Myers Elementary School

It’s science fair season! 4th graders at George L. Myers Elementary in Portage are hard at work on their science experiments for the school science fair, which will be held on December 5th. The young scientists learned the steps of the scientific method and …

On November 11th, Myers Elementary School honored veterans by putting on a program for them. Students sang songs, played instruments, and spoke about the importance to recognizing veterans and all they have done for our country. The Portage HS ROTC also …

Second grade is in the swing with Singapore Math Strategies! Portage Township Schools adopted Singapore Math a few years ago. This series emphasizes the three concepts of concrete, pictorial, and abstract as the best way to teach mathematics to children. The …

Written by Jeff King, Principal I remember fondly my kindergarten days in Mrs. Kravis’ class at Myers Elementary. I cherish the memories I have of her teaching me, caring for me and nurturing me during my first year in school. I am grateful for my …

Written by Jeff King, principal Establishing a school environment that is warm, welcoming and puts kids first is a critical element to improving student achievement. Creating this environment includes making sure the building receives proper …

Written by Jeff King, principal “I cherish you.” “I believe in you.” “You can count on me.” Growing up, my mom and dad took tremendous care of me, showered me with love and affection, and always let me know how much they …

Fourth graders from Myers Elementary School attended the Agriculture Day at the Valparaiso Fairground on Tuesday, May 10. Presentations there allowed the kids to understand the importance of farming in Indiana. They were impressed with the farm animals, awed …

The second grade classes at Myers Elementary School have researched endangered animals and written reports. The reports were input into Max Show, which is a child-friendly version of Power Point in the school’s computer lab.  The presentations were made …

Written by Jeff King Education has always been in the crosshairs of politicians, media and the public eye. Report after report and editorial after editorial are published with conclusions and opinions like “The current educational system is failing our …

Last week, Myers Elementary School was selected as a 4-Star School by the State of Indiana for 2008-2009. This is a tremendous honor that we accept with a humble heart. Achieving 4-Star status is a challenge that requires excellent attendance and improvements …