We are working hard to be sure your student is prepared for life after high school. Your input on this survey will help us better understand your needs and your student’s needs as they relate to Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR). Your responses are anonymous, meaning your name will not be associated with your answers. The results of this survey will be used for informational purposes and will help us make decisions about programs and services that will benefit you and your student.
NOTE: Throughout this survey you will see the word "postsecondary." Please keep in mind the term “postsecondary” means “AFTER high school.”
There will be an open-ended question at the end of the survey for you to share any thoughts you may have about the survey or career development and postsecondary planning.
Any questions about this survey can be directed to Dr. Tracy Speaker-Gerstheimer, tspeakerg@portageps.org.
Dear Parent/Caregiver,
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education to monitor our progress in creating a positive school experience for you and your child(ren). Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for recognition and improvement.
The survey will ask you to select the school your child(ren) attends. Once you complete the survey for 1 school, you will have the option to provide feedback on another school, if you have a child at another school in the district. Providing feedback to each school should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
Take the Parent/Caregiver Survey
The survey is scheduled for 4/6/2026 through 4/24/2026.
To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your partnership,
Future CMS Families! Mr. Palmer, our 6th grade counselor, has appointments available on March 10 from 6:00 - 7:15 and March 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 to answer any questions you might have as your 5th grade student transitions to middle school. Sign up HERE.
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns Portage Public Schools are closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
"Thank you to the entire Portage community for its continued support of our school district," Superintendent Johnny Edwards said. "This bond will be beneficial to current students and for future generations. We are fortunate to have such a supportive community. "
Learn more about what the 2025 Bond aims to accomplish at portageps.org/2025bond.
Tuesday is ELECTION DAY! You'll see PPS on your ballot with a Bond proposal to Finish the Job! This Bond will have NO INCREASE on the current millage rate, but will allow the replacement of both Amberly & Angling Road Elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, and find a new home for both Community High School and Early Childhood Programming. Superintendent Edwards wants YOU to please VOTE: https://www.portageps.org/article/2517219
Polls open at 7 a.m.!
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.
The FULL 2025-26 School Year Calendar is now available. Please visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar to view the entire calendar.
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.
