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The Portage Public Schools Board of Trustees announced that it has selected Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) to lead the search for the next Superintendent of Portage Public S...

It's time to register our youngest learners in Young 5s and Kindergarten at PPS. New this year, we have a one-stop shop for families! Families of NEW Y5ers and Kindergarteners a...

When educators need to be out, substitutes are crucial in keeping the flow of learning going. "Our teachers and admin do so much for our students," substitute Kelly Brennan sai...

Join Portage Public Schools as we partner with the Portage District Library to host the Kindergarten through Eight Grade English Language Arts Family Night! Join us on August 22,...

Do you still need to enroll your student for the 2024-25 school year? Do you have questions or need to submit documents? On-Site Enrollment Event Set for Friday, August 2nd. J...

Are you wondering where to find your child's school supply list, looking for the 24-25 calendar or have other questions ahead of another new school year? The Back-to-School FAQ...

The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, staff and families. From important dates to school supply lists, there is a lot of information that families need to ...

Portage Public Schools is seeking a no-increase renewal of its Building and Site Sinking Fund at the August election. The approximate 0.5 mill tax (0.4983 mills), which has...

Now that school is out for the summer, please note that all middle and elementary schools will be closed to the public beginning Monday, June 17th. The high schools are open f...

Kids need healthy food all year! Portage Public Schools and Chartwells K-12 is proud to offer Meet Up & Eat, a FREE summer meal program for kids ages 0-18. Participants do NOT ...

The bittersweet end of a long career in education at Portage Public Schools is here for numerous staff members this year. Approximately 30 staff members – from teachers to foo...

As recovery efforts continue in Portage from last week's tornadoes, we have some good news to share! The Michigan Department of Education has approved our waiver to excuse the add...

Kids need healthy food all year! Portage Public Schools and Chartwells K-12 is proud to offer Meet Up & Eat, a FREE summer meal program for kids ages 0-18. Participants do NOT...

UPDATE: School is closed Thursday, May 9, 2024. Dear PPS Community, Even as we are experiencing blue skies and calm weather, many in our community are still coping with t...

As Staff Appreciation Week continues, join us in taking time to congratulate numerous PPS teachers who were recently awarded for greatness! Two of our own were recently awarded...

Summer Camps at PPS are back in 2024! The camp catalog, which includes flyers for all the available camps this year, is now published on our website. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CAT...

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,...

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...

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...

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...