? Want to see inside our new schools? We have two upcoming opportunities for community members, staff, students and families to learn more and tour our buildings.

Please join us from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the following events:

Monday, Sept. 29, at Haverhill Elementary, 1720 Haverhill Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Central Elementary, 8422 S. Westnedge Ave.

To learn more about the 2025 Bond, you can visit our website: portageps.org/2025bond.

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Today is National IT Professionals Appreciation Day! Michael Frey is one of our many building technicians and tech team members who are the superheroes that keep PPS running. 💪

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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The crosstown tennis match between Portage Northern and Portage Central was a great night of tennis, dinner and fun together. Thanks Coach Bevier for sharing!

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

a large group of tennis players pose for a photo together

Whew! 3 weeks down! It's been an amazing start to the school year. Keep up the good work -- the administration building is cheering you on every step of the way!

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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What would the 2025 Bond accomplish?

The 2025 Bond will allow us to replace Amberly and Angling Road elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, replace Portage Community Education Center (Community High and Early Childhood Education - Curious Kids, update technology and buy new buses.

Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election will be available beginning Sept. 25. In the meantime, you can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.

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Mazie is just stopping by to say hi 👋

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The FULL 2025-26 School Year Calendar is now available. Please visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar to view the entire calendar.

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Thank you to the teachers, families, city leaders and community members who joined us last night to officially cut the ribbon at our brand new Portage Central Elementary School! We are beyond grateful to our community for their support.

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

a group of people pose for a photo at a ribbon cutting ceremony

a woman speaking to a large group of people gathered in a school

a man and daughter walk through a school library

a girl running through a gym with a hoola hoop

a dad and son seen through the window of an art classroom

a woman smiles at another woman standing in a classroom

people standing and talking inside a school cafeteria

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It was a super sweet morning at 12th Street Elementary's Donuts with Grown Ups! 🍩🍩

3 months ago, Portage Public Schools

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a boy and girl pose for a photo together

a man and woman pose for a photo together

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three kids pose for a photo on a swingset

a woman and her daughter pose for a photo with an inflatable donut

The new Portage Central Elementary is a sight to behold! See it for yourself TOMORROW from 6 - 7:15 p.m. at the Community Ribbon Cutting and Building Walk Through. We hope to see you there!

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He started as a student in the Portage Northern High School woodshop. After graduating, he's returned to the very same classroom in a new role.

Robert Haworth, a 2025 graduate of PNHS, is now working as the technical assistant in the high school's Engineering in Wood Technology class.

To read more, visit portageps.org/news.

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