The Portage Central Varsity Boys Basketball team visited our youngest Mustangs at Central Elementary this week to read them stories. Thank you, Mustangs for being such great role models to our young learners.
We would LOVE to see all our amazing students at school tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 14, for Count Day!
In honor of Black History Month, Portage Central High School is educating its staff and students on important and impactful African Americans throughout history.
The bulletin board is displayed in the Main Office, but students, staff and community members can read more about the individuals on the PC Virtual Bulletin Board, which was created during COVID to engage students while away.
To view the bulletin board, visit https://sites.google.com/portageps.org/pcvirtualbulletinboard
Elementary students across the District met to battle it out Monday evening at the annual Battle of the Books where students are quizzed on their knowledge of books.
Here are some photos from 12th Street Elementary's night.
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.
Milton is back to work Monday at Central Middle School. 🐾
John Dunlop, PE teacher at Central Middle School, and Michigan's PE Teacher of the Year, spoke with MLive about the importance of connecting with students after the pandemic.
Congratulations to John!
Click here to read more: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/02/michigans-pe-teacher-of-the-year-focuses-on-interpersonal-skills-after-pandemic-trauma.html
TONIGHT, the Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. for a policy governance retreat at the PPS Admin Building. Following the retreat will be a regular business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Central High School.
To stream the regular business meeting, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgP_TKfLi3ltZxWLmtZS52g
Congratulations to the Central Middle School Mathcounts team, who placed 1st at the regional competition today at WMU. The team will advance to the state championship at MSU in March. Great job!!
This week we are celebrating our School Counselors. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Thank you, counselors, for your incredible work in helping our students succeed!
The Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, for a policy governance retreat at the PPS Admin Building. Following the retreat will be a regular business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Central High School.
To view the agenda, visit www.portageps.org/o/pps/page/board-meeting-dates-agendas.
Portage Central High's "Mean Girls" opens TOMORROW, Feb. 9.
Get your tickets today at pctheatrearts.org.
Peer to Peer at Portage Northern High School is one of many mentorship programs throughout the District. At NHS, students with disabilities are paired with their classmates for learning and fun activities.
Wednesday, students spent their lunch hour "Reading with Love" to their peers. Great job, Huskies!
Attention families, do you wish for your student(s) to attend a different PPS school than your boundary-assigned building? The In-District Student Transfer Program is now open through the month of February.
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.
Registration is now live for the Young 5's & Kindergarten Family Welcome Night (6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29). RSVP online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/young-5s-kindergarten.
HR Recruiting and Retention Specialist Melinda Nelson and Tammy Karmon-Hoffman, coordinator of Curious Kids Early Learning Center, attended a job fair at Western Michigan University today looking for the best and brightest to join our team at PPS.
The Portage Central Mustangs celebrated Winter Homecoming this week ahead of Friday's home basketball game.
Good luck tonight, Mustangs!!
It's been another great day of learning for our PPS teachers and staff! From Google Classroom demos and AI in Education to School Safety and classroom routines, our educators are gaining and refreshing crucial skills to help our students thrive.
Great job, educators!
Don't forget to turn off your alarms, students! Friday, Feb. 2, is no school for students, while teachers and staff will be attending Professional Development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom was the topic of discussion at today's meeting between Superintendent Bielang, his staff and the presidents of our school PTOs.
The meetings are a chance for the superintendent to keep the presidents informed on a variety of topics and for the PTOs to ask questions or raise concerns.
Thank you to those serving on PTOs throughout our District.
