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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 experien...

More than a decade has passed since Becky Savage's teenage sons Nick and Jack died after mixing alcohol and opioids while with friends, she told an auditorium of students gathered...

Portage Public Schools has established strategic commitments anchored in four key pillars: Student Success, People and Culture, Service Excellence, and Stewardship . In Superin...

On May 5, voters countywide will be asked to renew a property tax that helps fund special education in all Kalamazoo County public schools. This renewal continues existing supp...

The Schools of Choice window to attend Portage Public Schools is officially open! Families who live outside of our District who wish to attend PPS can apply now through April 1 on...

It's the time of year when, despite the snow and cold temperatures, we are already looking ahead to next fall! Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open for Portage resid...

Your opportunity to walk indoors is once again returning to Portage Public Schools. Winter Walking will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6, and run through Thursday, Feb. 27. The indoor track...

It has been my pleasure to embark upon this 90-day journey as the new superintendent to learn more about Portage Public Schools and the Portage community. Even though I held the...

The Calendar for the 2026-27 school year is now available. Click here for a printable PDF. August 2026 25: HS Open House and Woodland Open House 26: Open House (MS and ...

On November 4, 2025, the Portage community approved the 2025 Bond – giving us the power to Finish the Job! With this Bond, we will rebuild Amberly and Angling Road elementary sc...

On your ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4, you'll find a proposal from PPS for a bond to Finish the Job. The bond proposal is a ZERO-increase to the existing millage rate but would give us t...

Attention Families: The Community Relations Department wants to ensure we can reach you when the snowflakes start to fall! Our robocall/text system syncs with Skyward Family ...

The best approach to school safety involves many layers of protection – beginning with prevention. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Pascoe said education for both adults a...

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the global economy in ways that still affect us all, including our investment in new schools and vital technology. Portage Public Schools will have a...

At Portage North Middle School, almost 40% of students are using a school-provided musical instrument. Without that inventory, some students wouldn't be able to participate. That...

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 budget, including the f...

A group of student advisors who have the ear of the District’s superintendent are a key point of connection between the student body and the decision maker at the top. “It’s cr...

As Superintendent Johnny Edwards begins his fourth month leading Portage Public Schools, his efforts to hear from the community continue. Superintendent Edwards once again wan...

The District is holding two 2025 Bond Information Nights in the coming weeks ahead of the November election. The events are open to everyone -- families, students, staff and comm...

The FULL 2025-26 school year calendar is now available online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar .