
A new boys' mentoring group is building bridges among peers at Portage West Middle School. To read more, visit portageps.org/news


It's Inclusion Week at Portage Central High School! Students took time to reflect on what inclusion means to them as part of Central's initiative to promote community among the Mustangs.









⚡️🧙♂️Some amazing stage magic is coming soon at Portage Central High School! ⚡️🧙♂️
Here is a super duper sneak preview of what's to come at "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” High School Edition. The show opens Friday, Feb. 7. Visit pctheatrearts.org to buy your tickets today!


Our students came out tonight! The Huskies and Mustangs battled it out on the court. Congratulations to the Mustangs on your win tonight! 💙💛💙💛






You'll recognize Disney's biggest villains in Portage Northern High's production of "Descendants: The Musical." The show opens Friday! Get your tickets today at pndrama.ludus.com.











We're so happy you're back!
At Northern High, students and staff greeted each other Thursday with smiles as part of Say Hello Week, an initiative to promote friendship, kindness and community.







The cold spell continues! PPS will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Curious Kids will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday.


We are looking forward to warmer temps and the rivalry boys basketball game between the Mustangs and Huskies Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
A special collaboration between the teams will benefit our community. Join us to cheer on your favorite team and help us support Twelve Baskets!


Due to the continued freezing temperatures and snowy conditions, PPS will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Curious Kids will also be closed and Winter Walking is canceled Tuesday.


The excitement of the wizarding world is finally here! ⚡️⚡️Tickets are now on sale for the Portage Central High School production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” High School Edition. Visit pctheatrearts.org to buy your tickets today!


"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: Only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: Only love can do that."


Due to the extreme cold and snow PPS is closed Monday, January 20th 2025. Curious Kids childcare is closed as well.


Efforts to improve Portage Public Schools are continuous! Administrators from across the District gathered Friday to look at ways to improve our mathematical instructional practices.
Thank you to KRESA for your partnership in making PPS the best it can be!











It's time for a break! Thursday, Jan. 16, is a half day for all students and there is no school on Friday, Jan. 17. We will see you all back at school Monday for the start of second semester.


Congratulations to Haverhill Elementary's Principal Zonts for being chosen as Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Michigan Music Education Association. He was nominated for the award for his amazing support of the music program at Haverhill. Great job!!


Reminder: there is NO Winter Walking Thursday, Jan. 16, at the NHS Dog House due to the half day of school.


6th graders from all three middle schools presented biographical projects to seniors living at StoryPoint Kalamazoo and Friendship Village this week as part of their project-based-learning curriculum.
Earlier in the semester, the students interviewed the seniors about their lives before visiting again Tuesday to present their projects, which included posters and books and a yearbook that told the life stories of the residents.
👏👏 What a great collaboration between our students and the community! 👏👏











January is National School Board Appreciation Month! At last night's meeting, two new members were sworn in to join the team of community members who help lead our District. Thank you to the Board for your service!


You can watch the entire school board meeting on the District's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/PortagePublicSchools
