February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month. It's a time to reflect on the past, educate in the present and celebrate the future. To learn more, visit www.blackhistorymonth.gov.
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
- 5th Grade: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27
- 8th Grade: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21
If you don't know where your child will attend, please visit portageps.org/enrollment to check your attendance boundaries.
Welcome to 2nd semester!
Staff at Portage Northern High School welcomed students into the new semester Tuesday morning as part of "Say Hello" Week, a week is dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among PN students and staff.
Curious Kids is hosting an Open House for 3 & 4-year-old Preschool Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 5-6 p.m.
Curious Kids is currently accepting enrollments for the current year and the 24-25 school year. Call 269-323-6780 to inquire.
The Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, for a regular business meeting at Central High School. The BOE will also meet for a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the PPS Administration Building to hold a closed session for the personnel evaluation of the Superintendent, as allowed under the Open Meetings Act.
To view the agenda, visit www.portageps.org/o/pps/page/board-meeting-dates-agendas.
"Carbs + Friends = Happiness!" - Eric Alburtus
Portage Central High School teachers and staff celebrated the end of first semester at their annual PancakeFest where they enjoyed a feast and fellowship with colleagues.
It's not too late to participate in the Board of Education survey. All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the District. Click here to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPS2024
The survey will be open through January 26.
Go Lions!! Students and staff at Central Elementary dressed up today to support the Detroit Lions ahead of Sunday's championship.
Will you be watching the big game?
Reminders: Thursday, January 25, is a half day for all students, and Friday, January 26, is no school for all students. Enjoy the long weekend!
Will Haenni, a meteorologist from Channel 3, visited with kindergarteners from Lake Center Elementary this morning to teach them all about the weather.
The students heard about tornado safety, asked questions about hurricanes and learned about vaporization and evaporation when Will "made a cloud" in a bottle using rubbing alcohol and a bike pump!
Thank you, Will!
It's not too late to participate in the Board of Education survey. All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the District.
Click here to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPS2024
The survey will be open through January 26.
What happens when there is a snow day during exam week? Here is the updated schedule for all PPS High Schools:
With this snow day, the rest of the week’s schedule will stay the same – and the exams that were scheduled for today are moving to Monday. So here is what that looks like:
-Tuesday, Jan. 23: Snow day
-Wednesday, Jan. 24: Exams for 5th and 6th hours, as previously scheduled, with high-school students dismissed at 11:50 7:40-9:40 a.m. 5th Hour Exam 9:50-11:50 a.m.
6th Hour Exam 12:15 p.m. Neighborhood Buses depart 2:50 Regular buses depart
-Thursday, Jan. 25: Exam for 7th hour, as well as the make-up session 7:40-9:40 a.m. 7th Hour Exam 9:50-10:55 a.m. Exam Makeup 11:05 a.m. Regular buses depart (No 2:50 bus today) Friday, Jan. 26: No school
-Monday, Jan. 29: Exams for 3th and 4th hours, with high-school students dismissed at 11:50 7:40-9:40 a.m. 3rd Hour Exam 9:50-11:50 a.m. 4th Hour Exam 12:15 p.m. Neighborhood Buses depart 2:50 Regular Buses Depart
-Tuesday, Jan. 30: The first day of the second semester
Just a reminder that when school is canceled, so is Winter Walking. Winter Walking at the Stable will not be open this evening, January 23, 2024. Thank you.
Mazie is 5 years old! The comfort dog at Portage Central Elementary celebrated her big day with students and staff Monday. Join us in wishing her the best birthday!
Portage Central High School is presenting "Mean Girls The Musical," beginning in February. Visit www.pctheatrearts.org to purchase your tickets today.
Good luck to our high school students taking final exams this week! 👏👏
Do you remember what your toughest high school exam was back in the day? 🤔
Winston, the new comfort dog at West Middle School, visited the Admin Building to get his official employee badge. We are so happy to have a new puppy on our team!
Another evening update regarding athletics for Wednesday, January 17:
- The middle school swim meet is CANCELLED
- No high school home games scheduled, but high school practices will continue as scheduled
- Portage Northern High wrestling vs. Loy Norrix High School will proceed
- Hockey vs. Lumen Christi will proceed
The Board of Education wants to hear from you! All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the District.
Click here to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPS2024
The survey will be open through January 26.
An important update on evening activities Tuesday, January 16:
- Winter Walking at Portage Central Stable is CANCELLED due to the snow day.
- Both Portage Central and Portage Northern basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening WILL PROCEED as planned.
- The Elementary Night previously planned for Tuesday night at Portage Northern High School has been RESCHEDULED to January 30. Tonight's game will be full admission price.
