West Middle School

On this first day of Winter Break, here's a few pics of Friday's school wide Winter concert featuring performances by the 8th grade orchestra, 7th/8th grade choir, 8th grade band, and jazz band. A wonderful way to end the day and begin the break. Happy Monday Pioneers! #Music #AllIn #TheWestWay

Have a safe, restful, and rejuvenating Winter Break Pioneers! See you in 2026! #AllIn #TheWestWay

Yesterday, our 6th grade teams participated in another West Way Wednesday! The teams participated in a "Holiday Helpers Design Studio: A creative winter challenge for teamwork and problem solving." Students had the goals of 1) working together to design something that helps others and/or brings joy, 2) practice planning, organizing, and flexible thinking, and 3) reflect on how creative and teamwork make a difference.

Here are a few pictures of the students collectively inventing "a game that brings people together." They followed the Design Thinking Steps of Empathize, Brainstorm, Prototype, and Test & Share.

Way to go 6th grade!

#WestWayWednesday #AllIn #TheWestWay

2nd Annual Sneaker Ball! Thursday, December 18th 1:50pm - 2:40pm Concessions will be on sale by our PTSO! See the fliers for more details! #SneakerBall #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck this evening Pioneers! We have a double feature on deck!

#Band #AllIn #TheWestWay

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Congratulations, PWXC! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The City of Portage officially honored the 2025 Portage West Middle School Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams with a city proclamation recognizing their incredible season, leadership, teamwork, and achievements.

Even more special — October 4 has been officially proclaimed Portage West Cross Country Day in the City of Portage! 🎉

Thank you to our athletes, coaches, families, and supporters for an unforgettable season and for representing West with pride, grit, and sportsmanship.

#WestXC #PortageProud #PortageWest #CrossCountry #Teamwork #Champions #AllIn #TheWestWay

Our Winter Concert series continues!

Good luck this evening Pioneers!

#Choir #AllIn #TheWestWay

Season Finale!

Good luck today Pioneers!

#BoysBasketball #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck this evening to our 6th and 7th grade Orchestras, 7th/8th Grade Choir, 8th Grade Band, and 8th Grade Orchestra on their performances this evening!

#Band #Choir #Orchestra #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck today Pioneers!

#BoysBasketball #Swimming #Diving #AllIn #TheWestWay

Here's this Week in Sports. Our Boys Basketball Season concludes Tuesday! Girls Basketball Tryouts begin Wednesday! #BoysBasketball #GirlsBasketball #AllIn #TheWestWay

Our Holiday Concert Series kicks into full swing this week, beginning Monday! Come hear the sounds of our Pioneer musicians! #Band #Choir #Orchestra #AllIn #TheWestWay

HOLIDAY DRESS UP WEEK IS HERE! Monday - Mad About Plaid Tuesday - Festive Holiday Wear Wednesday - Grinch Day Thursday - Sneaker Ball Friday - Comfy Cozy Day Looking forward to a great week before Winter Break! Be creative Pioneers! #HolidayDressUp #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck today Pioneers!

#Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay

Ofc. Garrison stopped by today & joined our 6th graders in their archery unit. And would you look at that - BULLSEYE! Way to go Garrison!

Good luck to our Pioneer Archers at tomorrow's Grand Ledge Candy Cane Classic!

Have a great weekend Pioneers.

#Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay

Congratulations to Portage West 6th grader Cameron Brege for earning 2nd place for the 6th - 8th grade division at the Western Michigan University Engineering Innovation Expo last Friday for their Stitch Caddy 3000! Cameron and his partner, Lydia (homeschooled), also won the popular vote for their invention in the 6th - 8th grade division!

Outstanding job Cameron! Way to represent! Mr. Chappa, we have our first recruit for next year's expo crew from West!

#WMU #InnovationExpo #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck today Pioneers! #BoysBasketball #AllIn #TheWestWay

Good luck today Pioneers!

Only 7th Grade Today!

#BoysBasketball #AllIn #TheWestWay

PIONEERS!

Tuesday, December 9th, the PWMS Bands & 8th Grade Orchestra is hosting a fundraiser at Red Robin!

See the flyer for details!

#RedRobin #AllIn #TheWestWay