Tonight our 7th & 8th grade football players that have attended conditioning this summer went to @fletcherspubtexas for a team dinner after classroom talk. The boys have been hard at work and are looking forward to a great season. Thank you Fletcher's for hosting!
#Football #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
Mark your calendars with these important back-to-school dates!
We'll see you soon!
#BackToSchool #AllIn #TheWestWay
Join us for the Portage Public Schools Enrollment Event!
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!
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!
Welcome to August Pioneers! The last day of this month, our hallways will once again be filled with our scholars...but it is still summer 😎 so continue to enjoy!
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
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
Happy August Pioneers! Here's athletic schedule for this week.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is PPS Sports Physical Night at Portage Northern HS from 5:30-7. If you plan on playing a sport, you will need an up to date physical. If you don't have one yet, here's your opportunity.
#SportsPhysical #AllIn #TheWestWY
If your student plans to participate in athletics this school year, now is a great time to get their required sports physical completed.
Portage Public Schools is offering a sports physical opportunity for students entering grades 6–12 on MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd from 5:30-7pm at PORTAGE NORTHERN HS. Check out the flyer for more information.
Let's get our Pioneers ready for a great year of competition!
#Athletics #StudentAthletes #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
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
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 of our rising 7th & 8th grade Pioneers have participated in a 2 week Project Based Learning Summer Experience with both Mustang and Husky peers.
They have engaged in two projects: 1) The Dirty Truth - Can Earth be saved...or is Mars our only hope? and 2) 50 Years of Interest - Can students help create a class of millionaires?
The students have learned, researched, and developed unique, authentic public products they will be presenting at their Share Fair this Thursday.
Great job middle schoolers! Can't wait to see what they've come up with!
#ProjectBasedLearning #AllIn #TheWestWay
8th Grade WEB Leaders!
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
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
PIONEERS!
Portage West Cross Country Summer Conditioning begins Tomorrow!
Go to https://tinyurl.com/Sum2026WMSCrossCountry for all the details.
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
Portage West Cross Country Summer Conditioning begins Tomorrow!
Go to https://tinyurl.com/Sum2026WMSCrossCountry for all the details.
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS! We have some amazing summer news to share!
Today at the New Balance Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Cooper Pound took fifth in the NATION in the middle school division for the 800m run. He broke 2 minutes, finishing in 1:59, a Personal Best! He received an All American patch on the podium.
Congratulations Cooper!! What an outstanding accomplishment! Way to represent on the national stage!
#NewBalanceNationals #Philadelphia #800m #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our Class of 2026 travelers are off to DC! East Coast, here we come!
#Gettysburg #WashingtonDC #Maryland #Virginia #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
See the flyer for details about the Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Program!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
See you in the Fall Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Rising 7th and 8th Graders for the 2026-2027 School Year,
See the flyer for Chromebook Care reminders for the summer.
#AllIn #TheWestWay
See the flyer for Chromebook Care reminders for the summer.
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Beautiful evening celebrating our 8th grade students at the Recognition & Awards Program!
Congratulations, Class of 2030! As you prepare for the next chapter, remember: Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer.
Best of luck in high school—we can't wait to see all that you accomplish!
#8thGrade #Recognition #Awards #AllIn #TheWestWay
Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month winners for the 2025-2026 school year. These scholars were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting The West Way: Taking Care of Yourself, Each Other, and This Place. Our 8th graders even received a few words of encouragement from Superintendent Edwards who just happened to be visiting the building today.
Each student received a gift card to either @rittersportage or @bellacreamery for this accomplishment. Thank you Ritter's and Bella Creamery for the donations! Way to go Pioneers!
#StudentOfTheMonth #AllIn #TheWestWay
This evening, June 4th, is our 8th Grade Recognition & Awards Ceremony. This event is for ALL 8th graders. Every 8th grade Pioneer will hear their name called as we celebrate the high school promotion for the Class of 2030.
The ceremony will be held at Huskie Stadium at 7pm. 8th graders should arrive by 6:45 to line up for their procession.
*No tickets required for audience members.
We look forward to celebrating all of our 8th graders as they prepare to embark on their high school journey.
See you there!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
The ceremony will be held at Huskie Stadium at 7pm. 8th graders should arrive by 6:45 to line up for their procession.
*No tickets required for audience members.
We look forward to celebrating all of our 8th graders as they prepare to embark on their high school journey.
See you there!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
We'd like to extend a HUGE congratulations to 8th graders Maya A. and Patrick R. on being selected to the newest cohort of Jeter's Leaders!
Jeter's Leaders is a leadership development program created to empower, recognize and enhance the skills of high school students. Learn more about the program here: https://www.mlb.com/turn-2-foundation/jeters-leaders/mission
Shout out to all of our students that pursued this opportunity! Again, congratulations Maya and Patrick!
#JetersLeaders #AllIn #TheWestWay
Jeter's Leaders is a leadership development program created to empower, recognize and enhance the skills of high school students. Learn more about the program here: https://www.mlb.com/turn-2-foundation/jeters-leaders/mission
Shout out to all of our students that pursued this opportunity! Again, congratulations Maya and Patrick!
#JetersLeaders #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our concert season has come to an end. Bravo to all of our band, choir, and orchestra Pioneers! You have practiced and performed all year with each performance outshining the last. Kudos to Mr. Kozian, Mrs. Sturdy, and Dr. Steinhauser on another successful year!
#Band #Choir #Orchestra #AllIn #TheWestWay
#Band #Choir #Orchestra #AllIn #TheWestWay
