PPS is offering Schools of Choice applications for students living in Kalamazoo County or within any intermediate school district (ISD) that borders KRESA.
The application window is open March 1 through April 1, 2024. Apply online at portageps.org/schoolsofchoice.
The Amberly Elementary Dance Club is busy this week preparing for their upcoming dance recital.
The group of more than 50 students will perform a trio of contemporary, jazz and hip hop dances at their April 19 recital, where they will partner with the WMU Elite Dance Team.
The co-ed student club was started last year and is open to 3rd-5th grade students. Great job, Amberly Tigers!!
Attention families, do you wish for your student(s) to attend a different PPS school than your boundary-assigned building? Friday, March 1, is the last day of the In-District Student Transfer Program.
These transfers are for families with extraordinary circumstances and/or hardships that prevent the ability to attend their assigned school.
Visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/student-transfer-programs to learn more and apply.
Did you know that PPS enjoys the companionship of nine specially-trained comfort dogs? Watch the video at the link below to learn about how Central Elementary's Mazie, much like her puppy peers, helps our students and staff. And, check out photos of all the dogs at portageps.org/page/student-health-and-wellbeing
https://youtu.be/kSdp0pwGod8?feature=shared
The freedom to move is the new name of the game in elementary education. Flexible seating options are coming to the new elementary schools. Read more here: https://www.portageps.org/article/1479488
The Board of Education will meet TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. Can't make it in person? Stream the meeting live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgP_TKfLi3ltZxWLmtZS52g
The Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, for a regular business meeting at Portage Central High School.
For more information, visit https://www.portageps.org/page/board-of-education
Patterns and fine motor skills were the lesson in Young Fives yesterday at Amberly Elementary. Way to go, Tigers!
This week, teams from our eight elementary schools competed at the annual Grand Battle of the Books. Good job to all of our students!
There may be no snow, but it's time for Mid-Winter Break! Don't forget, there is no school Friday, Feb. 23 and Monday, Feb. 26.
Mrs. Kirschman's and Mrs. Shugars' Healthy Living class at Portage Community High School made protein rich egg bites Thursday.
The students have been learning about inexpensive nutrient rich "easy" meals they can make at home. They even used the chives that were grown by Mr. Trierweiler's Agricultural Science class.
Great job!!
Ward Vanderberg spent four years in the U.S. Air Force and four decades working at what was once known as the Upjohn Company. But, driving students to and from school every day for the past 18 years is the most rewarding job he's ever had.
Vanderberg is one of the dozens of PPS bus drivers responsible for safely transporting some 5,500 students to and from school at Portage Public Schools.
Thursday, Feb. 22, is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We have many smiling faces to appreciate across the District. THANK YOU to the PPS Transportation Team!
To read more about Ward's story, visit portageps.org/news.
Just keep swimming through February because March is on its way! Portage North Middle School will present "Finding Nemo Jr." March 8-17.
Tickets go on sale March 4 at pndrama.org.
Parents and caregivers of students transitioning to a new school next year are invited to come find out what to expect at Family Welcome Nights!
- Y5/K: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 (RSVP online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/young-5s-kindergarten)
- 5th Grade: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27
- 8th Grade: Wednesday, Feb. 21 (check with your high school for times)
If you don't know where your child will attend, please visit portageps.org/enrollment to check your attendance boundaries.
Portage Northern's highest achieving students were rewarded last week at the inaugural PACK Rally, an academic pep assembly.
Students played games, listened to the band of teachers named "Geezer" and saw a performance from members of the WMU Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Upsilon Chapter Step Group as part of their celebration.
As part of their Black History Month lessons, Moorsbridge Elementary invited special guests from the community to share in their morning announcements to classrooms. Today, Portage City Councilmember Jihan Young spoke to students about her role in local government.
Thank you, Councilmember Young for sharing your time and knowledge this morning!
Building and District leaders met this week for professional development on leadership. Thank you to Fielding International, an educational consulting service, for the great training to help our leaders do their best at educating our students.
Portage Central High School will transform into a world of wizards and magic this fall!
PCHS was one of 29 schools across the nation chosen in Broadway Licensing Global's "Wands at the Ready" contest to perform the new high school edition of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Read more here: https://playbill.com/article/these-are-the-1st-high-schools-that-will-get-to-perform-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child
Mark your calendars and ready your wands for Oct./Nov. 2024 to see Harry Potter at Central High!
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Visit portageps.org/enrollment to learn more.
Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Officer Kite and Officer Burleson play an important role in keeping our students and staff safe. Thank you!!
