
June 6, 2025
School is out for the summer!! Congratulations! You made it to the end of the 2024/2025 school year! Here at Portage Northern, we have already begun the planning for the 2025/202...

August 1, 2025
The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, staff and families. From important dates to school supply lists, there is a lot of information that families need to ...

July 31, 2025
It’s an exciting time at PPS! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcome to the 2025-26 school year. This may be one of the most exciting school years in recent memory. We w...

July 22, 2025
Due to ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association, the complete 2025-26 school year calendar is not yet approved. On Monday, July 21, the Board of Educa...

July 10, 2025
Do you need to enroll your child or apply to attend from out of District? You can do both at this year's Summer On-Site Enrollment Event! Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, ...

July 1, 2025
Hello Portage community! My name is Johnny Edwards, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new superintendent of our District. As your new superintendent, it is my honor...

June 6, 2025
Kids need healthy food all year! June 9th - August 15th (no meals July 4) Moorsbridge Elementary School Bus Loop (7361 Moorsbridge Road -- weather permitting) Breakfas...

May 29, 2025
The Portage Public Schools Board of Education named Johnny Edwards as the new superintendent to lead the District. The Board of Education is pleased to enter into contract ne...

May 19, 2025
The public is invited to a Meet & Greet event ahead of the second round of interviews for superintendent at Portage Public Schools. The two finalists, Matt OIson and Johnny Edwar...

May 15, 2025
A recent lesson in one classroom at Portage Northern High School taught students about what’s right around the corner in adulthood. Spoiler: it’s bills. Portage Northern High...

May 14, 2025
Due to religious days of observance, our final exam schedule for students in grades 9-11 is different this year. Please take note of the information below regarding the exam sched...

May 8, 2025
Update 5/12/25 : Candidate Scott Warstler has withdrawn his name from consideration for personal reasons. As a result, the interview on Wednesday, May 14 will begin at 6:30pm...

May 5, 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for PPS Sport Summer Camps! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐 Your children can learn a new sport, advance their skills, make new friends and have fun at a variety of camps incl...

May 5, 2025
This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Our PPS community is comprised of hundreds of teachers and staff who bring incredible dedication, patience, and passion to our clas...

May 1, 2025
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 c...

May 1, 2025
It is A-MAY-ZING that we are creeping up on the last month of school! Our Seniors are preparing to exit the building to bigger and better things. Our Juniors are preparing to ...

April 30, 2025
Top performing students from Portage Central High and Portage Northern High were honored Wednesday at the annual KRESA Outstanding Achievement Awards. The event celebrates excep...

April 23, 2025
Kait Cook, a junior at Portage Northern High School, is one of the area’s first female Eagle Scouts. Her father was an Eagle Scout. Her older brother would earn the same rank....

April 7, 2025
Summer Camps are back at PPS! Once again, we are offering a variety of sports camps including football, basketball, cheerleading, swimming and more! The Camp Catalog is now ava...

April 1, 2025
State Testing is next week! Below you will find all of the information needed for students to prepare for these 2 days of abbreviated instruction. Reminder: there is an abbreviat...