Curious Kids

We still have a few more openings for our Three Year Old Preschool Program. KCR4 supported and also accepting DHS support for tuition. Give us a call if you want a tour or have any questions.

This week's spotlight in Early Childhood is one of our Three Year Old Preschool Classrooms! We are enjoying our outdoor time together and working on all things play and using our gross motor skills. In the classroom, we dress up for the various schedules of the day and enjoy our small group time where this past week was focused on fine motor skills.

Pictures retakes are next month!

Early Childhood Programming had their pictures last week. Here is a sneak peek at the fun! Retakes and information regarding these is coming out soon.

Picture Day Reminder!

After weeks of uncertainty, we are pleased to announce that school breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students for the 2025-2026 school year.

The state's budget, including the funding for meals, was passed by the State Legislature last week and will be signed by the Governor.

We know that students learn better when they have a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Like you, we are relieved that the funding to continue meals for the entire school year is now available so all students can benefit.

If you took the time to fill out the Federal Meal Benefits Application, thank you. These applications trigger other funding sources for the District, so your efforts will have a positive impact.

Families who deposited money into their child's account and would like a refund are asked to please email Susan Livingston, Food Service Director, at slivingston@portageps.org. Please include your name, your child's name, the amount you'd like refunded and a mailing address for her to send a check. Please allow for up to 30 days for the refund to be processed, and do not dispute the charge on your card as that will delay the refund process.

Thank you for your patience these past few weeks.

Early Childhood Conference Night is slowly approaching.......if you are interested in volunteering to support with food for the teachers, please see this flyer below. Thank you!

Please read this information regarding meals for our students.

This week's spotlight feature if one our 4 Year Old GSRP Classrooms. Students are enjoying creating art pieces to proudly display in the classroom and partner reading in the classroom together. Special helper of the day is always a fun way to help support our classroom community too.

This is a complete list of important October dates so that you can plan ahead. Thank you!

We still have a few slots open for our wonderful Three Year Old Preschool Program! Give us a call anytime, we are happy to provide a tour!

This week's spotlight is on our students in our GSRP classrooms students who are bus riders. The students are enjoying their routines every morning and afternoon, greetings with their peers and teachers and a great way to show their independence each day!

Picture day is on October 10, 2025! This is for ECSE and the Early Childhood Programming. Please see the attached flyers for more information. We will remind you as it gets closer.

This week's spotlight is on one of our Three Year Old Classrooms. We are having all sorts of fun and learning opportunities here that we wanted to share. We are working on our hallways routines and expectations, emjoying mealtimes together and our small and large group activities.

Early Childhood Families, please check this out!

This week's spotlight is with one of our 3 Year Old Preschool Classrooms here at Early Childhood. Friends worked on their bathroom and hallway procedures of waiting patiently for others, and small group choice time activities together.