It was Puppy Picture Day at PPS!
Here are four of our eight student comfort dogs here at PPS, who sat like the good puppers they are for Picture Day!
To learn more about our comfort dogs, visit our Student Health & Wellbeing page at portageps.org.
It is Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity for students to focus on the voices, experiences, and legacies of Hispanic Americans.
The PPS ELA Curriculum brings Hispanic voices through stories during the school year. Check back in through October 15 for highlights of some of the books students are reading and visit our Curriculum page at portageps.org/o/pps/page/curriculum to learn more.
First up is "Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos," a book from the 1st Grade unit titled Inspiring Artists and Musicians. This book chronicles the life of one of the world's most influential painters.
Teachers learn too!
6th grade teachers are gathered today to learn more about project-based learning from the Van Andel Institute, a nonprofit research and science education organization.
Curious Kids Preschool is currently enrolling 3 and 4 year olds for full and half-day school. Call 269-323-6780 or visit portageps.org/o/pps/page/early-childhood-programs to learn more.
Today is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the American Latino community.
The national observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
Congratulations to Collin Nuismer, a former ELA teacher at Central Middle, for winning a Star Teacher Award.
Now working as the ELA Instructional Coach, he was nominated for the award by a 7th grade student and gifted school supplies from Kalamazoo Orthodontics.
Thank you Collin for your hard work and dedication to our students! 👏
On the app, you’ll find photos from your child’s school, school and District events and more. Plus, you can sign up to receive push notifications for snow days or in the event of an emergency at your child’s school.
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REMINDER: The first day of school is Monday, August 28. It is a half day. We can't wait to see you!
WELCOME BACK!
Yesterday, the Portage Central High School Marching Band helped us kick off the new school year. Staff also heard from two current PPS students on what they need to succeed and from Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and PPS Alumnus Lindsay Tarpley.
Tonight is the night!
You're invited to come view the new English Language Arts curriculum for K-8 at the PPS ELA Family Night 6-7:30 p.m. TONIGHT Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Portage District Library.
There will be games, activities, raffles, and an opportunity to see the units for each grade level. Don't miss it!
Bus Route Information is now available in your student's Skyward Family Access. Please check your account and call 269-323-5151 if you have any questions.
At last night's meeting, the Board of Education approved a partial 2023-24 School Year Calendar. The complete calendar is contingent on ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association.
Click here to view https://www.portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar
We are loving our new website and app! Have you downloaded the app yet? Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. You will find even more on the new website, which is more mobile friendly and can be translated into your chosen language.
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You're invited to come view the new English Language Arts curriculum for K-8 at the PPS ELA Family Night 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Portage District Library.
There will be games, activities, raffles, and an opportunity to see the units for each grade level. Don't miss it!
Are you interested in caring for our youngest PPS learners? Curious Kids is holding Open Interviews from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.
Positions are available from infant care to preschool educators. Join us!
Are you wondering how PPS will communicate with you as we start the new school year? Whether its snow days, social media sharing or critical communication, we have a plan to keep staff, students and families informed. Please review our Communication Expectations online to learn more about how the District will share information with you and what you can do to stay up-to-date. https://www.portageps.org/page/communication-expectations
The countdown to back-to-school is on! There's a lot of work to do including cleaning buildings in preparation for students' return. Join me in thanking Tevin, a PPS custodian, and others for all this hard work! Remember, you can find back-to-school information at https://www.portageps.org/page/back-to-school-at-pps
Office secretaries are back at PPS and attending training all day today to prepare for the new school year!
Reminder, you can find back-to-school information at https://www.portageps.org/page/back-to-school-at-pps.
We're thrilled to announce the new website and app for PPS! The new website is more mobile friendly and can also be translated into your chosen language.
Most families use their phones as a primary means of communication, so we've created an app that is custom-built and a more mobile-friendly website.
The app gives families a quick way to access news and announcements, events, the staff directory, alerts, dining and more! The app can also be customized to your chosen language.
Be sure to sign up for notifications to receive alerts for snow days or emergencies directly to your phone!
It's everything PPS, in your pocket.
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PPS is looking for crossing guards to help protect our students! Interested? Call Tom King at 317-506-3967.
