Spring Break is officially behind us which means summer is right around the corner!☀️☀️ Once again, PPS will be offering a variety of Summer Camps for area students! The Catalog of offerings is now available online at portageps.org/summercamps. Registration for PPS sports camps will be open Monday, May 5. PLEASE NOTE: Info on STEP camps, sponsored by the Portage Education, will be available on the PEF website at portageeducationfoundation.org. Registration for STEP camps will open Thursday, May 1.
about 7 hours ago, Portage Public Schools
summer camps catalog available at portageps.org
It’s the first day back from break, and those alarms definitely went off way too early—but that won’t stop us from celebrating a special group of administrators at PPS! 🥳 This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week and we have eight amazing APs to thank. This team works tirelessly every day to support our teachers, guide and motivate students, and create positive and safe learning environments in our schools. THANK YOU!
about 8 hours ago, Portage Public Schools
a group of people pose for a photo with text that says thank you assistant principals
How we feel about seeing your smiling faces back after Spring Break! 🎉👏 Welcome back everyone. Let's finish the school year strong!
about 9 hours ago, Portage Public Schools
people cheering in the stands in a gym
Please excuse the interruption to your Spring Break.. but today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!! Our parapros are crucial partners in all our schools to help students thrive in the classroom every day at PPS! We have hundreds of these amazing staff members in our buildings and appreciate their hard work!
4 days ago, Portage Public Schools
Parapro Appreciation Day with hearts
The 25-26 school year will be here before we know it! Enroll today at portageps.org.
5 days ago, Portage Public Schools
now enrolling for the 25-26 school year with photos
Singing, dancing, playing musical instruments and even dressing up as foxes for a rendition of a 2013 hit song -- these are the many talents of Portage Northern High School students. The annual Student Talent Show was a great way to end the week before Spring Break. To watch the Talent Show -- including a special performance by a rock band of teachers -- visit the PN YouTube page: youtube.com/@PortageNorthernHighSchool2025
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a boy plays guitar on stage while the audience holds up flash lights
two girls jumping as part of a dance on stage
a boy plays the cello on stage
a girl plays a flute on stage
two boys in fox costumes with another boy in a horse head in the background
a boy plays guitar on stage while the audience holds up flash lights
two girls rapping on stage
four teachers play in a rock band on stage
Amberly Elementary students celebrated Reading Month in style at this year's Nonfiction Fashion Show! Students dressed up in characters inspired by recent reading and showed off their creations in a parade for their families.
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a student in costume walks outside a school
students dressed in costume outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
parents wave at students outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
students dressed in costume outside a school building
a student speaks into a microphone outside a school
High five -- we made it to Spring Break! Enjoy your long break students and staff. We will see you back Monday, April 7.
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
two boys high five on top of their parents' shoulders
Hola, Bienvenido/a al Restaurante Mexicano La Finca. Como le puedo ayudar? Students in 8th grade Spanish class at North Middle School took a field trip to La Finca Mexican Restaurant to practice ordering in Spanish. Thanks to Teacher Luciana Rua-Weaver for sharing these photos. ¡Gran trabajo, estudiantes!
11 days ago, Portage Public Schools
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
students at tables inside a restaurant
🐾 Our Wildcats and their families had a great time Tuesday at this year's Woodland Elementary Family Night. 🐾
12 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a woman and a boy sit at desks in a classroom
girls play musical instruments in a classroom
a teacher leads students in a dance in a classroom
a woman scans renderings of a new building to view it in virtual reality
two girls pose for a photo wearing silly costumes
boys work on building bracelets at a table
a girl building a bracelet at a table
kids playing musical instruments while parents stand and watch in the background
a man smiles at a public safety officer in a classroom
a student writes letters in shaving cream on a table
Portage Central High Track athletes were up before the sun this morning! The distance runners started a morning practice at 5:15 a.m. under the stars at McCamley-Knight Field. Thanks to Coach Krzan for sharing these images of his dedicated athletes!
12 days ago, Portage Public Schools
students run on a track in the early morning hours
a crescent moon in the sky above McCamley Field
Is it Spring Break on a tropical island? Nope, it's just test prep in Mrs. Morris's classroom at Lake Center Elementary -- beach style! 🌊🌴☀️⛱️
12 days ago, Portage Public Schools
students studying for a test sitting on a beach float
students lay on beach floaties dressed in tropical wear
students studying for a test sitting on a beach float
students prepping for a test while on a blanket that looks like water
📚 First graders at Haverhill Elementary were visited Tuesday by Portage City Councilmember Jihan Ain Young for a special reading of 'How I Met My Monster.' 📚
13 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a classroom of students pose for a photo with a woman
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
We are celebrating creativity and talent this week at the Portage Northern IB student art show! 🎨✨ A variety of art mediums were on display including acrylic and needle felt to embroidery and ripped paper. Great job, Huskies!
13 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a glass mask
artwork
embroidered sweatshirt
paintings
a variety of ocean themed artwork
a glass snail
a paper art
two portraits of women
two embroidered possums
artwork on the wall
Gumper the rabbit was born with shorter ears than all of his friends … but he's a courageous bunny that saves the day and shows that everyone can be brave! Gumper made a special visit to Central Elementary School Monday to visit with students and tell his story. Thanks to author and illustrator Cherie Okonski for bringing your amazing story to our students at CEL for Reading Month.
14 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
a woman reads a book to a classroom of students
a rabbit mascot hugs students in a classroom
two women pose for a photo with a rabbit mascot
a rabbit mascot hugs students in a classroom
two women pose for a photo with a rabbit mascot
students smile approaching a rabbit mascot in a school
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
a rabbit mascot hugs students outside a school
🥳🤩 The Class of 2038 is in the building! 🥳🤩 Kindergarten Registration Night at Portage Public Schools was a chance for future kindergarten and young 5s students to enroll in school, meet their principal, collect spirit swag and more! Thank you to our community partners who helped make this event such a success!
18 days ago, Portage Public Schools
two boys high five on top of their parents' shoulders
a student high fives a woman
a little girl smiles at a mascot
a little boy spins a wheel of prizes
a woman gives a little boy a tshirt
women smile at a little kid at a table
a little girl smiles up at a man
two women smile at parents
a family smiles at a police officer
a man smiles down at a young child
Let's all take a collective deep breath …. it's the end of another quarter. Friday, March 21, is a HALF DAY for all students and staff and the last day of the third quarter. Have a restful weekend, and we will see you back in class Monday. ☺️
18 days ago, Portage Public Schools
take a deep breath graphic
"Schools to Tools" offered students an interactive and immersive glimpse into the world of skilled trades this week. Students from Northern, North Middle and Community High got to try their hand at different carpentry skills, virtual welding and more at the mobile experience, hosted by the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Thanks to PNHS teacher Mr. Wykrent for bringing such a great experience to our students!
18 days ago, Portage Public Schools
a girl uses an electric drill surrounded by other students
boys smile at each other
a student wearing virtual reality goggles
two boys using electric drills at a wooden table
two girls build a wooden structure
a student using a virtual welding tool
two boys using an electric drill surrounded at a wooden table
a student uses a hammer at a wooden table
a student using an electric drill at a wooden table
As summer quickly approaches, the PPS Food Service Department wants to remind families about Sun Bucks -- Michigan's Summer EBT program. Families with school-aged children who would qualify for free meals at school are eligible for grocery assistance during the summer months. The deadline to apply for May benefits is April 15. Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt to learn more.
18 days ago, Portage Public Schools
sun bucks michigan summer ebt
Our PPS Engagement Specialists are so very special they deserve their very own day of recognition! We have designated March 20 as the official ES Appreciation Day here at PPS. ❤️ The Engagement Specialists in each of our eight elementary schools serve as the school MTSS coordinator for Social Emotional Learning and school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. The team coordinates, plans, and implements support programs and services within the District and the community to ensure the academic and social/emotional success of our students. THANK YOU to our PPS ES's for your amazing commitment to our students! ❤️
18 days ago, Portage Public Schools
eight women pose for photos in a grid