Written by Dr. E. Ric Frataccia, Superintendent The Portage Township School Corporation earned the distinction of being graded by the state of Indiana as an Exemplary or Grade A school corporation. The distinction is due primarily to the academic performance …
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Written by Thomas Taylor, Assistant Superintendent We are all familiar with the A-B-C song and how it contributes to children learning their A-B-C’s. The Portage Township School system has implemented an A-B-C acronym for all of our employees. A-B-C stands …
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Written by Amanda Alaniz, Central Elementary Principal at Portage Township Schools 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 …
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Written by Tammy Zack, Reading Resource Teacher World Book Night is happening on April 23, so if a stranger or a friend tries to give you a book: TAKE IT! This annual worldwide celebration of reading began in the United Kingdom in 2011 and has spread to the …
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Portage Township Schools is making the students an offer this summer that will give them something to do other than making a permanent indentation in the couch. They are offering a new program that will provide activities for kids for 240 minutes (that’s 4 …
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Written by David Harman, Executive Director of Support Services This past week we were reminded that it is still winter in Northwest Indiana. As the storm approached and weather sources were calling for 8 to 12 inches, we reviewed plans and procedures and …
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Written by Marsha Horn, Special Education Supervisor Students at Portage High School have a unique opportunity to share their talents and mentor their peers with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Approximately 65 students are currently enrolled in the …
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Written by Cynthia M. Natalie, Coordinator of Information and Technology Services Tweet, hashtag, avatar, IM, bluetooth, app, cloud, emoticon, 4G, friending, cut & paste. If you are over the age of 40 and don’t understand all these terms …
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Written by Don B. Dean, Maintenance Director Portage Schools has 17 facilities, 8,229 students and 1,250 faculty members that are cared for each day by 95 custodians and 15 maintenance staff members. The custodial department is responsible for the cleanliness …
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Written by Thomas Taylor, Assistant Superintendent I have to confess. I can’t help myself. I read the blog, or comments section after many of the articles in the newspaper. I’m not sure if this is a good confession. Sometimes the comments end up not even …
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