For Thursday, January 29
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
We are so excited to meet you!
Please join us at the 8th Grade Family Night on February 24!
There are a lot of important decisions that families need to make to prepare their 8th-grade daughters and sons so they are ready to make the jump to high school. This event – coming up on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium – starts all of those conversations. Hit this link right here to look at the program for the evening; it is full of information about each of our departments and classes that we offer. The more you read now, the more you will be prepared for the decisions ahead. We all want all our kids to start high school off well – and this event is a big part of that effort. Thanks for joining us!
It’s homecoming week!
Pep Assembly on Friday, January 30
On Friday, January 30, there will be an adjusted bell schedule during 6th and 7th hours to make space for a pep assembly at the end of the day (see schedule below). Students with 6th or 7th hour virtual seminars will need to join their Google Meets for attendance during these adjusted times. If a student’s off-campus class schedule does not allow them to join the Google Meet during that time, a parent/guardian must let the attendance office know so that the absence will be labeled as administrative.
6th hour: 12:52-1:26 pm
7th hour: 1:31- 2:05 pm
Pep Assembly starts at 2:15 pm
Just a reminder, because you don’t want to miss this!
Newsies on the PC stage!
Performances are Friday, February 6th and Friday, February 13th at 7:30 pm. Saturday, February 7th and February 14th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. And, Sunday, February 8th and 15th at 2 pm. There is a student performance on Thursday, February 12th. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students. Here is the link to purchase tickets at the PCHS Box Office. Come out and enjoy the magic!!!
Is it that time already?!
Scheduling season for the ‘26-’27 school year starts soon!
Really?! The second semester is barely beginning.
The Answer: Yes!
Among the most important things we do is get all of our students into the right classes and programs for them, so they can do whatever they choose to do after they leave this wonderful and quirky place. That means we give a great deal of attention to the scheduling process, meeting with each student one by one to make sure we have the right, individualized plan for each of them. And so much of this work starts with the Program of Studies. When you have a minute, hit that Program of Studies link, so you and your family are ready for the decisions ahead. Thanks!
From the district curriculum office…
Human Growth and Development process and opt-out form
The Portage Board of Education has established a health program for our students as provided by Public Act 335. Part of this program offers instruction related to Human Growth and Development (HGD) as designated by Public Act 226. The curriculum is very specific as to content that is taught. Our teachers only teach the topics listed in the approved curriculum using the materials approved by the HGD Advisory Board.
The State laws governing Health Education require parent notification and the option to review the curriculum. Described below is the means provided by the Portage Public Schools to assist parents and/or legal guardians in exercising their parental options under the legislative guidelines.
Here is a summary for what will be covered during the HGD Unit. Instruction relating to Reproductive Health is typically delivered towards the end of the academic quarter. For further information regarding the schedule of HGD instruction, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Parents and/or legal guardians may make arrangements to review the materials/learning objectives and also request to observe the instruction their child will receive. Parents may use the form in the link above if they wish to have their child excused from any portion of the reproductive health curriculum. If you choose to opt your child out of HGD instruction, the exclusion form should be returned to your child’s building principal within one week of receiving this communication.
It is our intent to assist parents/guardians in every way possible in understanding their child’s education program. Please feel free to contact me or your child’s classroom teacher for any further information.
Last call…
Seniors, do you want money for college?
Are you seeking scholarships for next year? Remember that the Portage Education Foundation (PEF) offers several scholarships for PPS students. There are scholarships taking into account your future plans, your high school activities, your ability to overcome, or your financial need! The deadline if February 14, and learn more and apply online HERE.
Grateful to be around our kids again after a weird last week,
Eric Alburtus
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