Portage Northern High School

PNHS Michigan Youth in Government students! They just finished NJC 2025. Thank you for representing Michigan- Victoria, Taris, Danielle (Chief Justice), Dallen, Shane and Camden representing Ohio. Great job everyone!

🎺🥁 🎷 A hot sun and high temps during marching band camp = a well deserved sprinkler break thanks to the Portage Fire Department.

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!

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.

Chris Riker served as a teacher for 5 years in PPS and then the last 20 years as the athletic director as well as 6 years of teaching prior to Portage Northern. He bids our Huskie community farewell effective June 30, 2025. Mr. Riker's proudest accomplishment has been the creation and implementation of the PACKstrong school wide culture. Being able to develop the concept and ideas within the athletic department with student leaders and then having it adopted as the schoolwide culture is something he will always treasure. "I leave everyone of you with the charge of continuing to embrace and uphold the core principles of PACKstrong. For me, PACKstrong was never just about athletics, but also encompassed our students in their academic life and their lives in our community. Those core principles can serve anyone well in all facets of their life." Thank you for your time, efforts and dedication Mr. Riker. #huskieforlife #packstrong

Honoring our legends! Join us for the conclusion of our virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Bob Seufert has been with PNHS "forever." He is excited to do a lot of traveling and spend time with his grandson. Kip Waltke came to PNHS from PNMS in 2010. His retirement plans include, relaxing and spending time with family, sleeping in and not getting up until 8am, travel (currently already booked cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska), making regular trips to watch the Tigers and Lions play as well as continuing to coach LAX and work at Wings Stadium. GO HUSKIES! Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

Mrs. Anthony will be leaving Portage Northern at the end of this school year to teach full time at Western Michigan University in the Family & Consumer Science Department & the Workforce Education Department (aka Career & Technical Education). She will be teaching future educators or educators who are working towards a higher degree &/or certain certifications they need, along with a few FCS courses that various majors must take. Mrs. Anthony has been teaching for 14 years and 12 of them have been at Portage Northern High School! She says she will miss SO much about Portage Northern, but here are few things summarized - "First, my teacher besties, who have been an amazing support system! I've shared so many laughs, vent sessions and heartfelt conversations over the years with them. Without these teachers by my side (who understand the intense challenges along with triumphs of the job, and valued me as an educator and person), I'm not sure I would have gotten through each week!" "Second, I will miss the entire PN community! I will forever cheer on the Huskies! PNHS is an incredible school that provides so many opportunities for students, and I am grateful I got to be a part of it for so long. The relationships and connections I made over the years have made such an impact on my life. #PACKSTRONG" "Lastly, it may seem silly, but I will miss the program I have built and have dedicated my life to. I have considered my classroom and classes as my "3rd baby". I've spent countless hours outside of the school day buying groceries and equipment, cleaning, organizing and setting up the lab space, building the curriculum practically from scratch, and creating engaging lessons. The job allowed me to share my passion with so many students while also teaching them very necessary life skills!" Good Luck Mrs. Anthony! Don't be a stranger! #huskieforlife

Thank you to the PN Parents Compass for your contribution to our End of Year Luncheon. From gifts for the staff and retirees to the yummy drinks and desserts...you are the best! 2 more days Huskies! We got this! #packstrong *photos courtesy of Sarah Trainer

Honoring our legends! Join us in a virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Mrs. Hertel started teaching at PNHS in the fall of 2005 coming from 10.5 years in Martin Jr/Sr High. She is most looking forward to having her husband and her free time align so they can travel together and not battling the casino in the pocket called a cell phone. Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

Honoring our legends! Join us in a virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Mr. Andrews started coaching in 2001 at PN and teaching in 2009. He is going to be working for Automation Design and Entertainment as a Business Development Consultant but is most excited to continue to golf almost every day! Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

Honoring our legends! Join us in a virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Mrs Fig started with PPS in 2005. During her first few years with the district she was the counselor at Angling Road Elementary and Moorsbridge Elementary. She joined the PN counseling staff in 2010. "It has been a pleasure watching so many young people grow into adulthood. Thank you to all the Huskies that have made this journey so very special over the past 20 years!" As she transitions to this next phase of life she looks forward to being a full time Lulu to 2 amazing little boys, travelling, and continuing to help others find inspiration and a passion for lifelong learning! Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

Honoring our legends! Join us in a virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Mrs. Kuiper started at PNHS in 2016 after working at PWMS. She plans to spend time with the grandkids, travel, garden, kayak, read and continue her volunteer work with the SPCA of SW Michigan. She and her husband are going on an Alaskan cruise this summer and she is super excited! Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

Hey Huskies! Please remember that students must stay in class for the entire exam period. NO PASSES will be sent to students unless it is an emergency. Good Luck Huskies! You got this! #packstrong

Honoring our legends! Join us in a virtual parade as we celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff. Mrs. Miller came to PNHS as the librarian during the 2019-2020 school year, so you know what that means... virtual learning! After 25 years in education (Portage and Gull Lake), she can't wait to travel with her husband, sleep in with her two cats, and continue to read good books! Thank you for the years of dedication and heart! #huskieforlife #packstrong

🎓 They may toss the cap and walk the stage, but once a Huskie, always a Huskie. 💙🐾 No matter where life takes them, our grads carry that Huskie pride forever. #HuskieForLife isn’t just a hashtag—it’s a legacy. 🐺🔥

Class of 2025...please see this farewell message from BMarsh from Friday. Brenda Marsh (BMarsh) was the previous Communications Coordinator at PN. Since her retirement, Brenda has volunteered her time as a Huskie Helper mentoring students at PN. The Class of 2025 were freshmen during Brenda's last year at PN. Thanks BMarsh. 🧡🤎🤍

Hey Huskies! Since we didn't have school today...we weren't able share our PNN Senior Broadcast. PNN Seniors have some updates, last minute Graduation information and messages of Farewell to Portage Northern. Please tune in to the PN Youtube channel below to view it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2z2Sx8Ae6Wdqmf08BfF_vw

FRIDAY, MAY 16: ALL ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND GAMES ARE ON AS SCHEDULED. STAY SAFE AND GO HUSKIES!

Monday, May 12: Only seniors may enter Lower Commons (door 32). Grades 9-11 may only enter through Door 1 (by the Main Office) or through the science side doors to access the cafeteria. The main part of the Lower Commons will be blocked for the Senior Breakfast beginning at 7am. Thank you.