Central Elementary School

Students in Mrs. Ranfranz’s math class are engaged in a problem solving activity centering around Reciprocal Math. They are each assigned a role within the group in order to successfully solve problems and check their answers with inverse operations …

The Association of Teacher Educators – Indiana (ATE-I) awarded Central Elementary their Outstanding School Award this fall. Central was nominated by Valparaiso University in recognition of the valuable service it performs by providing practical tutoring and …

Written by Amanda Alaniz, Principal Portage Township Schools actively participates in the National Red Ribbon Campaign each October. This year’s theme is “A Healthy Me is Drug Free.” Throughout the campaign, students are involved in activities and …

Written by Amanda Alaniz, Principal The Developmental Assets Team created surveys to be completed by all students of Portage Township Schools. The survey’s intent was to service each school with specific data to meet the needs of the students, while also …

Written by Amanda Alaniz, Principal Portage Township Schools and the Portage Community have partnered together to increase the opportunities for overall success in the youth of Portage. This partnership came about when Portage Township Schools’ District …

Written by Beth Krutz, Principal Over the past several years, students at Central Elementary have benefited from the College Mentors for Kids program. This is through a partnership with the Valparaiso University College Mentors for Kids Chapter. The mission …

Written by Gaye Lindsley, Principal With the tenth anniversary of September 11th being recognized this year, there has been a lot a talk about courage. I started thinking a lot about courage and it struck me how much courage I see every day at Central …

Central Elementary hosts the 2nd annual “Challenge for the Charger Cup” city wide dodgeball tournament on Saturday, March 19.2011, from 1-4 pm at Ben Franklin Middle School. The event includes a round robin tournament for grades K-5 and double …

Written by Beth Krutz, principal Mrs. Cummings, art teacher, came running up to the 3rd floor office at Central Elementary to share the great news, “Mrs. Krutz,” she said, “did you hear, we can go to Chicago again!” Her next question …

Students and staff at Portage Central Elementary were buzzing with excitement. Central’s first annual Multicultural Celebration took place in December as a way to understand and appreciate all the countries around the world. Each grade-level represented a …