
November 8, 2023
PIONEERS! We are conducting a shoe drive fundraiser from November 13 through January 19 to raise funds for WINSTON, our new Comfort Dog. Portage West will earn funds based on the...

November 6, 2023
School psychologists at PPS play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our students. The group of 11 provide evaluation and consultation services for students in need of s...

November 1, 2023
Greetings Pioneers, The West Middle School Ski Club will continue to sell Timber Ridge Ski Passes until November 15th. Our Ski Club night will be every Thursday starting January...

October 31, 2023
The first snowflakes have officially fallen in Portage! Whether you are feeling excited for the season of snow and cold or you're dreading the icy roads and freezing temps, winter...

October 24, 2023
Greetings Pioneers!
Information for Archery, Boys Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Swimming & Diving, and Wrestling is now posted on our WMS Athletics page.
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October 24, 2023
Greetings Pioneer Community! Are you or someone you know interested in helping out with our Science Olympiad team? It only takes about 2 hours, one day a week! The team is loo...

October 18, 2023
It is National School Bus Safety Week! Annually, our fleet of buses undergo a state safety inspection. Once again this year, the Transportation Department received an A+ Cert...

October 18, 2023
On Tuesday, October 17th, members of our Red Ribbon Week committee, additional Portage West students, and 2 former West students (currently attending Portage Central and Portage No...

October 10, 2023
Portage West Middle School celebrated our 50 Year Anniversary on Wednesday, September 27th. Members of the community came to West where they received tours of the building from ou...

October 10, 2023
Saturday, October 7th was the Portage Invitational Cross Country meet. Hundreds of runners from around the state came to West Middle School to compete on a rainy, cold day. Our bo...

October 10, 2023
Ten Tips for Better Mental Health
1. Value yourself:
Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects...

October 9, 2023
The Portage Public Schools K-12 Social Studies Department is dedicated to offering our students inclusive, rigorous, and real-world education. As we are starting our curriculu...
September 29, 2023
We are excited to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students this new school year thanks to the Michigan Healthy School Meals Program. But, families, we still need your help!...

September 28, 2023
High school students are helping their younger peers succeed at PPS while learning the English language.
A group of five high school students who came to PPS with little or ...

September 25, 2023
The complete 2023-24 School Year Calendar was approved by the Board of Education Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, following ratification from the Portage Education Association. The compl...

September 11, 2023
Attention Families: The Community Relations Department is testing our new text/robocall communication tool, and we need your help! The system syncs with Skyward Family Acces...

September 7, 2023
Dear Families:
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong rea...

August 30, 2023
Greetings Former and Current Pioneers!
You are cordially invited to our Portage West Middle School 50 Year Anniversary Celebration! Feel free to share with friends, family, and...
August 29, 2023
Negotiations with the Portage Education Association are ongoing.
In an effort to improve communication with stakeholders (including taxpayers) and to add transparency to the D...

August 25, 2023
The English Language Arts Family Night was a success! Thank you to the nearly 300 community members, parents, guardians, teachers and staff who joined our Curriculum Department ...