February 21, 2024
As temperatures rise and fall during this fluctuating winter, Haverhill and Central Elementary construction remains strong. See more photos and stay up-to-date on construction ...
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February 13, 2024
Portage Public Schools holds off on Building Site and Sinking Fund Renewal The Portage Public Schools Board of Trustees has decided to delay asking voters to renew a building ...
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February 6, 2024
Our youngest learners are invited to Leap Into Their Future at Portage Public Schools! Parents and caregivers are invited to the Young 5's & Kindergarten Family Welcome Night,...
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January 30, 2024
PPS is a great place to work and teach! Portage Public Schools has always had a great reputation that has drawn the best and the brightest to our teaching ranks. However, the re...
January 17, 2024
Please join us for Portage CommuniTeen Read, a community read event developed in collaboration by Portage Public Schools, the Portage District Library and Bookbug & This is a b...
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January 15, 2024
The Portage Public Schools Board of Education wants to hear from you! All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns, and ideas related to the Distri...
December 14, 2023
While working as a secretary in Portage Public Schools, Austin Giles knew he wanted to one day be a teacher, but he didn’t know what route he would take to get there.
With the...
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December 6, 2023
The Portage Education Foundation Spotlight Award nominations are now open.
Each year, the PEF bestows the award on deserving retired PPS teachers. The PEF is calling for nomin...
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December 6, 2023
The Portage Public Schools Board of Education wants to hear from the community in the new year. All community members are invited to share their priorities, needs, concerns and ...
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November 28, 2023
When some students leave for school in the morning, they leave unsure of where they’ll lay their heads the next night.
This housing instability affects them emotionally, men...
November 16, 2023
The Portage District Library will be home to the talented artwork of PPS students beginning in December. The library is hosting the PPS K-12 Student Art Show from December 6 to ...
November 13, 2023
Portage Northern High School’s Drama Department is excited to offer a sensory-friendly matinee showing of their musical “The Little Mermaid.”
The musical, which opened Friday,...
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November 7, 2023
As leaves change colors and temperatures fall, construction continues at Central Elementary and Haverhill Elementary schools.
Crews are constructing walls, one brick at a time....
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November 6, 2023
The Engineering in Wood Technology class at Portage Northern High School gives students the chance to learn woodworking skills but also network with future employers from in-dema...
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November 6, 2023
School psychologists at PPS play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our students. The group of 11 provide evaluation and consultation services for students in need of s...
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November 1, 2023
The Portage Education Foundation scholarships, which are provided through generous gifts from donors, are now open to high school seniors at each high school.
The scholarsh...
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October 31, 2023
The first snowflakes have officially fallen in Portage! Whether you are feeling excited for the season of snow and cold or you're dreading the icy roads and freezing temps, winter...
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October 18, 2023
It is National School Bus Safety Week! Annually, our fleet of buses undergo a state safety inspection. Once again this year, the Transportation Department received an A+ Cert...
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October 10, 2023
Ten Tips for Better Mental Health
1. Value yourself:
Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects...
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October 9, 2023
The Portage Public Schools K-12 Social Studies Department is dedicated to offering our students inclusive, rigorous, and real-world education. As we are starting our curriculu...