As the District completes finishing touches on our brand new school, we have an important update for both existing and new families.
Due to the work of unpacking and organizing at the new school, our building secretaries will be housed in a temporary location to assist families with enrollment or other general questions. Our secretaries will be available to families:
Dates: Tuesday, August 12 - Friday, August 15
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Central Middle School 8305 S. Westnedge Avenue
Phone: 269-323-6100
Kindergarten class placements will be sent out later next week once all enrollments are completed.
We appreciate your patience as we work to prepare for the start of a new school year.
12 days ago, Portage Public Schools
A partial calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board of Education Monday, July 21.
A complete 2025-26 school year calendar is not yet available due to ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association. The partial calendar covers August and September, and the District will also follow the Kalamazoo RESA Common Calendar for major school holiday breaks.
A monthly District calendar will be established and affirmed by the Board until a complete school year calendar is approved between the Board and the PEA. You can view the School Year Calendar at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar.
27 days ago, Portage Public Schools
We are hiring! Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Portage Central High School Centennial Park, 8135 Westnedge Ave. At our On-Site Enrollment Event, HR staff will be in attendance to help you apply for a variety of different positions at PPS!
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
Please join us in welcoming our new Superintendent Johnny Edwards! You can hear from Superintendent Edwards on his plans for the future of our school district on our website at portageps.org/page/supt90.
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
As a reminder - today is our last day of school. Students will be dismissed at NOON.
If you will be picking up your student please be mindful of the dismissal time
*Buses will run their normal routes*
2 months ago, Central Elementary School
Central Elementary has been part of the Portage community since 1969. As students and staff anticipate moving to the new school in the fall, they are inviting the community to walk the halls one last time. Please join us.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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 closed session as allowed under the Open Meetings Act to review the candidate applications. Following the closed session, the Board will -- in open session -- select and name the candidates to advance in the search process. To read more about the process, visit portageps.org/news.
4 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Please remember we have a half day of school tomorrow 3/27.
Dismissal will be at NOON .
5 months ago, Central Elementary School
As a reminder, today, Friday 3/21/25, is a half day. Dismissal will be at Noon today
5 months ago, Central Elementary School
If you couldn't make it to yesterday's focus groups, there is still time to participate in the superintendent search survey online at portageps.org. You will find the link at the top of the home page. The survey is open until midnight on Sunday, March 2nd.
6 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Reminder: The Community Focus Group for the Superintendent Search is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6pm, at the Administration Building. Community Members are invited to participate in a focus group as part of the search process for the next Superintendent of Portage Public Schools. Participants will be asked to share their views regarding the qualifications desired in a new superintendent. Mr. Andy Ingall from the Michigan Leadership Institute, who is helping the School Board conduct the search, will lead these meetings. In addition, participants will also contribute to developing the district “Points of Pride” which will describe to candidates the advantages of living and working in the Portage community. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at the Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Dr. If you are unable to attend but would like to share your thoughts, please access a short survey at portageps.org. Each Focus Group is scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.
6 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns PPS is closed Thursday, February 6, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9am.
6 months ago, Portage Public Schools
The window for In-District Transfer is now open through March 1. This program is for families living within the District who would like to apply for an exception to our school building boundaries. Apply at portageps.org/enrollment.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
First Day Shoe Fund is here for the Spring. Papers will go out with our students today (January 30th). Please scan the code or follow the website to put in an order if your student is in need of shoes.
https://firstdayshoefund.org/7 months ago, Central Elementary School
The cold spell continues! PPS will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Due to the continued freezing temperatures and snowy conditions, PPS will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Curious Kids will also be closed and Winter Walking is canceled Tuesday.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Due to the extreme cold and snow PPS is closed Monday, January 20th 2025. Curious Kids childcare is closed as well.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
It's time for a break! Thursday, Jan. 16, is a half day for all students and there is no school on Friday, Jan. 17. We will see you all back at school Monday for the start of second semester.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Snow Day!
Due to the weather and safety concerns, PPS is closed today, December 12, 2024.
8 months ago, Portage Public Schools
PPS will be closed Thursday, Dec. 5, due to inclement weather. Curious Kids will also be closed Thursday.
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
