Portage Township Schools

Written by Troy Williams, School Resource Officer What is “Bullying”? The school handbook defines it as: “overt, repeated acts, including physical, verbal, or any other behaviors, that are committed by a student or group of students against …

Written by Dewayne Ellis, Special Needs Trainer The Portage Township Schools Transportation Department is dedicated to providing students and staff with safe and efficient transportation. Currently serving more than 8,000 students to and from school daily …

Written by Dr. Debra Dudek, Director of Title and Special Student Programs Four Portage elementary schools (Central, Myers, Saylor and South Haven) will have the opportunity for their fourth graders to participate in the Mighty Acorns® program during the …

Written by Michael J. Berta, Superintendent In recent months the preponderance of negativity regarding the status of public schools has me wondering. I observe firsthand the results of skill, talent, hard work, and passion that exist day in and day out in …

Written by Connie Melton, South Haven Home School Advisor Recently the Home-School Advisor from seven of the elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools took their show on the road. Their show being an early bullying prevention program designed for …

Written by Marsha Horn, Special Education District Director With summer quickly approaching, many parents are asking, “What can I do to help my child over the summer months?” Regardless of your child’s age, setting aside time to read each day is …

Written by Michael Berta, Superintendent When I was a kid growing up in Gary, Indiana much of what I learned about life was the result of the neighborhood I lived in. The area around 11th Avenue and Polk Street was rich in culture and wisdom. It was common …

Written by Troy Williams, Portage Township Schools resource officer Attention parents: This is your wake-up call. More and more of our children are getting cell phones and/or computers for their birthdays, holidays and “just because.” With that …

Written by Don Dean, Maintenance Director Year after year the Portage Township Schools maintenance department is dedicated to keeping all facilities safe and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As the Maintenance Director I am extremely proud of the …

Written by David Harman, Transportation Supervisor Frigid winds, snow and ice trigger important winter weather safety reminders to motorists, students and parents. It is critical that motorists use extra caution when approaching school buses during route time …