A special thank you to our woodshop friends at Portage Northern High who made this and some other future items to come to our Early Childhood Program. As you can see, our 3 year old preschool didn't even let it get moved in before they had to test it out! 3 Year Old Approved!-Mrs. French
This week's spot light classroom is one of our GSRP Classrooms! Students in here are learning the routines of the hallway expectations and also got to really enjoy their gross motor opportunities in the gym as well.-Mrs. French
Reminder:
Please see the attached snack menu for the remainder of 2025. Note the last column, “Weeks Served”, as the snacks are on a rotation.
Please see the attached breakfast and lunch menus for the month of September. This is a change from this week's menu. It will be the new format moving forward.
What a great first week here with our Early Childhood Programming! Our youngest learners have started out with learning classroom routines, building routines, making connections with their school family and most important enjoying their day with learning! We highlight the Mixed Age Preschool today with their first week back to school!
Welcome families! See you tomorrow!
A huge THANK YOU to all of our families, parents and caregivers that attended our Open House this week! It was so wonderful to see all of our returning students and meet some of our new students for this school year as well! A special Thank you to Sean McDonald the Director of Transportation for coming over with a bus for tours! Thank you to the YMCA for attending and helping families with before and after school registration. Also Thank you to Officer Fisher from the Portage Police Department for attending and meeting all of our families!
We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, August 25!
We look forward to seeing new and returning students on Monday!
Important Reminder:
Our last week for Mixed Age Summer Camp! The bug and insect unit was enjoyed by all, along with lots of outdoor gross motor play, and an introduction into the Dinosaur unit. What a wonderful summer had by all of these friends!
For our currently enrolled families in our Mixed Age, Three Year Old Preschool and Four Year Old Preschool Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year, check this out and save the date! Mailings went out today as well to all families and caregivers.
We have only a few slots left! We are excited for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Mixed Age Summer Camp Family Carnival!
We have only a few enrollment spots left! Don't miss out on 3 Year Old Preschool with Portage Public Schools!
Summer Camp for Mixed Age friends is in full action! Water day, the "bugs" curriculum unit, gross motor obstacle courses and fine motor activities galore!
Mixed Age Summer Camp enjoyed the ocean themed week with all of the sensory opportunities at their finger tips!
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.
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!
