"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK
Wishing you and your family peace, health and happiness this holiday season!
Due to illness, the EAGLE bus will be unable to transport students home today, Friday, December 17th. We sincerely apologize for the late notice and inconvenience.
Sorry for the late notice. Due to illness, the MONKEY bus will be unable to transport students to school Friday, December 17th. Sorry for the inconvenience.
A new POP story collaboration between PPPS and the Paw Paw Police Department, partners in student safety: https://youtu.be/DoqNYeokR_I
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Frog bus will be unable to transport students to school on Thursday, December 16th. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Sorry for the late notice due to unforeseen circumstances our elementary frog run will be cancelled this afternoon.
Due to the driver shortage, the following buses will be unable to transport students on the upcoming days:
Wednesday 12/15- MONKEY AM, and DOG PM;
Thursday 12/16 - MONKEY.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.
We also want parents and families to know that we had a few successful applicants at our recent driver recruitment event who are beginning the training process now. Please keep in mind that this could take anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks. Our goal is to have those drivers ready soon after we return from winter break.
Please be safe and enjoy your holidays!
Dear Paw Paw Families,
Due to the driver shortage, the following buses will be unable to transport students on the upcoming days:
Monday 12/13 - DINO
Tuesday 12/14 - DINO, and BUNNY
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Due to the driver shortage, the DINO bus will be unable to transport students Tuesday, December 7th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you to all who donated to the PPMS annual food drive! Mr. George and students in the Leo's Club are gathering and sorting food to donate to families in need. Like the Lions Club, students in the Leo's Club spearhead service projects that benefit the local community. #serve
The ties that bind Paw Paw are strong! We're in awe at everyday heroes like Tracy Markillie, hardlines team lead at Walmart Supercenter, who show up with a cartful of binders to generously donate to PPHS. Thank you, Walmart of Paw Paw! #pawpawproud #walmart
Dear Paw Paw Families,
Due to illness and the driver shortage, the following bus routes will be unable to transport students on the upcoming days:
CAT - Monday 11/29
DINO - Tuesday 11/30
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience and understanding.
On December 6, 2021 @ 7 p.m. the Parent Chat program will return, an open online meeting for parents and others interested in Paw Paw Public Schools programs and services.
The focus of this meeting will be Social Emotional Learning (SEL): what it is and how PPPS uses SEL strategies and resources to support students across the District. The meeting will be held on the Zoom platform, and parents can join through this link: https://bit.ly/3FKzD9p.
Prizes (gift cards) will be raffled as part of the program, and everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing to win one.
Please contact Curriculum Director Corey Harbaugh for more information at corey.harbaugh@ppps.org or (269) 415-5211.
Dear Paw Paw Families,
Due to the driver shortage, the following buses will be unable to transport students on the upcoming days:
Monday 11/22 - BUNNY
Tuesday 11/23 - MONKEY and DINO
We apologize for the inconvenience.
You have until 5 pm today to participate in the Community Input Survey for Paw Paw Public Schools! Whether you have kids in school or not, we would love to hear from you. #YourInputMatters
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPPSCommunityInput2021
If you're looking for a rewarding and flexible career, then be sure to attend tomorrow's Bus Driver Recruitment Event! Hosted by PPPS and Hoekstra Transportation, we put you in the driver's seat. Enjoy refreshments, test drive a bus, register for a 55" TV and more! #WeNeedDrivers
Dear Paw Paw Families,
Due to the driver shortage, the DOG bus will be unable to transport students on Thursday, November 18th, and Friday, November 19th. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
REMINDER: There will not be a BUNNY bus tomorrow, Wednesday, November 17th.
REMINDER: There will not be a MONKEY bus or a DINO bus tomorrow, Tuesday, November 16th.