Paw Paw Public Schools Closed Monday, January 19th

Good Evening Red Wolves Family,

Due to the combination of snow, wind, and sub-zero temps tomorrow morning, we will be closing school for Monday, January 19th. We made the decision tonight to allow our families to plan accordingly for childcare. Stay safe, warm, and have a great night!

about 9 hours ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
❄️ With winter weather upon us, please take a moment to ensure you and your student(s) are prepared for weather-related updates. Be sure your contact information in PowerSchool is current so you receive important notifications regarding school closings and delays. Please note: when Paw Paw Public Schools are closed, the Early Childhood Program, Before- and After-Care Program, and Adult Education Program are also closed. #beprepared #buildtogetherpawpaw
5 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Weather Related School Closings and Delays. The arrival of cold weather brings with it the possibility of severe weather conditions that make it too hazardous for school. To prepare for the months ahead, there are some things every family should do and know to plan for the possibility of school cancellations and delays: Confirm your contact information is entered correctly into PowerSchool by accessing or creating a parent account at https://pspawpaw.vbisd.org/public/home.html. This will ensure you get all text, phone, and email alerts sent out by the school district through the PPPS Alert System. If you need help updating your information, please watch this helpful PowerSchool Video Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/3bn65v2f, or call your child's school office. When you receive a district phone call or alert, please be sure to review it in its entirety before calling the school or district office with questions. Bookmark ppps.org on your web browser. Cancellations and other important information can be found on the the district website. Follow or check the district and school Facebook pages. Cancellations and other information can be found on these social media sites. Look for information on the following television channels and websites: WWMT (Ch. 3), WOOD TV (Ch. 8), WZZM (Ch. 13), and WXMI (Ch. 17) When schools are closed, the Early Childhood Program, Before- and After-Care Program, and Adult Education are also closed. Information about other programs (i.e. athletics) will be communicated on the day of a delay or closing through PPPS Alert System and district social media pages. 2 Hour Delay Procedures: Buses will begin routes 2 hours later than normal time. Students should be at bus stops 2 hours later than normal time. Walkers should not arrive at school more than 10 minutes before classes begin. No breakfast will be served. Lunches begin 30 to 45 minutes after students arrive. No A.M. Tech for high school students. Local TV stations will be contacted. 2 Hour Delay Start Times: Paw Paw Early Childhood 10:30 a.m. Paw Paw Early Elementary 10:35 a.m. Paw Paw Later Elementary 10:35 a.m. Cedar Street Campus 9:30 a.m. Paw Paw Middle School 9:30 a.m. Paw Paw High School 9:30 a.m. Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools

The Paw Paw Grad Bash Silent Auction will take place online for one week and then become a live auction during the Paw Paw Red Wolves Hall of Fame Basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16th.

The in-person auction begins at 5:30 pm and ends during the 3rd quarter of the men's basketball game. Please visit https://givebutter.com/c/2026GradBash to see auction items and begin bidding!

Proceeds from this silent auction go toward the Grad Bash celebration held on the night of graduation. Grad Bash is a safe, substance-free, and fun-filled event - an unforgettable night given as a gift to the graduating class by parents and community members.

Basketball Games: Women's Varsity at 5:30 p.m. and Men's Varsity at 7:00 p.m.

5 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
The Paw Paw Grad Bash Silent Auction will take place online for one week and then turn into a live auction during the Paw Paw Red Wolves Hall of Fame Basketball game on Friday, January 16th. In person auction starts at 5:30 pm and ends during the 3rd quarter of the men's basketball game. Please go to https://givebutter.com/c/2026GradBash to see auction items and begin bidding! Proceeds from this silent auction go towards paying for the Grad Bash event the night of graduation. Grad Bash is a safe, substance free and fun filled night to remember given as a gift to the graduating class by parents and community members. Basketball Games: Women's Varsity 5:30 pm Men's Varsity 7:00 pm

EDUCATIONAL HERO AWARDS - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN AND DUE BY FEBRUARY 9, 2026! This is your chance to recognize excellence by nominating a PPPS educator or friend of education today through the completion of a Google form. Visit - https://tinyurl.com/ya8dn95p to access form. The Educational Hero Awards recognize individuals involved in education that have made a difference in the overall quality of education in Van Buren County by:
- Demonstrating knowledge and skill in their area of responsibility
- Developing unique programs that have enhanced learning experiences
- Playing a leadership role in education
- Providing support for a program, service or event that significantly impacts education
- Exhibiting an attitude that promotes a positive working and learning environment and reflects positively on the district
- Making an impact on the quality of an individual student's educational experience
- Demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of individual students
- Providing service "above and beyond"

Two PPPS Ed Hero Award Winners from our district and recipients from other districts will be recognized at a celebration dinner on March 10, 2026.

6 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Ed hero awards, nominations now open & due by feb. 9. 2026
Happening TODAY! Don’t miss the Paw Paw Public Schools Senior Citizens Lunch at 1:30 p.m. Join friends—old and new— and kick of the new year with great food and community. All Paw Paw seniors 60+ are welcome. Suggested donation is $6, but no one is turned away. Please park and enter on the high school’s west side near the tennis courts. We hope to see you this afternoon! #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Happening TODAY! Don’t miss the Paw Paw Public Schools Senior Citizens Lunch at 1:30 p.m. Join friends—old and new—for holiday cheer, great food, and community. All Paw Paw seniors 60+ are welcome. Suggested donation is $6, but no one is turned away. Please park and enter on the high school’s west side near the tennis courts. We hope to see you this afternoon! #buildtogetherpawpaw

Happy New Year, Paw Paw area senior citizens! You're invited to attend the PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon this Friday, January 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Guests are asked to park and enter on the west side of the high school. A suggested donation of $6 helps offset rising food costs, but participation is open to everyone regardless of ability to donate. We look forward to seeing you there. Please share, and help spread the word! #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness

12 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPPS senior citizens luncheon, friday, January 9, at Paw Paw High School. 1:30 p.m.
January is School Board Recognition Month! Thank you, PPPS school board members, for all you do to serve our students and represent our community. We appreciate you! #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #EducationLeaders #ThankYouSchoolBoard #BuildTogetherPawPaw
12 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
january 2026 school board recognition month. thank you for all you do to support our district, our staff and our students. Brent Mcnitt, Dale Pease, Ray Martin, Tom Imus, Lindsay Clark, Nate Mitchell and Mary Beth Sons

🏀✨Girls Hoops Skills Clinics – Register Now! ✨🏀 Do you know a 3rd–5th grade girl who loves basketball (or wants to try it)? The Paw Paw Girls Hoops Skills Clinics are the perfect place to develop skills, teamwork, and confidence on the court!

Register today:👉 https://bit.ly/pawpawgirlshoops

14 days ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Girls Hoops – Elementary Girls Basketball 2026 Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th grade girls Welcome to the 2026 girls basketball skills clinics. Over 5 weeks the girls will learn all of the skills necessary to succeed in the game of basketball (or reinforce the ones they already know). Register online if you are were not already signed up through rising stars. SMALL CHANGES THIS YEAR: Fees: $40 UPDATED INFO FOR 2026: -Saturday Mornings (9am-11:30am) beginning January 10th for 5 weeks. -There will be no practices Monday through Friday this year. -Exhibition nights will be scheduled during varsity girls basketball games. -Bring your own ball (we will have limited balls available if you do not have one) -Rising stars participants: Your fee was included and you are already registered. Link to Registration: SKILLS TAUGHT: -TEAMWORK -DRIBBLING -SHOOTING -DEFENSE -REBOUNDING -PASSING https://bit.ly/pawpawgirlshoops
📣 Winter Break Reminder ❄️ Paw Paw Public Schools' Winter Break begins Monday, December 22, 2025 and runs through Friday, January 2, 2026. We wish all our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday season! 🎄✨
📚Students will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026. Enjoy your well-deserved break, Red Wolves! ❤️🩶
about 1 month ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPPS have a safe and happy winter break. united with our community to build success

As of 2:30pm, phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Paw Paw Public Schools is part of a countywide phone system that is currently experiencing an extended outage. We are working with the provider to get service restored ASAP. The best way to reach our district right now is to email the school or building's office staff.

Admin Building: taylor.france@ppps.org
*Early El: susan.amos@ppps.org
Later El: flisha.white@ppps.org
Middle School: jamie.schneck@ppps.org
High School: kristen.holmes@ppps.org
Early Childhood: jenna.bowers@ppps.org
Cedar St: kelly.imus@ppps.org
Transportation: ivy.smith@ppps.org

about 1 month ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, December 10th, due to icy conditions on our secondary roads. Stay safe.
about 1 month ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy camaraderie with friends - old and new - at Paw Paw Public Schools Senior Citizens Lunch this Friday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. All Paw Paw senior citizens, 60 years and older, are invited to attend. Suggested donation of $6, but guests will not be turned away due to lack of funds. Please park and enter on the the high school's west side near the tennis courts. We hope to see you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw
about 1 month ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
senior citizens lunch at PPHS, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at paw paw high school, 30609 Red Arrow Hwy.
Good morning Red Wolves Family.

Paw Paw Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay due to icy roads. Please take your time and be careful. Allow yourself some extra time for the commute!
about 2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools invites you to complete an important Community Feedback Survey. Your support, encouragement, and honest feedback help us grow stronger together. If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Friday, December 5. Visit this link - https://tinyurl.com/mjb74v5b
Whether you're a parent, guardian, staff member, alumni or community member, your input matters! Thank you in advance. #buildtogetherpawpaw
about 2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
build together paw paw public schools community survy
Good evening Red Wolves Family,

Due to inclement weather and hazardous back roads, Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 1st. Stay Safe. Stay warm. Hopefully, we will see you on Tuesday! Have a Great evening!
about 2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
District Reminder: Thanksgiving Break for all Paw Paw Public Schools' students is next week, November 24-28. Wishing all our Red Wolves a restful and Happy Thanksgiving! See you back in class on Monday, December 1. #buildtogetherpawpaw
about 2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPPS Thanksgiving Break, No School 11/24 - 11/28. Classes resume 12/1/2025. 11/24 and 11/25 Professional Staff Dev. District calendar ppps.org/page/district-calendars
As winter approaches, please take a moment to ensure you and your student(s) are prepared for weather-related updates. Check that your contact information in PowerSchool is current so you will receive important notifications about school closings and delays. #beprepared #buildtogetherpawpaw
2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Weather Related School Closings and Delays. The arrival of cold weather brings with it the possibility of severe weather conditions that make it too hazardous for school. To prepare for the months ahead, there are some things every family should do and know to plan for the possibility of school cancellations and delays: Confirm your contact information is entered correctly into PowerSchool by accessing or creating a parent account at https://pspawpaw.vbisd.org/public/home.html. This will ensure you get all text, phone, and email alerts sent out by the school district through the PPPS Alert System. If you need help updating your information, please watch this helpful PowerSchool Video Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/3bn65v2f, or call your child's school office. When you receive a district phone call or alert, please be sure to review it in its entirety before calling the school or district office with questions. Bookmark ppps.org on your web browser. Cancellations and other important information can be found on the the district website. Follow or check the district and school Facebook pages. Cancellations and other information can be found on these social media sites. Look for information on the following television channels and websites: WWMT (Ch. 3), WOOD TV (Ch. 8), WZZM (Ch. 13), and WXMI (Ch. 17) When schools are closed, the Early Childhood Program and Before- and After-Care Programs are also closed. Information about other programs (i.e. athletics) will be communicated on the day of a delay or closing through PPPS Alert System and district social media pages. 2 Hour Delay Procedures: Buses will begin routes 2 hours later than normal time. Students should be at bus stops 2 hours later than normal time. Walkers should not arrive at school more than 10 minutes before classes begin. No breakfast will be served. Lunches begin 30 to 45 minutes after students arrive. No A.M. Tech for high school students. Local TV stations will be contacted. 2 Hour Delay Start Times: Paw Paw Early Childhood 10:30 a.m. Paw Paw Early Elementary 10:35 a.m. Paw Paw Later Elementary 10:35 a.m. Cedar Street Campus 9:30 a.m. Paw Paw Middle School 9:30 a.m. Paw Paw High School 9:30 a.m. Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw area residents age 60 and older are invited to attend the Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon this Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. A complimentary traditional Thanksgiving menu with all the trimmings will be served. A suggested donation of $6 is welcomed, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please park and enter on the west side of the high school We look forward to seeing you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness

2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPPS Senior Cit. Lunch - menu, turkey, gravy, potatoes, roll, corn, pumpkin pie, Friday, NOv. 14 at 1:30 p.m - doors open at 1;15 p.m. at Paw Paw High School 30609 Red Arrow hwy.
Join the PPHS Grad Bash 2026 for the Fall Craft Show this Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 am - 3 pm and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 am - 2 pm at Paw Paw High School. This fundraising event also includes a bake sale, concessions and vendors galore! Admission is free, and this is the perfect place to reconnect with friends and neighbors. Show your school support , and get a jump start on your holiday shopping! #holidaycraftshow #buildtogetherpawpaw
2 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
grad bash fall craft show, Nov. 8 and 9. Saturday 10 - 3 and Sunday 10 -2, Paw Paw High School 30609 Red Arrow Hw.y.
🚨 When the Reds Are Flashing, There’s No Passing! 🛑
RFK Racing Driver Ryan Preece Reminds Drivers to Keep Students Safe. During National School Bus Safety Week, the PPPS Transportation Department is teaming up with organizations nationwide to deliver a critical reminder: When a school bus has its red lights flashing, STOP. No exceptions. No excuses.

Stopping for a school bus isn’t just the law—it’s about saving lives. Every day, children across the country rely on drivers to do the right thing. Let’s all do our part—protect our kids and stop for the bus. 🚌❤️ #schoolbussafetyweek #StopForTheBus #studentsafety #RFKRacing #RyanPreece
https://tinyurl.com/584mz66z
3 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools