Two educators were honored last week with the Heart of Education Award. The award was created to recognize the amazing PPS staff that go above and beyond to support the mental health and wellness of our students.
Through compassion, empathy, and a dedication to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment, these people not only guide their students academically but also help them flourish as confident, resilient individuals.
THANK YOU to Cayla Fuld and Kim LaDuke at Central Elementary for making a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of your students. Your kindness and dedication to their wellbeing are an inspiration to all, and your influence extends far beyond the lessons you teach.
Happy Thanksgiving! What food are you most looking forward to eating today? 🍠🍗🥧
Reminder, there is NO school Wednesday - Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your rest and time off, and we will see you Monday!
Congratulations to the Portage Central Women's Swim & Dive Team on their 5th place finish at the MHSAA Division II State Championship this past weekend. 🏅
Breadlifters from Portage Northern High may be in your neighborhood tomorrow! It's the Huskies' turn to canvas Portage neighborhoods collecting donations in exchange for a loaf of bread.
This year, students from both high schools are raising money for Pediatric Heart Transplants at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Donations online are still open: michiganmedicine.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=698
Whether a veteran of the classroom or new to the job, our substitute educators are here to help! Today is Substitute Educator Appreciation Day, and we have so many great people to be thankful for.
Char and Kelly are two of our great subs that help keep the learning flowing at PPS when teachers need to be out.
Thank you! To read more about Char and Kelly, visit portageps.org/news
Our Mustang Mentors deserve all the gratitude! The group of Portage Central High students volunteer their time to provide their support and guidance to students at Central Middle. Thank you, Mustangs, for being such great role models! 💛💙
This cold, rainy weather makes for a perfect day of reading. Great job 2nd graders at 12th Street Elementary!
Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? Staff at 12th Street Elementary are! 🎅🎄
As part of Undercover Spirit Week, staff dress up and students have to guess the theme of the day. Today's theme was Your Favorite Holiday. 🎄🎅
PPS is hosting a Teen Substance Misuse event for parents and caregivers Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn the impacts of common substances and strategies to help support your student.
Several PPS Art Teachers from across the District attended the Michigan Art Education Association conference in Lansing this weekend. Some even presented their own sessions for their colleagues across the state.
We are proud of our teaching staff for their continued pursuit of excellence!
This week is School Psychologist Appreciation! Our talented team of psychologists are important partners in students' success and wellbeing in and out of the classroom. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to PPS students!
Today is an important reminder to thank those who fought for our freedoms. Thank you veterans!
At tonight's playoffs game, the Mattawan National Honor Society and Portage Central Student Council are "Teaming Up" to end Period Poverty in Africa, and they need you! Please bring donations of feminine hygiene products to the game tonight at McCamley-Knight Field!
How do you measure a year in the life? Find out starting TONIGHT! Portage Northern High's production of RENT: School Edition opens Friday, Nov. 8. Get your tickets now at pndrama.ludus.com.
Come on out to cheer on our Huskies Volleyball Team TONIGHT as they take on Mattawan in District Finals at 5:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Central High.
Tickets on GoFan @ gofan.co/event/2121968?schoolId=MI10229.
Students faced off with staff in a volleyball game Thursday.
Football Fever continues Friday, 7 p.m., for Portage Central High School! The Mustangs will take on Mattawan at McCamley-Knight Field in the second round of MHSAA playoffs. Once again, NO passes will be accepted at the gate.
Visit gofan.co/event/2142289?schoolId=MI10167 to buy your tickets today!
November is Native American Heritage Month and Portage Central High is highlighting influential Native Americans in our history.
The holiday was first declared in a U.S. state on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating the month of November as the annual time of reflection and celebration and the honoring of Native Americans.
To learn more, visit www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov.
We have someone very important to introduce to you! Toby is the new comfort dog at Portage Central High School. He replaced Phoebe, who is enjoying retirement at home with her family. To learn more about our comfort dogs, visit portageps.org/page/student-health-and-wellbeing.
