PIONEER FAMILIES!
The countdown is ON! We have a busy and exciting week ahead as we get ready to welcome our Pioneers back to West!
Check out the graphic attached for all of our important Back-to-School dates and details.
A FEW EXTRA REMINDERS:
6th Grade Orientation – Monday, 8/24
Orientation is for 6th grade students only from 7:57 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Parents/Guardians are invited to join Mr. Bailey for a brief session from 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Blue Gym.
Missing Orientation? Stop by the main office Tuesday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. to pick up your schedule and locker information.
Extra Locker & Schedule Practice
For 6th graders and new 7th/8th grade students who want a little extra practice before school begins:
• Wednesday, 8/26 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 8/27 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
These are self-guided opportunities to walk your schedule, find your classrooms, and practice your locker.
Then join us Wednesday evening from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for our WMS Open House!
Summer is winding down, Pioneer Families. Enjoy these last few days, and then it’s time to get ALL IN for an incredible 2026–27 school year!
We’re ready for you, Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Our 8th grade WEB Leaders began their training today in preparation for Monday’s 6th Grade Orientation!
WEB stands for Where Everybody Belongs and pairs our incoming 6th graders with trained 8th grade leaders who will help welcome and support them throughout their first year of middle school. Beyond Monday’s orientation, our WEB Leaders will periodically check in with their 6th grade friends to see how they’re doing and help them along the way.
One more day of training tomorrow! Thank you to our friends at Moorsbridge for hosting us, and great work today to our WEB Leaders and advisors!
#WEBLeaders #8thGrade #AllIn #TheWestWay
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Thanks to donated sleds from Portage Northern Football, support from the Portage Central Football Boosters to purchase new pads, and the hard work of our West Football coaching staff to move, power wash, and repaint them, our student-athletes now have newly refurbished equipment on the field!
We are incredibly thankful to both Portage Northern and Portage Central for helping make this happen! And a special shout out to our coaching staff for truly “Taking Care of This Place” and getting these sleds ready for our players.
Way to represent The West Way!
#Football #AllIn #TheWestWay
VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT DATE CHANGE 🏐
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our volleyball tryout dates have changed.
NEW DATES:
Monday, August 24
Tuesday, August 25
TIME REMAINS THE SAME:
3:00–4:30 PM
We apologize for the late change and appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Please help us spread the word to our Pioneer volleyball families!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Greetings Pioneers!
Tomorrow officially kicks off our Fall sports season! Cross Country and Football have their first practices, and Volleyball tryouts begin. A few reminders for our Pioneer student-athletes:
In order to participate in a practice or tryout, you must have an updated physical uploaded to FinalForms and your account must be all green. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are having any difficulty, feel free to email Mr. Moon at tmoon@portageps.org. He will also be around during practices and tryouts tomorrow.
Wear appropriate clothing for your sport and bring water!
Reach out to the coach of your Pioneer’s sport if you have any questions:
Cross Country: Mr. Hall – trhall@portageps.org
Football: Mr. Messing – cmessing@portageps.org
7th Grade Volleyball: Ms. P – aprzewozniak@portageps.org
8th Grade Volleyball: Ms. Ha – kha@portageps.org
Lastly, attached are our Fall season schedules! Dates and times are subject to change throughout the season, so make sure you bookmark our website and follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram at @GoWestMS for the latest updates.
Good luck tomorrow, Pioneers! We’re excited to get another season underway!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
We are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2033 in less than a couple weeks! Here's a letter with details about 6th grade orientation on August 24th as well as other pertinent information for the upcoming school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TcJBKadAgT9Mv2ShfcAlixCOEkpbP80Qo_GJHuXink/edit?usp=sharing
See you soon Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Need help enrolling your student for the 2026–27 school year? Stop by on Thursday, August 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Portage Central High School Commons. Our staff will be available to assist families through the enrollment process and answer any questions.
Families can also enjoy free food, giveaways, school bus tours, and information from community partners. Human Resources staff will be on-site to share employment opportunities with Portage Public Schools.
Please bring:
• Parent/Guardian photo ID (and proof of guardianship, if applicable)
• Birth certificate
• Proof of residency
• Immunization records (or an approved waiver)
• Current high school transcript (for high school students)
Please note: Due to construction on South Westnedge Avenue, visitors should park on the north side of Portage Central High School and follow the signs around the building to the event entrance.
We look forward to helping your family get ready for a successful school year!
A couple announcements:
1) Stop by tomorrow's "Pig Out At Public Safety" hosted by Portage Department of Public Safety. This event will be held at Central Park, 7810 Shaver Road, from 4 - 7pm. See the flyer for more details! Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Hinga will be there as well so be sure to stop by and say hello to your new admin team!
2) Here is our 26-27 School Supplies List! Families - supplies are SUGGESTED, not required. See the list for more details. Let your counselor or an administrator know if you need assistance with any items.
Have a wonderful week Pioneers!
#PigOutAtPublicSafety #SchoolSuppliesList #AllIn #TheWestWay
It is still summer, but conditioning is in full swing for Fall sports.
* Cross Country conditioning continues Monday. This is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader interested in running. Not required, but highly encouraged! Email Coach Hall at trhall@portageps.org with any questions.
* Football conditioning begins Tuesday. This is open to any 7th or 8th grader interested in playing this Fall. Not required, but encouraged! Email Coach Messing at cmessing@portageps.org with any questions.
Have a great week Pioneers!
#CrossCountry #Football #AllIn #TheWestWay
A few announcements from your teacher leaders:
1) There is currently an email out voting on the color of their new shirt. Enter your vote ASAP!
2) WEB Leader Training Dates:
* Thursday, August 20th 8am - 1pm
* Friday, August 21st 8am - 1pm
3) 6th Grade Orientation
* Monday, August 24th 7am - 1pm
Reach out to your teacher leaders if you have any questions.
#WEBLeaders #AllIn #TheWestWay
Portage West Cross Country Summer Conditioning begins Tomorrow!
Go to https://tinyurl.com/Sum2026WMSCrossCountry for all the details.
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
