Portage Township Schools

Written by David Harman, Executive Director of Support Services The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) and the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) are promoting School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 15-19, 2012. As a nation …

Written by Mary Tracy, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum “In spite of the six thousand parenting manuals in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck—and …

Written by Jan Black, Portage Township Schools Food Service Director In May of 2012, federal legislatures voted the “2012 Childhood Hunger Free Act” into law. This law directly affects all Child Nutrition programs across the country, including our school …

Written by Linda Williams, Title I Reading and Assessment Coordinator The first day of school is always an exciting time for students, parents, and teachers, but this upcoming school year is particularly significant for Portage Township Schools Kindergarten …

Written by Dr. Debra Dudek, Director of Title and Special Student Programs It is time to begin to think about students going back to school. For some, this includes most students; it is hard to imagine that summer is almost over as it feels like summer …

Written by Marsha Horn, Director of Special Education Throughout the district, students constantly are reminded of the 5 Critical Values identified by Portage Township Schools. These values are the cornerstone of a district-wide initiative that promotes …

Written by Dave Harman, Director of Transportation As clocks spring ahead and the seasons change, bus drivers deal with new challenges while conducting their routes. In the spring and early summer, motorists have to deal with shadows, glaring sunlight and …

Written by Dr. Debra Dudek, Director of Title and Special Student Programs The first IREAD-3 test (Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (IREAD-3) Assessment) will be administered March 19-21. House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1367, also known as Public Law 109 …

Written by Linda Williams, Title I Reading and Assessment Coordinator A variety of assessments are used in the Portage Township School System in order to help students meet their educational goals. In the earliest grades, one of the tools used is referred to …

Written by Pat Olson, Director of Nursing It would come as no surprise to anyone that a child dealing with undiagnosed vision or hearing loss would struggle in school. Many children are not seen by a medical professional for these issues unless the parent …