
Our Portage Central and Portage Northern high school students are partnering this week to collect diapers for those in need. Donations can be dropped off this week at either high school or at the rivalry basketball games Thursday and Friday.
Great job, Mustangs and Huskies!


CEL is a drop site for shoe donations to support West Middle School securing their own comfort dog. Feel free to donate shoes to support this cause. Thank you!


Reminder, there is no school Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving. Enjoy the break!

Friday 11/17: All buses left late at 3:55 from CEL due to a delayed bus.

3rd Grade Folk Dance Night:
Tomorrow, November 8, 5:30-7:30, in the gym.

Hey CEL Families,
We are ready to welcome you to our drop-in event between 5:30-7:00. Literacy Night will have a popcorn bar from our PTO, open Book Fair shopping and some great prizes to win. See you there!

We have a fun Monday coming up! Book Fair Shopping Hours 5:00-7:30 & Literacy Night 5:30-7:00. Have a fantastic weekend Mustangs!

REMINDER: Friday, November 3 is a 1/2 day. Dismissal at NOON.

Don't forget, tomorrow is a half day for students! Staff will attend professional development in the afternoon.
Release times are:
Elementary: noon
Secondary: 10:55 a.m.

CEL's Mini Golf Night is tomorrow, Thursday Nov. 2 at 4:30.
-If you signed up, please bring your putt putt hole to school at the start of the event.
-We will alot for set-up time and have plenty of duct tape if needed!
-Last minute entries are always welcome!

CEL's Annual Literacy Night is One Week Away! Please join us anytime between 5:30-7:00 pm on Monday, November 6. We have fun activities by grade and amazing prizes to win donated by our PTO.



Thank you to our PTO and all who participated in our Trunk or Treat last Thursday! Here are some staff trunks.







While students are away, staff are busy learning today! From school psychologists to teachers and secretaries, staff across the District are learning new skills to better serve our students at Professional Development.








Enjoy your day off students! There is no school Friday for students. Staff will be attending professional development, but students can shut off those alarm clocks.


Check out October construction updates at the new Haverhill and Central elementary schools. https://www.portagebond.com/post/october-updates-at-central-haverhill-elementary


Join us in welcoming two new staff members to the PPS team!


Did you know our principals and assistant principals meet regularly for ongoing training and professional learning to sharpen their skills as building leaders?
On Thursday, our building and district administrators came together for training on proactive school safety measures. Thank you to all of our leaders for your hard work and dedication to our students and keeping our school communities safe!


Join us in welcoming two new staff members to the PPS team!


Reminder that tomorrow, Friday September 29, is a HALF day of school. Dismissal is at noon. Please check your email for the latest Mustang Family Minutes.

Reminder: Friday, Sept. 29, is a half day for all students. We are one month into the new school year, and it's a great time to take a break!
