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.
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.
Who's ready for some Football Frenzy??!!! WOODTV 8 in Huskie Stadium from 6-7am TODAY! Happy Homecoming Huskies!
Dress your Best TOMORROW for HoCo Dress Up Day number 3! Participation in this monopoly themed day will help you add points for your class! And don't forget about our food drive for Twelve Baskets!
Day 2 of homecoming is on deck! Keep up with the dress up days and don't forget about the food drive for Twelve Baskets!
Homecoming 2025 starts TOMORROW with our first Dress Up Day!! Don't forget to get a jump on the class competition by bringing in your non perishable food donations and putting them in the grade level boxes in the Upper Commons! #packstrong
Are You Ready Huskies?! WOODTV 8 is broadcasting their Football Frenzy Tailgate LIVE from Huskie Stadium on Friday, October 3rd and WE NEED YOU! Show up to Huskie Stadium at 5:45AM (yes-you read that right) in your best Huskie Gear and bring the excitement for our Homecoming Friday! Join our Marching Band, Hutch the Huskie and more! Students who attend and donate to our HoCo Food Drive are entered into a drawing for a gift card! Don't miss out on the fun!
It's Fletcher Friday! Have a great weekend, Huskies! #packstrong
Hey there! Families who need to call the Attendance line for their student should call the appropriate line based on their grade. When one of our secretaries is out, we forward the calls to the other secretary so that these calls aren't missed. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. Please do not call the Main Office. They will have to transfer you back to the Attendance Office. Thank you for your cooperation.
If your student is missing class time (late, sick, appt, early dismissal, etc), parents/guardians MUST contact the Attendance Line: Grades 9 & 11 Mrs. Clemens (269) 323-5471 & Grades 10 & 12 Ms. Heath (269) 323-5562. Please leave a detailed message and allow for approximately 1 hour for early dismissals. Thank you for your cooperation.
Don't forget about picture day tomorrow! All grades must be photographed. The photo vendor will email families with their proof and ordering info in a 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.
For Staff and Students at Portage Northern, every day is Fletcher kind of day!
Great Job this week Huskies! TOMORROW is the FINAL day in our Say Hello Week for Semester 1. Do you know what the theme is for TOMORROW? It is Friday in Huskie Country so the theme is HUSKIE PRIDE! Wear your Huskie Apparel with PRIDE! #packstrong
Let's keep the momentum going Huskies for our Say Hello week! Thursday is "Freeze Out Exclusion"! Wear blue, white or silver to FREEZE OUT bullying and celebrate inclusion! #packstrong
Say Hello Week continues TOMORROW! Wednesday is "Be a Superhero of Kindness"! Dress up as a superhero who stands for others and includes everyone! Please make sure that your outfit is school appropriate and does not obscure your face.
Say Hello Week starts TOMORROW! Tuesday is Say Hello Day! Wear GREEN and say hello to your fellow Huskies! Smile, Exercise Kindness and make new connections at PN!
Fletcher is loving having the students back in the building!
Attention Families who are dropping off/picking up students at PNHS: Please DO NOT drop off/pick up students on the north end of the school (Door 32-Lower Commons). The Drop Off area for PNHS is outside Door 1 across from the Natatorium (south side of the school). This is a safety issue as we have students walking to/from the Student Parking Lot at the same time as folks are rushing through the lot. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. #packstrong
We are excited to welcome the next group of Huskies into the building on Monday, August 18! Please drop your student off at the Main Entrance (Door 1) by 8am on Monday. Dismissal will be at 12pm from the same location. 9th Grade Orientation is for students only. There will be a New Parent/Guardian Meeting on Monday, August 18 at 11am in the PN Auditorium. Then join us on Wednesday, August 20 for our 2025 PNHS Open House! Students in grades 10-12 that are new to PN can arrange to get a tour of the building by our Link Leaders outside the Counseling Office during Open House! See you soon!
Come join the PACK! We are seeking multiple paraprofessional positions. Click the link to apply now!
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/portageps/opening/133806
#packstrong
