For Thursday, November 20
Hit the GLIC!
The Grade-Level Information Center has information that is relevant for each class.
An index and archive for this year’s weekly Mustang Minutes
Our Daily Announcements to our students
Get ready for a night to remember at the PTO "Neon Beats" Winter Formal!
Join us on December 6th from 8-11 pm for a glowing evening of dancing and fun! Tickets are only $10, and - NEW this year - you can purchase tickets online! Just hit this LINK to purchase PC student tickets. (Make sure to read the FAQ's if purchasing online.)
Pre-sale for student tickets: The tickets cost $10, cash only, and will be sold during lunch on Thursday, December 4th or Friday, December 5th. You can also buy a ticket at the door on the night of the dance.
Important reminders
If students plan to bring a guest (from a non-PPS school), completed guest forms are due by Wednesday, December 3rd, at 3 pm to Mrs. Darrah at the Welcome Desk.
As this is the PTO's largest fundraiser of the school year, we would be grateful for YOUR help to make this evening a success.
Volunteers are crucial; please consider lending a hand with setup or assistance during the dance Volunteer Link
Donations of snacks & water are also appreciated. Go to this Donation Link.
First-quarter grades are ready to go
First-quarter report cards have been posted to all student Skyward accounts as of late Monday. Students’ current report cards, along with all previous report cards and transcripts, can be found in Skyward under the "Portfolio" tab. Please remember that grades for online, dual-enroll, KAMSC, CTE, EFE and EFA classes are not posted on the first-quarter report cards. Grades for these classes are only posted at the end of the semester. Check with these programs directly for more information.
And thanks again for your patience as we got these completed later than we expect of ourselves.
Breadlift was a tremendous success – thanks to you!
On Saturday, hundreds of Mustang students collected donations in exchange for bread in the annual Breadlift event raising over $10,000 for Bronson Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. Good luck to the Huskies as they will be going out this weekend!
From the PCHS Corral
Show your school spirit in style!
Whether you’re keeping the sun out of your eyes or just showing your Mustang pride, these hats are the perfect way to show your spirit. Hats are now available for purchase at the School Store online or during lunch at PCHS (11:22 am - 12:12 pm). Online orders can be picked up at the Welcome Center during school hours. Buy yours today before they’re gone!
Just some reminders…
A bunch of yearbook information for seniors
Attention Seniors! Senior Portraits for the 2026 yearbook are due soon. The December 2 deadline is just around the corner! To upload a Class of 2026 senior's photo, please go to this link.
Attention Parents of Seniors: Yearbook Senior Memory Ads are for sale!
Parents of seniors can design and purchase a Class of 2026 Senior Memory Ad for the yearbook. The Senior Memory Ad deadline is December 21. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 3604 to get started. Sizing and pricing is available in the Senior Guide on the GLIC. Got questions? Reach out to Business Manager Sophia McKinnon at PCYearbook@portageps.org.
Seniors: Get help with your FAFSA
KVCC is hosting several FAFSA® Nights to assist families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Students do not need to be attending Kalamazoo Valley to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA®. If you have questions or need help, stop by the Student Financial Services Office every Tuesday between 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Room 9210 at the Texas Township Campus. For more information, email finaid@kvcc.edu.
Also, here is some additional information that might be helpful:
Virtual FAFSA Nights hosted by the state of Michigan
Several scholarships listed on the Senior GLIC Scholarships Page
Just a reminder on upcoming events and dates to put on your calendar…
Orchestra Pops Show
Will be held tomorrow, Friday, November 21st at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 22nd at 7 pm The theme is Back to the 90’s. It will be held in the Central Middle School Black Box Theatre, and the ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Here is the link to order tickets: Box Office
The Sweet Dreams Choir Cabaret Show
Will be held on Thursday, December 4, Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 7th at 7 pm, and a 2 pm show on December 6th. Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 24th, and the prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students. It will also be held in the Central Middle School Black Box Theatre. More info will be forthcoming in next week’s edition.
And, the PC Bands Collage Concert
Will be on Wednesday, December 10th at 7 p.m in Portage Central High School’s Auditorium.. Tickets are $5.00 each, and it is General Admission. More information in next week’s Mustang Minutes.
Want to give your thoughts on middle-school electives by this Friday?
Our district is reviewing middle school elective courses to ensure they engage students, build important skills, and connect to future learning and career opportunities. As part of this work, we are collecting feedback from students, staff, and families.
For families: We also invite you to share your perspective by completing a separate family survey. Your feedback will help us understand how elective experiences support your student’s interests, growth, and future planning. Link to Parent Survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your insights. Your voice, along with student and staff feedback, will guide improvements to our middle school elective programs and strengthen connections to high school learning pathways.
Dr. Mackenzie Sheahan K-8 Curriculum Director
Dr. Tracy Speaker-Gerstheimer 9-12 Curriculum Director
Back by popular demand for the Holidays…
Buy a brick for McCamley or Mustang Field, or a tile for the new pool! Great Holiday Gifts!
So many families and community members purchased bricks at the new McCamley and Mustang Fields and tiles at the new pool — to leave their mark in these spaces where so many great kids, parents, families, and community members celebrated and where so many more will celebrate decades into the future.
This sale continues until Graduation Day this spring. So if you are considering a brick at the new McCamley or Mustang Field, click here. If you would like a tile at the new pool, click here.
Thank you — again and again — for all that you have done!
Thank you all for your support of Toby and our kids!
And our thanks also goes out to the Meyer C. Weiner Company!
For decades the Weiner family have been incredible supporters of our community and of the larger arts community throughout Kalamazoo – and we are so thankful.
One of our local business partners has been the Meyer C. Weiner Company for a lot of years, and we are so grateful! This summer we already started working on raising funds for our next counseling dog. Our goal: to raise $10,000 -$12,000 to pay for the next counseling dog, long after I am gone. If you would like to help, you can hit this link anytime, and we would be so, so grateful – as will our kids years into the future.
Grateful for our amazing kids and our hugely supportive community,
Eric Alburtus
And if you want even more PC news…