After weeks of uncertainty, we are pleased to announce that school breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students for the 2025-2026 school year.
The state's budget, including the funding for meals, was passed by the State Legislature last week and will be signed by the Governor.
We know that students learn better when they have a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Like you, we are relieved that the funding to continue meals for the entire school year is now available so all students can benefit.
If you took the time to fill out the Federal Meal Benefits Application, thank you. These applications trigger other funding sources for the District, so your efforts will have a positive impact.
Families who deposited money into their child's account and would like a refund are asked to please email Susan Livingston, Food Service Director, at slivingston@portageps.org. Please include your name, your child's name, the amount you'd like refunded and a mailing address for her to send a check. Please allow for up to 30 days for the refund to be processed, and do not dispute the charge on your card as that will delay the refund process.
Thank you for your patience these past few weeks.
The state's budget, including the funding for meals, was passed by the State Legislature last week and will be signed by the Governor.
We know that students learn better when they have a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Like you, we are relieved that the funding to continue meals for the entire school year is now available so all students can benefit.
If you took the time to fill out the Federal Meal Benefits Application, thank you. These applications trigger other funding sources for the District, so your efforts will have a positive impact.
Families who deposited money into their child's account and would like a refund are asked to please email Susan Livingston, Food Service Director, at slivingston@portageps.org. Please include your name, your child's name, the amount you'd like refunded and a mailing address for her to send a check. Please allow for up to 30 days for the refund to be processed, and do not dispute the charge on your card as that will delay the refund process.
Thank you for your patience these past few weeks.
WMS Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Teacher/Student Swap Day!
Students, dress like the teachers and teachers, dress like the students. Let's see how creative our Pioneers will be!
#WMSSpiritWeek #TeacherStudentSwapDay #AllIn #TheWestWay
Students, dress like the teachers and teachers, dress like the students. Let's see how creative our Pioneers will be!
#WMSSpiritWeek #TeacherStudentSwapDay #AllIn #TheWestWay
Congratulations to our WMS Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams for WINNING the Portage Invitational, Michigan's Premier Cross-Country Event. Both JV and Varsity won their divisions! Out of 65 middle schools across the state!
We are so proud of you! Way to represent The West Way and Take Care of THIS Place Saturday!
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
We are so proud of you! Way to represent The West Way and Take Care of THIS Place Saturday!
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
It's a busy week ahead! In addition to our Week in Sports, see attached info for the following days...
Wednesday - 8th Grade PSAT Testing/Delayed start for 6th & 7th Grade
Thursday - 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip Meeting
Friday - Picture Day
And it's Spirit Week! Let's have a great week on purpose Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
Spirit Week begins tomorrow! Monday is Crazy Hair/Hat Day! Let's see who can be the creative🤔
#WMSSpiritWeek #CrazyHairDay #HatDay #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#PortageInvite #CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
#PortageInvite #CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
The next season of sports will be here before you know it!
Here's information about Boys Basketball tryouts and Archery.
#BoysBasketball #Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay
The next season of sports will be here before you know it!
Here's information about Boys Basketball tryouts and Archery.
#BoysBasketball #Archery #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#Volleyball #AllIn #TheWestWeay
#Volleyball #AllIn #TheWestWeay
Winston stopped by yesterday's KAMSL Championships to cheer on current Pioneers with former Pioneers! @winstongoeswest
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#Football #AllIn #TheWestWay
#Football #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
Get ready for next week's WMS Spirit Week 10/6 - 10/10!
Monday, October 6th: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Tuesday, October 7th: Teacher/Student Swap
Wednesday, October 8th: XTS Theme (More details to come in Monday's XTS Huddle)
Thursday, October 9th: Pink Out
Friday, October 10th: PN vs PC day (Yes it's picture day! You can still change into or wear PN/PC gear if you choose)
Represent Pioneers!
#SpiritWeek #AllIn #TheWestWay
Get ready for next week's WMS Spirit Week 10/6 - 10/10!
Monday, October 6th: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Tuesday, October 7th: Teacher/Student Swap
Wednesday, October 8th: XTS Theme (More details to come in Monday's XTS Huddle)
Thursday, October 9th: Pink Out
Friday, October 10th: PN vs PC day (Yes it's picture day! You can still change into or wear PN/PC gear if you choose)
Represent Pioneers!
#SpiritWeek #AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#CrossCountry #Volleyball #AllIn #TheWestWay
#CrossCountry #Volleyball #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
WMS Spirit Week is next week! Take a look at our dress up days and get ready to represent!
#SpiritWeek #AllIn #TheWestWay
WMS Spirit Week is next week! Take a look at our dress up days and get ready to represent!
#SpiritWeek #AllIn #TheWestWay
PIONEERS!
Portage West is looking for a couple new team members to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Mr. Messenger at jmessenger@portageps.org.
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Portage West is looking for a couple new team members to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Mr. Messenger at jmessenger@portageps.org.
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Shout out to our band Pioneers that joined the Portage Central High School Marching Band on Friday for their Homecoming! They rehearsed and performed, representing "The West Way" on Mustang Way!
Great job Pioneers! This Friday, look for our Pioneers at the Portage Northern Homecoming!
#Band #Homecoming #People #PortageCentralHS #AllIn #TheWestWay
Great job Pioneers! This Friday, look for our Pioneers at the Portage Northern Homecoming!
#Band #Homecoming #People #PortageCentralHS #AllIn #TheWestWay
🚀 What a weekend for the Portage West Middle School Pioneers XC team!
Both our boys and girls squads were CHAMPIONS at the Bulldog Invite on Saturday! 🏆🔥
And even bigger news: we are officially ranked #1 in Michigan Division 1 middle school cross country for both boys and girls!
Pioneer pride is running strong!
#PioneerPride #1inMichigan #CrossCountry #XCStrong #AllIn #TheWestWay
Here's this Week in Sports!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Good luck today Pioneers!
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
#CrossCountry #AllIn #TheWestWay
Remember tomorrow is Red, White, and Blue Day!
Represent in your class colors Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Represent in your class colors Pioneers!
#AllIn #TheWestWay
Pioneer Family!
Our students and staff have been participating in a school wide 3 on 3 basketball tournament during XTS the past couple days. The tournament is being sponsored by our PBIS team. Students were able to sign up and each team is comprised of one 6th grade, one 7th grade, one 8th grader, one additional student, and one staff member. Names were randomized and teams were created. Students that signed up are able to participate as long as they weren't signed out by a teacher during XTS for additional academic support.
Take a look at these picture highlights over the first 2 days of the inaugural tournament. Great job to all the participants! Still plenty of basketball to be played.
#BasketballTournament #AllIn #TheWestWay
Our students and staff have been participating in a school wide 3 on 3 basketball tournament during XTS the past couple days. The tournament is being sponsored by our PBIS team. Students were able to sign up and each team is comprised of one 6th grade, one 7th grade, one 8th grader, one additional student, and one staff member. Names were randomized and teams were created. Students that signed up are able to participate as long as they weren't signed out by a teacher during XTS for additional academic support.
Take a look at these picture highlights over the first 2 days of the inaugural tournament. Great job to all the participants! Still plenty of basketball to be played.
#BasketballTournament #AllIn #TheWestWay
