THANK YOU! We are overwhelmed with gratitude this morning because of the support from our community!
"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.
14 days ago, Portage Public Schools
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.!
15 days ago, Portage Public Schools
What would the 2025 Bond accomplish?
The 2025 Bond will allow us to replace Amberly and Angling Road elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, replace Portage Community Education Center (Community High and Early Childhood Education - Curious Kids, update technology and buy new buses.
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election are now available. You can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
Keep an eye on your mailbox this week for your absentee ballot and vote from home on the 2025 Bond. PPS is Committed to Finishing the Job! Learn more at portageps.org/2025bond.
about 2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
What would the 2025 Bond accomplish?
The 2025 Bond will allow us to replace Amberly and Angling Road elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, replace Portage Community Education Center (Community High and Early Childhood Education - Curious Kids, update technology and buy new buses.
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election will be available beginning Sept. 25. In the meantime, you can request an absentee ballot at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication and learn more about the 2025 bond at portageps.org/2025bond.
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
2 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
4 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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!
4 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Please join us in welcoming our new Superintendent Johnny Edwards! You can hear from Superintendent Edwards on his plans for the future of our school district on our website at portageps.org/page/supt90.
4 months ago, Portage Public Schools
These schools are closed due to last night's storm: Northern High, North Middle, Community High, West Middle, Moorsbridge, Woodland, 12th Street and Curious Kids.
6 months ago, Portage Public Schools
The Board of Education will review candidates for a new superintendent at Portage Public Schools at a special meeting Wednesday, May 7.
At this meeting, the Board will meet in closed session as allowed under the Open Meetings Act to review the candidate applications. Following the closed session, the Board will -- in open session -- select and name the candidates to advance in the search process. To read more about the process, visit portageps.org/news.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Smile Programs…the mobile dentist is an in-school dental program designed to address today’s dental crisis and keep children healthy. Their innovative model offers state-of-the-art dental care to students in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their school; keeping them in class and learning. The last day to sign up is May 30th! If you are interested in enrolling, you can do so at this link:
https://www.myschooldentist.com/34425_sch9 months ago, Brittnae Bolz
If you couldn't make it to yesterday's focus groups, there is still time to participate in the superintendent search survey online at portageps.org. You will find the link at the top of the home page. The survey is open until midnight on Sunday, March 2nd.
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Reminder: The Community Focus Group for the Superintendent Search is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6pm, at the Administration Building. Community Members are invited to participate in a focus group as part of the search process for the next Superintendent of Portage Public Schools. Participants will be asked to share their views regarding the qualifications desired in a new superintendent. Mr. Andy Ingall from the Michigan Leadership Institute, who is helping the School Board conduct the search, will lead these meetings. In addition, participants will also contribute to developing the district “Points of Pride” which will describe to candidates the advantages of living and working in the Portage community. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at the Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Dr. If you are unable to attend but would like to share your thoughts, please access a short survey at portageps.org. Each Focus Group is scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
February 15th was School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for all the SRO's here at Portage!
Thanks for all you do Officer Kite for Moorsbridge.
9 months ago, Brittnae Bolz
Diego Dollar Wars is BACK!!
9 months ago, Brittnae Bolz
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns PPS is closed Thursday, February 6, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9am.
10 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Happy Birthday to Rosa Parks today!
We welcomed back a retired PPS teacher to read Nikki Giovanni's book Rosa to some lucky classes today to celebrate.
10 months ago, Brittnae Bolz
Fridays in 4th grade are for SCIENCE
Kids in Science come to help make Ooobleck!
10 months ago, Brittnae Bolz
