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We are counting down the days until we see your wonderful faces again! Hear from Superintendent Johnny Edwards on his upcoming Meet-and-Greet and the excitement of another great s...

The 25-26 school year is just around the corner, and our Wildcats have a new home! The former Haverhill Elementary Building will be home to our Woodland staff and students for th...

Welcome back for the 2025-26 school year! As our summer break nears its end, the excitement of a new school year is in the air. We are eagerly awaiting the opening of our two ne...

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 ...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

Wildcats from years past and present day gathered Monday, June 2, to say goodbye to Woodland Elementary School. The 57-year-old building will be demolished this summer to make w...

A new school building is officially in the works for our Woodland Elementary Wildcats. The school community celebrated at the Groundbreaking ceremony Monday, June 2. Families, s...

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...

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...

Update 5/12/25 : Candidate Scott Warstler has withdrawn his name from consideration for personal reasons.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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

The Curious Kids Early Childhood Center and Portage Public Schools are proud to partner with Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) to provide FREE quali...