Why didn't the 2021 Bond raise enough money?
The last bond request was based on careful estimates of the cost to finish all construction and upgrades, including inflation and potential overruns. That work was done before COVID-19 struck in 2020. The pandemic upended supply chains around the world, sparked high inflation (especially for building materials, equipment and labor) and prompted construction delays.
Obviously, no one expected or planned for such an event.
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election are now available. You can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.
Join us at 6 p.m. to hear from Superintendent Johnny Edwards and see for yourself what the Future of Elementary Learning can look like!
Do you want to know more about the 2025 Bond? Want to see inside our new schools? Tomorrow is the first of two 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.
Portage Northern & Portage Central fall musicals are coming soon to a stage near you!
Portage Central High: Alice by heart Oct. 24 - Nov. 2. Tickets on sale starting Oct. 1.
Portage Northern High: Young Frankenstein Nov. 14-23. Tickets will be available online in late October.
Congratulations to the casts in both performances!
“It’s critical for me as superintendent, especially as a new superintendent, to have a connection to students,” Superintendent Johnny Edwards said. “Students have a voice – they have a lot of great ideas and opinions, and it’s a great way to hear from them directly on how they view us as a school district.”
The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, which began under former superintendent Mark Bielang, is a key connecting point between the administration office and the District’s most important group of stakeholders.
Read more at portageps.org/news.
How did the COVID pandemic impact our efforts to Build the Future of Elementary Learning?
The pandemic upended supply chains around the world, sparked high inflation (especially for building materials, equipment and labor) and prompted construction delays.
Obviously, no one expected or planned for such an event.
The 2021 bond vote happened a little over a year into the pandemic, when long-term economic effects weren’t clear yet. That timing allowed us to move quickly to do planning, secure contractors and minimize some delays, which almost certainly lessened the impact on costs. However, by 2023 we realized there wouldn’t be enough funds to finish 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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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. 💙✋💛
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.
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.
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.
