
June 9, 2025
Do you have old VCRs or CD players sitting around collecting dust? You should recycle them! The annual Electronics Recycling Event is returning to PPS this month. In partnership...

June 6, 2025
Kids need healthy food all year! June 9th - August 15th (no meals July 4) Moorsbridge Elementary School Bus Loop (7361 Moorsbridge Road -- weather permitting) Breakfas...

June 2, 2025
Wildcats from years past and present day gathered Monday, June 2, to say goodbye to Woodland Elementary School. The 57-year-old building will be demolished this summer to make w...

June 2, 2025
A new school building is officially in the works for our Woodland Elementary Wildcats. The school community celebrated at the Groundbreaking ceremony Monday, June 2. Families, s...

May 29, 2025
As their grand openings quickly approach, our two new elementary schools are taking shape. Watch the videos below to fly along with a drone as it explores the ongoing constructi...

May 29, 2025
The Portage Public Schools Board of Education named Johnny Edwards as the new superintendent to lead the District. The Board of Education is pleased to enter into contract ne...

May 22, 2025
As a School Resource Officer, he’s responsible for keeping students safe in our schools. But Portage Public Safety Officer Henry Kite is so much more to our PPS community. He...

May 19, 2025
The public is invited to a Meet & Greet event ahead of the second round of interviews for superintendent at Portage Public Schools. The two finalists, Matt OIson and Johnny Edwar...

May 19, 2025
The Portage Central High School Theatre program capped off an incredible 2024–2025 season with a dazzling night of recognition at the annual Sutton Foster Awards, held Sunday, May...

May 15, 2025
A recent lesson in one classroom at Portage Northern High School taught students about what’s right around the corner in adulthood. Spoiler: it’s bills. Portage Northern High...

May 15, 2025
Nearly 60 years of history resides within the walls of Portage Central Elementary School. Ahead of the school's demolition this summer, former students, teachers, parents and comm...

May 13, 2025
Paarth Sharma, a senior at Portage Central High School, was chosen as a semifinalist in a prestigious national scholars program. Sharma is one of only about 600 high school stud...

May 8, 2025
Update 5/12/25 : Candidate Scott Warstler has withdrawn his name from consideration for personal reasons. As a result, the interview on Wednesday, May 14 will begin at 6:30pm...

May 5, 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for PPS Sport Summer Camps! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐 Your children can learn a new sport, advance their skills, make new friends and have fun at a variety of camps incl...

May 5, 2025
This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Our PPS community is comprised of hundreds of teachers and staff who bring incredible dedication, patience, and passion to our clas...

May 1, 2025
The Board of Education will review candidates for a new superintendent at Portage Public Schools at a special meeting Wednesday, May 7. At this meeting, the Board will meet in c...

April 30, 2025
Top performing students from Portage Central High and Portage Northern High were honored Wednesday at the annual KRESA Outstanding Achievement Awards. The event celebrates excep...

April 28, 2025
"We DONUT know what we would do without subs like you!" This sentiment was what greeted substitute teachers at Portage Central High School Monday morning when they arrived for ...

April 23, 2025
Kait Cook, a junior at Portage Northern High School, is one of the area’s first female Eagle Scouts. Her father was an Eagle Scout. Her older brother would earn the same rank....

April 18, 2025
April 20th is National School Volunteers Appreciation Day and the perfect opportunity to share our gratitude with the multitude of people who spend time in our schools to support...