Community Enrichment

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Portage Public Schools is proud to offer enrichment opportunities to our students and community, including free passes to athletic events for senior citizens and Summer Camps for area students.

Questions? Contact the PPS Community Relations Department at communications@portageps.org.

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Summer Camps

Summer Camps are once again back at Portage Public Schools! This year, we are offering sport camps including football, basketball, swimming, cheerleading and more!

Registration for PPS Summer Camps opens Monday, May 5, 2025.

The STEP Camps are sponsored by the Portage Education Foundation. This year, information about the STEP camps is available at portageeducationfoundation.org.

For questions about STEP camps, please contact Mark Stevenson at markjstevenson@yahoo.com or by calling 269-267-4439.

Gold Cards

Gold Cards offer benefits for Portage residents at least 62 years of age.

  • Free admission to home athletic events (excluding Hockey)

  • Discounts to plays and musicals (inquire at the box office)

Get yours today at the PPS Administration Building. You will be asked to provide an ID as proof of age and residency.

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Winter Walking

During the coldest months of the year, the indoor tracks at Portage Central High and Portage Northern High are opened to the community for Winter Walking.

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Jan. 7, 2025 through March 6, 2025:
(no Walking on Thursday, Jan. 16, for half day)

  • Tuesdays at Portage Central Stable

  • Thursdays at Portage Northern Dog House

Facility Rentals

Portage Public Schools and the Board of Education believe that school facilities are a valuable community resource to be made available for community use.  Looking to rent a space, click on the Facility Use Request link to learn more.

Facility Use Request
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PeachJar

Peachjar is an electronic flyer distribution system that allows community organizations and internal PPS organizations to share about upcoming events or program offerings with parents and students via email. Both internal and external groups must follow the District’s policies surrounding advertising and promotion. 

Are you a PPS staff member looking to advertise a PPS event? Please click here to learn more.