Portage’s Downtown Development Corporation keeps the heart of the city pumping for many years to come
The downtown area can easily be one of the most integral parts of any city. With centralized businesses, bustling activity and much more, this area is often the link that holds cities together. Portage’s downtown has been able to thrive with the...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Nicole ‘Nikki’ Martinez
Nicole “Nikki” Martinez, an English Language Arts (ELA) eighth grade teacher at Fegely Middle School, has invested her life in education. As a first generation college graduate, Martinez felt empowered from her former teachers. She overcame...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Portage’s gratitude, graduation, and two greats
What’s recently happened? It’s been a long school year for the teachers of Portage Township Schools and it’s finally time to give credit where credit is due. Teacher appreciation week happened during May 6 through May 10 this year, and the...
Read MorePHS earns two Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from USDA and Action for Healthy Kids
PTS received the Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals Award and the Innovation in Nutrition Education Award. Portage Township Schools received two Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards for improving the nutritional quality of their...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Eric Schmiedl
From aspiring zookeeper to dedicated middle school teacher, Eric Schmiedl’s career path took him on an unexpected journey. For the past eight years, he’s been teaching Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses at Willowcreek Middle School, but before...
Read MorePortage High School named PLTW Distinguished High School
Portage High School staff are empowering students to thrive in an evolving world and achieving exemplary results from their Project Lead the Way programs. Portage High School has been recognized as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished...
Read MoreNew Book Release: “Teddy and the Gipper: A Fighting Irish Friendship” Takes Readers on a Heartwarming Journey to Notre Dame
Dive into the heart of the Notre Dame spirit with the newly released book, "Teddy and the Gipper: A Fighting Irish Friendship," authored by Len Clark, Ph.D., and beautifully illustrated by Jared Basker. This captivating story transcends the typical...
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