Student Health & Well-being
Portage Public Schools is proud to provide social, emotional learning and mental health supports to our students. Housed within the Educational Supports and Intervention Department and led by Marianne Joynt, Coordinator of Mental Health Initiatives, the following staff are critical to helping our students succeed in and out of the classroom. Browse below to read more about the types of support available to students.
To learn more about Individual Education Plans (IEP) or the services of the Education Supports and Intervention Department, click here.
Meet our Emotional Comfort Dogs
Milton at Central Middle
Winston at West Middle
Mazie at Central Elementary
COVID-19
Portage Public Schools is following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Community Services. Please click here to read the recommendations.
Links to important resources
Please click below to browse local and state resources for mental health, food pantries and social and emotional learning.