June 17, 2024
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...
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June 10, 2024
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 ...
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June 6, 2024
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...
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May 15, 2024
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...
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May 14, 2024
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...
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May 8, 2024
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...
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May 7, 2024
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...
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April 18, 2024
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...
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March 6, 2024
Middle school students tried their skills using laser engravers, virtual welders and robots in KRESA's Discovery Lab this week. The traveling mobile Lab provides students with h...
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March 1, 2024
We want to thank everyone who came to our 5th Grade Welcome Night to learn more about what to expect as your student enters middle school. If you were unable to attend, please see...
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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...
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January 10, 2024
8th Grade Students and Families:
Registration for the CMS 8th Grade DC Trip closes on Wednesday, January 31st. Please see HERE for more information.
If you have any questi...
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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 ...
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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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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...