
October 30, 2025
 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...

October 13, 2025
  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 ...

October 8, 2025
  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...

October 8, 2025
 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...

October 6, 2025
 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...

October 6, 2025
  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...

September 19, 2025
  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...

September 16, 2025
 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...

September 9, 2025
 The FULL 2025-26 school year calendar is now available online at portageps.org/o/pps/page/school-year-calendar . 

September 4, 2025
 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...

August 27, 2025
 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...

August 26, 2025
  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...

August 22, 2025
 Students won't learn in classrooms. They won't sit at stationary, hard desks.  Students at Haverhill and Central Elementary schools will learn in a reimagined school building -- w...

August 21, 2025
  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 ...

August 20, 2025
 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...

August 19, 2025
 Brand new learning spaces and gorgeous views greeted families in our brand new Haverhill and Central elementary schools.   Students and their families were the first to walk the b...

August 14, 2025
 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...
August 6, 2025
  The start of the 25-26 school year is very near!   As the District completes finishing touches on two brand new elementary schools – Central and Haverhill elementary, we have an ...

August 4, 2025
  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...

August 1, 2025
  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 ...
