For Thursday, March 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
Our Daily Announcements to our students
Do it for Phoebe!
Colleagues have been hosting this event for 20 years now, always raising money for worthwhile causes. And truly for our school-community there is no better cause than having a well trained and awesome therapy dog that supports all our kids, on their good days and on their very worst days. So all the proceeds from this event will go toward the $8,000 cost for getting a new dog for when Phoebe retires, which will be a lot sooner than we like because we will miss her deeply.
The new therapy dog will be incredible too – because the folks who find and train our dogs are amazing and have had decades of experience in their work.
Here is the program for the night, which will be full of laughs – mostly at our expense as colleagues. Remember family members can join us too – along with our wonderful students. The cost to join us will be $5 or any donation you feel you as a family can give. And if you can’t join us, but would still like to contribute to a new therapy dog, drop me an email or give me a call – (269)323-5255 – anytime!
Thank you so much – and it will be great to see you Monday night!
Juniors taking the SAT, do you need a calculator?
If you'd like to borrow a school-issued calculator for the SAT on April 10th, please fill out the linked form by 3 p.m. on Friday, April 5th. A calculator will be delivered to your testing room on test day for you. Thanks!
Just a reminder…
Link Crew Applications were available on Friday, March 8th
For those of you who may or may not know, Link Crew is a program at Portage Central High School where upperclassmen (11th and 12th graders) build relationships and encourage participation with our 9th graders. Link Crew sets the tone not only for the freshman class but also for all of PC because of each Link Leader's commitment to modeling what it means to be a Mustang and an active, integral part of this special place. So, if you are an upcoming Junior or Senior for next year, and you think this is something you could do, please fill out the attached application and submit it by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 15th. Be sure to check the required dates and the time commitment. The link will also be in the announcements and on the GLIC. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Smith, Activities Director, at nsmith@portageps.org.
2024-2025 Link Crew Application
Teddy Bear Drive & Service Hours Opportunity
The Optimist Club and NHS are hosting a Teddy Bear Drive beginning on March 11 and ending on March 21. Everyone is welcome to participate by donating NEW stuffed animals into the bins located near the Welcome Center. All contributions will go to the Bronson Hospital Pediatric Unit. Another opportunity that is open to students seeking service hours includes making cards for patients. Cards can either be made on your own time or join us on March 13th at 7:05 am in Mr. Baas- Peterson’s room in collaboration with the Optimist Club. In addition, we are hosting a second session in collaboration with the National Honor Society that will be held in Mr. Baker’s room after school on March 19th. This is an opportunity to create cards with all supplies provided and talk to a Bronson Representative! Each letter will count for 30 minutes towards service. Mark the date because there will be donuts & cookies, so make sure to come and bring friends and a smile!
Big Band Bash is Friday, March 15
The Annual Big Band Bash is on Friday, March 15th from 7-8:30 pm in the PC Commons. This event features the PCHS Jazz Band and the Portage Middle School William Short Jazz/Rock Ensemble. Cost is $5/person and includes a drink and dessert. Bring the whole family – we hope to see a HUGE crowd to come and support these awesome musicians!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, PC parents!
Thank you so much for all the snacks and drinks that you donated to feed our colleagues here during parent-teacher conferences.
Proud and grateful for our kids and their leadership,
Eric Alburtus
And if you want even more PC news…