See you on the 6th Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
Summer Benton, an author, illustrator, and creator from Michigan came to Portage West Monday to speak with our 6th grade class. She shared her journey to becoming an illustrator and author. Summer shared how her art has been used by several companies and a favorite internet influencer of the students! She also took the time to read one of her books, "The Fanciest Flower," to the audience.
Summer led an activity with the whole class where they collectively created characters, developed a story, and brainstormed possible solutions for the problem in the story; all while drawing illustrations of the characters and the different scenarios students were sharing.
It was an inspiring experience for all! Thank you Summer for stopping by! Here's a link to the book she read: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-fanciest-flower-summer-benton?variant=43876381851682
Be sure to ask your 6th graders about this experience!
#SummerBenton #Author #Illustrator #Creator #AllIn #TheWestWay
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for winning the Region 10 Overall Team Championship this weekend!
Our Pioneers once again defended their regional championship, making it a 5 year winning streak! We had top 8 finishes in various events. Check out our results!
Next up is the State Tournament on April 25th.
Way to go Science Olympians!
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our Pioneers once again defended their regional championship, making it a 5 year winning streak! We had top 8 finishes in various events. Check out our results!
Next up is the State Tournament on April 25th.
Way to go Science Olympians!
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
That's a wrap on Annie Jr!
Thank you to everyone that attended our performances this weekend. Thank you families for supporting your children through all the preparation, stage builds, and rehearsals. Thank you to the parents/guardians that helped before, during, and after rehearsals and performances. Thank you to those that helped with our fantastic set build! Thank you Mrs. Harston for your choreography! Thank you Mrs. Sturdy for leading this production!
Lastly, thank you to the over 80 Pioneers that were apart of our cast and crew. And of course, @winstongoeswest.
Bravo Pioneers, BRAVO!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
One last show!
Today is the curtain call for the Portage West Middle School production of...
ANNIE JR!
Come see the characters and hear the songs you love! There's even a cameo appearance by someone you know🤔
See you there!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
Today is the curtain call for the Portage West Middle School production of...
ANNIE JR!
Come see the characters and hear the songs you love! There's even a cameo appearance by someone you know🤔
See you there!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
DAY 2!
Our cast and crew are ready for two sold out shows today! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
After Annie Jr., we invite the audience to stop by the lobby and take a picture with one of our stars, Winston! Bring a donation and inquire about sponsorship opportunities!
ANNIE JR.! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our cast and crew are ready for two sold out shows today! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
After Annie Jr., we invite the audience to stop by the lobby and take a picture with one of our stars, Winston! Bring a donation and inquire about sponsorship opportunities!
ANNIE JR.! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
It's OPENING NIGHT!
Portage West Middle School presents...
ANNIE JR.
Over 80 Pioneers comprise this cast and crew! Every show is officially sold out 🤯🤯
Annie Jr! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #Theater #AllIn #TheWestWay
Portage West Middle School presents...
ANNIE JR.
Over 80 Pioneers comprise this cast and crew! Every show is officially sold out 🤯🤯
Annie Jr! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #Theater #AllIn #TheWestWay
Today our 6th grade students participated in a gallery walk where they took a look at each other's ELA Purpose Projects. Each student selected a form of art that connected with their purpose and made original creations. Each art piece was accompanied by a paragraph that described their art work's purpose. The students did an amazing job with their art work and a phenomenal job with their paragraphs.
Way to go 6th grade! Here are a few of the projects!
#PurposeProjects #ELA #AllIn #TheWestWay
Way to go 6th grade! Here are a few of the projects!
#PurposeProjects #ELA #AllIn #TheWestWay
Congratulations to our 7th grade band, 8th grade band, and 8th grade orchestra on an outstanding performance at the MSBOA Band & Orchestra Festival last week.
All three groups earned Division One (superior) ratings from their concert and sightreading adjudicators. Each group received A's in 19 of a possible 20 categories.
Best of all, in the words of Mr. Kozian, "the kids represented our school the right way. They rock!" That's what The West Way is all about!
Congratulations Pioneer musicians!
#Band #Orchestra #MSBOA #AllIn #TheWestWay
All three groups earned Division One (superior) ratings from their concert and sightreading adjudicators. Each group received A's in 19 of a possible 20 categories.
Best of all, in the words of Mr. Kozian, "the kids represented our school the right way. They rock!" That's what The West Way is all about!
Congratulations Pioneer musicians!
#Band #Orchestra #MSBOA #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our Pioneer Science Olympians are preparing for this weekend's regional tournament at WMU on Saturday! The team is excited to compete and hoping to defend their regional championship title.
Exciting times ahead!
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
Exciting times ahead!
#ScienceOlympiad #AllIn #TheWestWay
Come see the Portage West Middle School production of...
ANNIE Jr!
Friday, 3/20 - 7pm
Saturday, 3/21 - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, 3/22 - 2pm
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at https://westmiddleschool.ludus.com/index.php. All shows are almost sold out so buy your tickets today!
****For only $6, students ONLY are able to attend the final dress rehearsal this Thursday from 3-5pm. Tickets are available for purchase before school and during lunch. Must have a ticket in order to attend.****
Come see over 80 of our Pioneers participate as members of the cast and crew of the PWMS production of Annie Jr! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
ANNIE Jr!
Friday, 3/20 - 7pm
Saturday, 3/21 - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, 3/22 - 2pm
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at https://westmiddleschool.ludus.com/index.php. All shows are almost sold out so buy your tickets today!
****For only $6, students ONLY are able to attend the final dress rehearsal this Thursday from 3-5pm. Tickets are available for purchase before school and during lunch. Must have a ticket in order to attend.****
Come see over 80 of our Pioneers participate as members of the cast and crew of the PWMS production of Annie Jr! This weekend and this weekend only!
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
Happy Birthday to our favorite comfort dog, WINSTON! Winston turns 3 years old today!
Check out a few collages of Winston over the last 3 years.
Happy Birthday Winston!
#WinstonOfTheWest #WinstonGoesWest #BirthdayDog #ComfortDog #AllIn #TheWestWay
Check out a few collages of Winston over the last 3 years.
Happy Birthday Winston!
#WinstonOfTheWest #WinstonGoesWest #BirthdayDog #ComfortDog #AllIn #TheWestWay
Today, all of our 8th graders heard from Mert Atilhan, a Professor at Western Michigan University in their Chemical and Paper Engineering Department. All 8th grade ELA classes are currently engaged in content that discusses climate change. Prof. Atilhan, a parent of 2 Pioneers, came to discuss the work that is happening in his department in regards to climate change.
He offered the opportunity to connect with students if they were interested in coming to the lab on campus to see the work in person. Thank you for taking the time today Prof. Atilhan! Fascinating presentation.
#ClimateChange #Engineering #WesternMichiganUniversity #AllIn #TheWestWay
He offered the opportunity to connect with students if they were interested in coming to the lab on campus to see the work in person. Thank you for taking the time today Prof. Atilhan! Fascinating presentation.
#ClimateChange #Engineering #WesternMichiganUniversity #AllIn #TheWestWay
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.
Good luck today at the Mathcounts statewide competition mathletes!
#Mathcounts #AllIn #TheWestWay
#Mathcounts #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck at states this weekend Pioneer archers!
#Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay
#Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay
We had special guests in the building today and one of them stopped by PE to put some archery work in!
Good form Mr. B!
#12thStreetElementary #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good form Mr. B!
#12thStreetElementary #AllIn #TheWestWay
Throwback Thursday! Last week, our 6th graders engaged in a fantastic joint activity between Kalamazoo RESA and the Air Zoo. The KRESA Mobile Lab had an interactive experience that was aligned with a "Mission to Mars" activity done in the classroom by the Air Zoo.
Thank you for bringing learning to life for our Pioneers!
#KRESA #AirZoo #AllIn #TheWestWay
Thank you for bringing learning to life for our Pioneers!
#KRESA #AirZoo #AllIn #TheWestWay
IT'S THE HARD KNOCK LIFE!
Portage West Middle School is proud to present...
ANNIE JR.
March 20-22
Fri & Sat - 7pm
Sat & Sun - 2pm
Tickets are $12 & they're going fast!
Click here to buy your tix today! https://westmiddleschool.ludus.com/20050962
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
Portage West Middle School is proud to present...
ANNIE JR.
March 20-22
Fri & Sat - 7pm
Sat & Sun - 2pm
Tickets are $12 & they're going fast!
Click here to buy your tix today! https://westmiddleschool.ludus.com/20050962
#AnnieJr #AllIn #TheWestWay
