Dear Parent/Caregiver,
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education to monitor our progress in creating a positive school experience for you and your child(ren). Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for recognition and improvement.
The survey will ask you to select the school your child(ren) attends. Once you complete the survey for 1 school, you will have the option to provide feedback on another school, if you have a child at another school in the district. Providing feedback to each school should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
Take the Parent/Caregiver Survey
The survey is scheduled for 4/6/2026 through 4/24/2026.
To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your partnership,
9 days ago, Portage Public Schools
Portage Elementary Students are invited to create a “Birthday Card to America” for a chance to win a United States flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol Building or the Michigan State Capitol. Pick up a card to design at your elementary school and return it by April 17th. Art work will be displayed at Portage City Hall from May 13 - Jul 10, 2026. Six prizes will be awarded.
about 1 month ago, Portage Public Schools
Becky Savage, author of #OneChoice, nurse educator, national speaker, and co-founder of the 525 Foundation will be visiting Portage Public Schools March 9-11. She will be presenting to our districts 8th, 11th and 12th graders at various locations during the school day.
We would like to invite you to hear Becky speak on the evening of March 11 at 6:30 pm in the Portage Central High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the community and includes a county-wide resource expo in the Commons. The resource expo will begin at 5:30pm and features country-wide organizations, PPS students, and community partners as well as activities, give-aways, and treats. Support will be available during and after all of our events for anyone who wants to talk, needs support, or wants more information.
about 1 month ago, Stacey Hunter
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns Portage Public Schools are closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
3 months ago, Portage Public Schools
THANK YOU! We are overwhelmed with gratitude this morning because of the support from our community!
"Thank you to the entire Portage community for its continued support of our school district," Superintendent Johnny Edwards said. "This bond will be beneficial to current students and for future generations. We are fortunate to have such a supportive community. "
Learn more about what the 2025 Bond aims to accomplish at portageps.org/2025bond.
5 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Tuesday is ELECTION DAY! You'll see PPS on your ballot with a Bond proposal to Finish the Job! This Bond will have NO INCREASE on the current millage rate, but will allow the replacement of both Amberly & Angling Road Elementary schools, renovate Moorsbridge Elementary, and find a new home for both Community High School and Early Childhood Programming. Superintendent Edwards wants YOU to please VOTE: https://www.portageps.org/article/2517219
Polls open at 7 a.m.!
5 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
6 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
7 months ago, Portage Public Schools
A partial calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board of Education Monday, July 21.
A complete 2025-26 school year calendar is not yet available due to ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association. The partial calendar covers August and September, and the District will also follow the Kalamazoo RESA Common Calendar for major school holiday breaks.
A monthly District calendar will be established and affirmed by the Board until a complete school year calendar is approved between the Board and the PEA. You can view the School Year Calendar at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar.
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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!
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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.
9 months ago, Portage Public Schools
Congratulations to the 2025 Community High scholarship winners! Isaiah Flores and Alexis Ferguson were each awarded the KVCC Trustee Scholarship, and Savannah Morris-Adkins received the Grand Rapids Building Services Scholarship. Caleb Pike was the recipient of the PCHS Class of '74 Endowed Scholarship, selected from among 32 PPS applicants. Good luck to all as they pursue their post-secondary education!
10 months ago, Portage Community High School
The 2025 graduating class of Portage Community High School! Some are off to KVCC, some to trade schools, while others are jumping right into the work force. We are so proud of every single one of them! SRO Henry Kite was our guest speaker, relating how attending Community High, and the support of one extraordinary teacher, put him on a path to success
11 months ago, Stacey Hunter
Happy 3rd Birthday to our sweet boy, Rio! He was overwhelmed with attention today!
11 months ago, Stacey Hunter
These schools are closed due to last night's storm: Northern High, North Middle, Community High, West Middle, Moorsbridge, Woodland, 12th Street and Curious Kids.
11 months ago, Portage Public Schools
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 closed session as allowed under the Open Meetings Act to review the candidate applications. Following the closed session, the Board will -- in open session -- select and name the candidates to advance in the search process. To read more about the process, visit portageps.org/news.
12 months ago, Portage Public Schools
What’s it like living on a real-world budget? Students at Portage Community High School learned this week!
Kalamazoo RESA led students through a simulation on budgeting within their chosen career. This was an eye-opening and fun way to help guide students in navigating life choices within their career budget.
about 1 year ago, Portage Public Schools
If you couldn't make it to yesterday's focus groups, there is still time to participate in the superintendent search survey online at portageps.org. You will find the link at the top of the home page. The survey is open until midnight on Sunday, March 2nd.
about 1 year ago, Portage Public Schools
Reminder: The Community Focus Group for the Superintendent Search is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6pm, at the Administration Building. Community Members are invited to participate in a focus group as part of the search process for the next Superintendent of Portage Public Schools. Participants will be asked to share their views regarding the qualifications desired in a new superintendent. Mr. Andy Ingall from the Michigan Leadership Institute, who is helping the School Board conduct the search, will lead these meetings. In addition, participants will also contribute to developing the district “Points of Pride” which will describe to candidates the advantages of living and working in the Portage community. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at the Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Dr. If you are unable to attend but would like to share your thoughts, please access a short survey at portageps.org. Each Focus Group is scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.
about 1 year ago, Portage Public Schools
Due to weather conditions and safety concerns PPS is closed Thursday, February 6, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9am.
about 1 year ago, Portage Public Schools
