For Thursday, September 14
Hit the GLIC!
The Grade-Level Information Center has information that is relevant for each class.
An index and archive for this year’s weekly Mustang Minutes
Seniors and your families…
Jostens Cap and Gown Orders
Cap and gown orders can still be placed online via the Jostens website. Please place your order before Thanksgiving break for pickup before graduation on May 31st. Have questions regarding graduation orders? Please contact Jim Ross at 269-217-6936.
Parchment accounts for the Class of 2024
Seniors should have received an email, on their school email account, this week that contains important information on how to set up a Parchment account. Parchment accounts are used to send student transcripts to colleges, trade schools and universities. Many employers also use this service for education verifications. If your student has already set up their account, great! If not, please remind them to complete this important step. If you have questions regarding transcripts or Parchment please feel free to contact the PC registrar, Nicole Gutshall, at ngutshall@portageps.org
Mark your calendars…
The 2nd Annual PC Marching Invitational (PCMI) is coming on Saturday, Sept. 23rd!
Portage Central Bands is excited to host our 2nd Annual Scholastic Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, September 23rd at McCamley-Knight Field. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens, and children five and under are admitted for free. Bring the whole family, enjoy as many bands as you’d like, and you’ll be supporting your Portage Central Band program with every ticket you purchase and every item you grab at the concessions stand!
More information about the PCMI - General Info can be found on the PC Bands Website. You can also view the 2023 Schedule of Performing Bands and see our event site map.
We would LOVE to see you check out this event and watch local bands perform in competition. Our very own Portage Central Marching Band will perform at 8:45 pm. We hope to see all of you on Saturday, September 23rd!!
It's back with a new flavor this year!
PC Bands Coffee Fundraiser with Celery City Coffee Roasters!
We are excited to bring this coffee fundraiser back again this year where you can purchase your Portage Central Bands Colombian Supremo coffee made by Celery City Coffee Roasters (Portage, MI). Coffee is available in medium or light roast, ground or whole bean. Free local pickup or can be shipped. PC Bands will receive a percentage of all sales of the Portage Central Bands Colombian Supremo coffee purchased through this link from September 11 - 29. Pickup will be at Portage Central HS on Sept. 18 and 27 from 4-6 pm, and Oct. 2 from 4-8 pm by the band tower in the East student lot.
A quick heads-up…
We have a half-day schedule next Friday, September 29
First Hour 7:40-8:03
Second Hour 8:08-8:31
Third Hour 8:36-9:00
Fourth Hour 9:05-9:31
Fifth Hour 9:36-9:59
Sixth Hour 10:04-10:27
Seventh Hour 10:32-10:55
Tutoring information
We just wanted to make you aware that we have tutoring opportunities at Portage Central. If you are interested in being a tutor, which could be during your seminar or after school, here is the link: Being a tutor in 2023-2024. Students do receive service hours for tutoring. And, if a student needs a tutor, here is the link to request one: Request for a Tutor 2023-2023 Please know that we will do our best to provide tutors for students, but there are many variables involved, so we appreciate your patience with this process. If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Smith, Activities Director, at nsmith@portageps.org.
Human Growth and Development information
The Portage Board of Education has established a health program for our students as provided by Public Act 335. Part of this program offers instruction related to Human Growth and Development (HGD) as designated by Public Act 226. The curriculum is very specific as to content that is taught. Our teachers only teach the topics listed in the approved curriculum using the materials approved by the HGD Advisory Board.
The State laws governing Health Education require parent notification and the option to review the curriculum. Described below is the means provided by the Portage Public Schools to assist parents and/or legal guardians in exercising their parental options under the legislative guidelines.
If you hit this link, you will find a summary for what will be covered during the HGD Unit. Instruction relating to Reproductive Health is typically delivered towards the end of the academic quarter. For further information regarding the schedule of HGD instruction, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Parents and/or legal guardians may make arrangements to review the materials/learning objectives and also request to observe the instruction their child will receive. Parents may use the form below if they wish to have their child excused from any portion of the reproductive health curriculum. If you choose to opt your child out of HGD instruction, the exclusion form should be returned to your child’s building principal within one week of receiving this communication.
It is our intent to assist parents/guardians in every way possible in understanding their child’s education program. Please feel free to contact me or your child’s classroom teacher for any further information.
Sincerely,
Michael Pascoe
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Code of Conduct Reminder
This week we begin running eligibility, so we encourage all student athletes, actors, competitors, and parents/guardians to be checking skyward. Remember that communication is very important, so check with your teachers if you have a question about your grades. Also, remember that game and performance day attendance is taken, so a student must be at school all day on those days unless they have a pre-arranged absence. If you have any questions, please contact the Activities Director, Nikki Smith, nsmith@portageps.org, or the Athletic Director, Joe Wallace, jwallace@portageps.org.
Continue to be glad and grateful for a great start to the year,
Eric Alburtus
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