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_sch
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.
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.
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.
Diego Dollar Wars is BACK!!
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns PPS is closed Thursday, February 6, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9am.
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.
Fridays in 4th grade are for SCIENCE
Kids in Science come to help make Ooobleck!
The window for In-District Transfer is now open through March 1. This program is for families living within the District who would like to apply for an exception to our school building boundaries. Apply at portageps.org/enrollment.
“First Day Shoe Fund provides new athletic shoes to students at Kalamazoo County Public elementary schools at no cost. In Spring 2025, they will be piloting their third Spring distribution and will be fitting shoes at our school!
Any caregiver who needs shoes for their elementary-aged student can order online at www.firstdayshoefund.org/order or by scanning the QR code on the poster. Online ordering opens on January 30th and will close at 6pm February 18th.
If you order online, you will get an email confirmation; please keep this email as it acts as a receipt for your order. Students will also receive a paper order form from school and caregivers can order by returning this to their school if ordering online isn’t possible by February 14th. Online orders are preferred, if possible, as it makes it quicker for everyone! Shoes will be fitted at school on March 7th.
Happy Lunar New Year!
The cold spell continues! PPS will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Due to the continued freezing temperatures and snowy conditions, PPS will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Curious Kids will also be closed and Winter Walking is canceled Tuesday.
Did you know that January is School Board Appreciation Month?
Two of our 2nd-grade classrooms took some time to thank our board members for all their hard work and dedication to the students at Moorsbridge and PPS!
Due to the extreme cold and snow PPS is closed Monday, January 20th 2025. Curious Kids childcare is closed as well.
It's time for a break! Thursday, Jan. 16, is a half day for all students and there is no school on Friday, Jan. 17. We will see you all back at school Monday for the start of second semester.
SAVE THE DATE: The Moorsbridge Cultural Festival is coming!
We want your photos and to know more about your families! Email Brittnae Bolz at bbolz@portageps.org with a family photo and a description of your family, traditions, holidays, time spent together, etc.
We want your photos and to know more about your families! Email Brittnae Bolz at bbolz@portageps.org with a family photo and a description of your family, traditions, holidays, time spent together, etc.
Moorsbridge was lucky to have Dr. Jumane in the building to present to the 4th and 5th-grade students yesterday to share the history and practices of Kwanzaa. We even had help from a few student volunteers!
Thank you for bringing the energy and knowledge to our students Dr. J.
