Central Middle School

On your ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4, you'll find a proposal from PPS for a bond to Finish the Job. The bond proposal is a ZERO-increase to the existing millage rate but would give us t...

Attention Families: The Community Relations Department wants to ensure we can reach you when the snowflakes start to fall! Our robocall/text system syncs with Skyward Family ...

The best approach to school safety involves many layers of protection – beginning with prevention. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Pascoe said education for both adults a...

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the global economy in ways that still affect us all, including our investment in new schools and vital technology. Portage Public Schools seeks voter...

At Portage North Middle School, almost 40% of students are using a school-provided musical instrument. Without that inventory, some students wouldn't be able to participate. That...

After weeks of uncertainty, we are pleased to announce that school breakfast and lunch will be free for all students for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget, including the f...

As Superintendent Johnny Edwards begins his fourth month leading Portage Public Schools, his efforts to hear from the community continue. Superintendent Edwards once again wan...

The District is holding two 2025 Bond Information Nights in the coming weeks ahead of the November election. The events are open to everyone -- families, students, staff and comm...

The FULL 2025-26 school year calendar is now available online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar .

The COVID 19 pandemic upended the global economy in ways that still affect us all, including our investment in new schools and vital technology. Portage Public Schools is presenti...

It's the start of a new chapter in the Hive at Haverhill Elementary! Please join us from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 , for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and building walk thro...

There will be free meals for ALL students until September 30th. Due to budgetary uncertainty in Michigan, families who do NOT qualify for Education and Nutrition Benefits will ha...

Welcome back to all Portage Public Schools students and families! We are excited to begin the new school year and would like to share some important transportation updates. We ...

It's the start of a new chapter at Portage Central Elementary! The community is invited to join us from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 , for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and bui...

We are counting down the days until we see your wonderful faces again! Hear from Superintendent Johnny Edwards on his upcoming Meet-and-Greet and the excitement of another great s...

Welcome back for the 2025-26 school year! As our summer break nears its end, the excitement of a new school year is in the air. We are eagerly awaiting the opening of our two ne...

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 ...

It’s an exciting time at PPS! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcome to the 2025-26 school year. This may be one of the most exciting school years in recent memory. We w...

Due to ongoing contract negotiations with the Portage Education Association, the complete 2025-26 school year calendar is not yet approved. On Monday, July 21, the Board of Educa...

Do you need to enroll your child or apply to attend from out of District? You can do both at this year's Summer On-Site Enrollment Event! Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, ...