
September 25, 2025
They are running lines, practicing dance moves and prepping the stage... it's nearly time for fall musicals at Portage Public Schools! Students at both Portage Northern High and ...

September 24, 2025
A group of student advisors who have the ear of the District’s superintendent are a key point of connection between the student body and the decision maker at the top. “It’s cr...

September 19, 2025
As Superintendent Johnny Edwards begins his fourth month leading Portage Public Schools, his efforts to hear from the community continue. Superintendent Edwards once again wan...

September 16, 2025
The District is holding two 2025 Bond Information Nights in the coming weeks ahead of the November election. The events are open to everyone -- families, students, staff and comm...

September 15, 2025
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, families who do not otherwise qualify for meal benefits will be charged for meals, pending finalization of a state budget in Lansing. For the last...

September 9, 2025
The FULL 2025-26 school year calendar is now available online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar .

September 4, 2025
The COVID 19 pandemic upended the global economy in ways that still affect us all, including our investment in new schools and vital technology. Portage Public Schools is presenti...

August 28, 2025
He started as a student in the Portage Northern High School woodshop. After graduating, he's returned to the very same classroom in a new role. Robert Haworth, a 2025 graduate of...

August 28, 2025
A teacher at Amberly Elementary is getting new resources to help her students, all thanks to a grant award. Caitlyn Walsh was awarded $3,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foun...

August 27, 2025
It's the start of a new chapter in the Hive at Haverhill Elementary! Please join us from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 , for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and building walk thro...

August 26, 2025
There will be free meals for ALL students until September 30th. Due to budgetary uncertainty in Michigan, families who do NOT qualify for Education and Nutrition Benefits will ha...

August 22, 2025
Students won't learn in classrooms. They won't sit at stationary, hard desks. Students at Haverhill and Central Elementary schools will learn in a reimagined school building -- w...

August 21, 2025
Welcome back to all Portage Public Schools students and families! We are excited to begin the new school year and would like to share some important transportation updates. We ...

August 20, 2025
It's the start of a new chapter at Portage Central Elementary! The community is invited to join us from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 , for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and bui...

August 19, 2025
Brand new learning spaces and gorgeous views greeted families in our brand new Haverhill and Central elementary schools. Students and their families were the first to walk the b...

August 14, 2025
We are counting down the days until we see your wonderful faces again! Hear from Superintendent Johnny Edwards on his upcoming Meet-and-Greet and the excitement of another great s...
August 6, 2025
The start of the 25-26 school year is very near! As the District completes finishing touches on two brand new elementary schools – Central and Haverhill elementary, we have an ...

August 4, 2025
Welcome back for the 2025-26 school year! As our summer break nears its end, the excitement of a new school year is in the air. We are eagerly awaiting the opening of our two ne...

August 1, 2025
The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, staff and families. From important dates to school supply lists, there is a lot of information that families need to ...

July 31, 2025
It’s an exciting time at PPS! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcome to the 2025-26 school year. This may be one of the most exciting school years in recent memory. We w...