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.

Due to the extreme cold and snow PPS is closed Monday, January 20th 2025. Curious Kids childcare is closed as well.

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.

Snow Day!
Due to the weather and safety concerns, PPS is closed today, December 12, 2024.

PPS will be closed Thursday, Dec. 5, due to inclement weather. Curious Kids will also be closed Thursday.

Due to the winter storm warning, all Portage Public Schools events, activities and meetings are cancelled for this evening, December 4, 2024 beginning at 4:30pm. Curious Kids programs will also close at 4:30pm. Primetime after school care will continue with normal operating hours.
Watch for updates later this evening on the status of school closures for tomorrow December 5, 2024.

Reminder, there is NO school Wednesday - Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your rest and time off, and we will see you Monday!
As a reminder, there is no school November 27-29. We will see everyone back on December 2nd.

PPS is hosting a Teen Substance Misuse event for parents and caregivers Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn the impacts of common substances and strategies to help support your student.

Celebra Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Celebrate Hispanic American Month

Thanks to our fabulous PTO for hosting Donuts with Grownups. It was wonderful to see so many families, new and old, come and hang out with us.




Come on out and enjoy the game!
Portage Northern Football Elementary School Night
Friday, September 20, 2024
$2.00 student admission when you wear your school t-shirt.

Bus 44 is running 15 minutes late
As a reminder to families, Portage Schools will be closed Friday August 30th and Monday September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day weekend.
We will see everyone back on Tuesday!

First Day Shoe Fund ordering is open. Scan the QR code or follow the website to order online. Paper order forms will also be going home with students during the first week of school.

Hello Mustangs! Please check your email for a very informative first edition of the Mustang Family Minutes. You will find information about Open House, First Day of School, our NEW PPS Student Handbook, Breakfast/Lunch App (we still need you to apply) and more. Thank you!
Hello CEL Families! We are excited to welcome you back to school very soon. Here are some important updates for you: 1. Class Placement Letters: Will be mailed to you later this week. Teachers may also send you an email. 2. Popsicles on the Playground with the PTO: Tuesday August 13 from 6-7 pm 3. Open House: Tuesday August 20 from 5-6:30 pm 4. We are hiring: lunch and recess supervisors, intervention paras and a building sub. Please apply!

Thank you voters for approving the PPS Building and Site Sinking Fund by more than 65% of the vote.

Get out to vote TODAY! To find your polling location or to read specific ballot language, please visit www.portagemi.gov.

