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2026-27 School Year Storm Recovery Update

2026-27 School Year Storm Recovery Update

Portage Township Schools will not need to add make-up days to the 2026–27 school calendar. Additional instructional minutes built into the school year will be used to account for the days missed due to the August 11 storm.
Group of six people holding a sign for America's Healthiest Schools in a grassy area.

All PTS schools receive America’s Healthiest Schools award

National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating over 1,300 K-12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including each school within Portage Township Schools. PTS was awarded in the Improving Nutrition & Food Access category.

School Stats

  • 7000+ Students
  • 60+ Athletic Teams
  • 90.7% Graduation Rate
  • B State Grade
  • 1:1 Grades 6 -12
  • 12 Makerspaces

Principal's Message

Scott Hufford
Our mission is educating, empowering, and  inspiring excellence.
 
Crisman Pledge
As a Crisman learner, I have the courage to take responsibility for my actions.
I will be honest and fair with everyone.
I will show respect and compassion for others.
I will do my personal best.
 
PTS inspires excellence and opens the possibilities for students, staff, family, and community to see beyond themselves and develop a positive future. We promote the use of CRITICAL VALUES to develop meaningful and productive relationships to create a safe and secure learning environment.
 
Our schools CULTIVATE PRIDE and are the community's choice to educate their children. We attract and develop leaders in education who desire professional growth and opportunities that are relevant and forward thinking. PTS implements and utilizes technology to meet the needs of our learners and provide them with skills to meet the innovation of tomorrow.
 
We empower our students with the academic skills and the character traits to view obstacles as opportunities to grow and build resiliency. We focus on student-centered, research-based practices that begin in early childhood and extend beyond the classroom. We embrace a culture that recognizes and celebrates DIVERSITY and CREATIVITY. Our students, staff, family, and community partner to create our nationally recognized school corporation.
 
Together we excel!