
February 15, 2026
It's the time of year when, despite the snow and cold temperatures, we are already looking ahead to next fall! Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open for Portage resid...

February 12, 2026
Lilly Eldridge knew she was interested in robotics and engineering, so landing herself a spot in the Mechatronics class at the Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect campus is a perfect fi...

February 9, 2026
Parents of 5th graders in Kalamazoo County are invited to attend an informational night about the Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center (KAMSC). Parents are invited to learn more...

January 8, 2026
If you walk the halls of Woodland Elementary during the afternoon every Wednesday, you'll notice students who stand much taller than their younger peers -- they are the Woodland H...

January 6, 2026
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...

December 16, 2025
Two Portage Public Schools students were recently named Students of the Month at the Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus . Kamden "Kam" Kibby, a junior from Portage Northern H...

December 10, 2025
Principal Jeremy Zonts was named the Region 4 Principal of the Year by MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association)! Zonts was honored by the PPS Board of ...

December 8, 2025
Your opportunity to walk indoors is once again returning to Portage Public Schools. Winter Walking will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6, and run through Thursday, Feb. 27. The indoor track...

December 1, 2025
It has been my pleasure to embark upon this 90-day journey as the new superintendent to learn more about Portage Public Schools and the Portage community. Even though I held the...

December 1, 2025
The Calendar for the 2026-27 school year is now available. Click here for a printable PDF. August 2026 25: HS Open House and Woodland Open House 26: Open House (MS and ...

November 21, 2025
When he retired after 30 years in education, Robert Bonhomme didn't expect to find himself bored at home. The longtime math and physics teacher returned to the classroom one year...

November 18, 2025
It will be a busy few years at Portage Public Schools as plans to open three new schools in three years come to life. After the passing of the 2025 Bond to Finish the Job , PPS...

November 12, 2025
The annual Breadlift Fundraiser is back, just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Portage Northern (PN) students will be knocking on doors on Saturday, Nov. 22, between 9 a.m. and 3 ...

November 5, 2025
On November 4, 2025, the Portage community approved the 2025 Bond – giving us the power to Finish the Job! With this Bond, we will rebuild Amberly and Angling Road elementary sc...

October 30, 2025
On your ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4, you'll find a proposal from PPS for a bond to Finish the Job. The bond proposal is a ZERO-increase to the existing millage rate but would give us t...

October 15, 2025
The real winner of the Battle of the Bins Rivalry was the Portage community! The District partnered with the City of Portage for a friendly competition for the benefit of Twelve...

October 13, 2025
Attention Families: The Community Relations Department wants to ensure we can reach you when the snowflakes start to fall! Our robocall/text system syncs with Skyward Family ...

October 8, 2025
The best approach to school safety involves many layers of protection – beginning with prevention. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Pascoe said education for both adults a...

October 8, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the global economy in ways that still affect us all, including our investment in new schools and vital technology. Portage Public Schools will have a...

October 6, 2025
At Portage North Middle School, almost 40% of students are using a school-provided musical instrument. Without that inventory, some students wouldn't be able to participate. That...
