Paw Paw High School

Chromebooks are ready for pick up! Parents need to complete the form in Powerschool. We recommend paying the optional $10 usage fee to cover any accidental damage that may occur. Then your device can be picked up at the listed times: *For new students only, including freshmen- during New Student Welcome, and even a bit before, beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 15. *Returning students can get their Chromebooks beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, August 16. *All students who still need their device can get it during Open House on Monday, August 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

4 months ago, Tammy Southworth

Paw Paw Public Schools will host an online Parent Update in Student Programming program on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6-7 PM via Zoom. The Zoom link for the program can be found in the NEWS section of the district website, at ppps.org. Please join us for a chance to learn more about the Disconnect to Reconnect initiative, the PPPS goal to address the concerns parents and educators share about the impact of technology and social media in the lives of our students. You'll also learn about a few other important areas of focus for the District as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year which promises to be our BEST YEAR EVER! It’s a chance to become informed, ask questions, and connect with parents and educators. For more information, please contact your child's principal or Corey Harbaugh, Curriculum Director, at corey.harbaugh@ppps.org.

5 months ago, Corey Harbaugh

New Student Welcome Freshmen and other new students are invited to New Student Welcome on Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 am. The event will include tours, an opportunity to pick up your chromebook, student ID photos, and a chance to met some staff. The event will conclude at noon. We hope to see all our new PPHS students there!

5 months ago, PPHS

As a courtesy to our educational partners at the Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD), we are sharing this information as a reminder to voters that the VBISD has a millage renewal on the ballot on August 6, 2024.

5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw Public Schools partners with Van Buren Intermediate School District On August 6, 2024, voters will consider a Special Education Millage renewal proposal that does not increase the current tax rate and generates $22.5 million over 5 years to support local school districts (Bangor, Bloomingdale, Covert, Decatur, Gobles, Hartford, Lawrence, Lawton, Mattawan, Paw Paw, and South Haven) in the following manner: $2.5 million per year to Van Buren County local school districts designed to offset special education costs incurred by school districts. $2 million per year to Van Buren ISD for capital improvements and increased behavior support services for local school district students with disabilities and their families starting at birth. For further information, please visit vbisd.org or contact David D. Manson at (269) 674-8091. To generate: $2,100,000 for Paw Paw Public Schools and to fund VBISD facilities and services to support students with disabilities from Paw Paw Public Schools. SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL VOTE ON AUGUST 6, 2024 Van Buren Intermediate School District Paid for by Van Buren ISD | 490 South Paw Paw Street | Lawrence, MI 49064 and Paw Paw Public Schools | 119 Johnson Road | Paw Paw, MI 49079

Reminder to all incoming Senior parents about the Grad Bash 2025 meeting on July 24 @ 6:00 pm at the HS. See you there!

5 months ago, Tammy Southworth

Meal Pick-Up Reminder! Tomorrow is meal pick-up day for Free Summer Meals from 1 to 3 p.m. at Paw Paw Later Elementary. Free meals are open to ALL PPPS STUDENTS and not just those who qualify for free or reduced lunches. To help the Food Service Team plan ahead, please register your student(s) for meal pick-up at http://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn before 6 a.m. tomorrow. To reduce waste, please be sure to pick up your child's meals on scheduled meal pick up days. If you need to cancel your meals, please email: korrie.perkins@ppps.org. Thank you for your cooperation! #meetupandeatup #endchildhunger #buildtogetherpawpaw

5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Congratulations to PPPS Later Elementary Principal Jeremy Davison for receiving the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow award for outstanding service to his club and the community by the Paw Paw Lions Club! #leadership #community #buildtogetherpawpaw

5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw Public Schools has a vacant seat on the Board of Education. For more information, please read the following notification.

5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

PAW PAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF VACANT BOARD SEAT On July 14, 2024, a Paw Paw Public Schools’ Board of Education seat became vacant. State law requires that the Board appoint a person to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) calendar days after the vacancy occurs. The person appointed will fill the vacancy until the newly elected school board member begins his/her term following certification of the November 5, 2024, election results. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to be a school board trustee, an individual must be a citizen of the United States and a qualified and registered voter of the Paw Paw Public School District. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: If you meet the above eligibility requirements and wish to be considered for the vacancy, please submit a letter stating your interest and qualifications for the position. Include your complete address, telephone number and e-mail address. Letters of interest to be received by no later than Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. addressed to Board President Brent McNitt, Paw Paw Public Schools, 119 Johnson Rd, Paw Paw, MI 49079 OR submit the letter as an attachment and send via e-mail to alisa.clark@ppps.org. The Board will conduct interviews and take action to appoint at the Regular School Board Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Cedar Street Campus, 555 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. Inquiries can be made to Alisa Clark at (269) 415-5207.

On behalf of Van Buren Community Mental Health and the Great Start Collaborative of Van Buren County, we are happy to share this upcoming free virtual workshop opportunity with PPPS families and caregivers. #buildtogetherpawpaw

6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

How to Help Children Who Have Experienced Trauma or Other Difficult Events - 6 Week Workshop for Parents & Caregivers - A growing body of research has established that children are affected by events that threaten their safety OR the safety of their parents/caregivers. Understanding how trauma affects children can help you to make sense of your child's sometimes baffling behavior, feelings, and attitudes. Virtual Workshop Saturdays, July 27, 2024 & Aug.3,10, 17,24,31,2024 Time: 10:00 am. - 12:00 pm FREE! (Due to MiLEAP grant) For more information or to register, please contact: Marcella Bell-Pitchford at mbellpitchford@vbcmh.com or 269-539-0800 OR Tracy Fay at tfay@vbcmh.com or 269-569-1924 Supported by: Van Buren Community Mental Health, Great Start Family Coalition, MiLEAP

Did you know? Meet Up & Eat Up-Free Summer Meals are available to ALL PPPS STUDENTS and not just students who qualify for free or reduced lunches? Due to high demand and to accommodate as many students as possible, families are strongly encouraged to register their student(s) for meal pick-up at http://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn. To reduce waste and make the most of our school resources, please be sure to pick up your child's meals on scheduled pick-up days. For questions or to cancel your meals, please email: korrie.perkins@ppps.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! #meetupandeatup #endchildhunger #buildtogetherpawpaw

6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw Public Schools Free Summer Meal Pickup - Free summer meals for all PPPS students. Beginning June 14 to August 2. Every Friday from 1 P.M. to 3 p.m. drive-thru pick-up Location for all grades: PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY, 612 NORTH ST. Paw Paw Public Schools are proud to offer free summer meal pick-up to all PPPS students during the summer when school is not in session. Weekly meal pickup consists of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child. While every attempt will be made to accommodate all eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis, families are encouraged to preregister online for free summer meal pick-up. Preregister here: https://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn

Calling all preschoolers! Paw Paw Early Childhood Round-Up is right around the corner! Your families won't want to miss this event on July 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus in Paw Paw. For questions, please contact Early Childhood Director Mindy Brennan melinda.brennan@ppps.org. #preschoolroundup #buildtogetherpawpaw

6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Important Transportation Notice: If your PPPS student(s) will need bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year, families will need to register by July 29, 2024.

6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

MPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE Notice to families: If your student(s) will need to ride the bus during the 2024-2025 school year, please register by July 29. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as this allows the Transportation Department adequate time to determine bus routes and the number of drivers needed. Parents/Guardians will need to log into the Parent Portal in PowerSchool and complete the Transportation Renewal Request Form for the 2024-2025 school year. Please complete, and submit this form before the Deadline of July 29. All students who will be riding the bus during the 2024-2025 school year will need to register. This also includes students who have ridden the bus in previous school years. Should you have questions or concerns, please call Transportation Director Angela Vasquez at 269-415-5220, or email: Angela.Vasquez@ppps.org . Enjoy your summer!

Even though school lunchrooms are closed for summer break, the PPPS Food Service Superheroes are still working hard to help fill the summer hunger gap! FREE weekly meal pick-up will be available to all PPPS students June 14 - August 2 at Paw Paw Later Elementary. #MeetUpAndEatUp #buildtogetherpawpaw

7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Become a Voice for Michigan Students! Join in or invite someone you know to attend these virtual informational events. These sessions will educate prospective candidates about school board responsibilities, as well as filing and campaigning procedures. Most importantly, these events will provide candidates with an opportunity to have their questions answered. #GetOnBoardMI #BuildTogetherPawPaw MASB needs your help to spread the word and ensure all vacant school board seats are filed for by the July 23 deadline.

7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

NEOLA. MASB. get on board. virtual town hall events. all sessions run form 6:30 to 8 p.m. , June 4, June 12, June 20, June 25, July 10 and July 18, For more information and to register, visit: masb.org/getonboard.

Check out this exciting new mural outside the Performing Arts Center at PPHS! The high school's new Independent Art Class, Creative Career & Collective (3C), worked on designing the mural. With guidance from PPHS Art Teacher Sarah Bentley, the work symbolizes the unique strength, diversity, and creativity of Paw Paw students. Students were tasked with designing a butterfly mural. Eleventh-grade student Ezekiel King won the design contest! Art students worked together to bring the mural to life during and after school. Ezekiel had this to say about the finished mural, "It represents that even though everyone is different and might not get along, our school unifies us and we always cheer each other along in our sports or when we're doing school activities." #mural #art #arteducation #teenleaders #publicart #buildtogetherpawpaw

7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw area senior citizens are invited to join us for another PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon at Paw Paw High School on Friday, May 17. The Vision of Paw Paw Public Schools is to be united with our community to build success, and this is just one way to honor our senior citizens who support our community in so many ways. As this will be the last luncheon before summer break, we hope to see you there! #community #buildtogetherpawpaw

7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

build together. paw paw public schools. Senior Citizens Luncheon at Paw Paw High Schoo. 30609 Red Arrow Hwy. Friday, May 17th. at 1:30 p.m., doors open at 1:15 p.m. Menu: Fried chicken, bakes beans, potato salad and apple pie

Paw Paw Early Childhood Round-Up is right around the corner. Calling all preschoolers! Your families won't want to miss this event on May 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus in Paw Paw. For questions, contact Early Childhood Director Mindy Brennan melinda.brennan@ppps.org. #PreschoolRoundup #buildtogetherpawpaw

7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

PAW PAW EARLY CHILDHOOD ROUND-UP, director Mindy Brennan 269-415-5728, May 22nd 5:30-7:30 pm Join us on May 22nd! Our PPEC Preschool Round-Up Event for the 2024-25 school year will take place at the Cedar Street Campus. During our Round-Up Event, families will have the opportunity to complete the registration for enrollment, meet our staff, and enjoy a snack! We look forward to meeting our youngest Red Wolves there! Preschool Readiness 2.5-3 year olds, 3's Preschool, Great Start Readiness & Tuition Preschool 4 years old by Dec. 1. As part of the registration process, we will need: Income verification (W-2, tax form, or check stubs) Child’s birth certificate Proof of residency (mail or bill with address on it) Copy of child’s Health Appraisal & Immunization form completed by their doctor

To honor all PPPS teachers and staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week, our community partners at John H. Tapper, Inc. sponsored today's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon featuring a baked potato bar with all the toppings! Thank you to John H. Tapper, Inc. for their generosity and for recognizing our hard-working teachers and staff, and here's a special shout-out to Creative Catering for creating a fabulous baked potato bar. #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek #BuildTogetherPawPaw

8 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

thank you ppps teachers and staff. John Tapper Inc.

Tomorrow is National School Nurse Day! On behalf of our entire district, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for our very own Paw Paw Public School District Nurse, Cathy Lancaster, R.N. Thank you for all you do to keep our kids safe and healthy! #SND2024 #buildtogetherpawpaw

8 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools

Thank you, PPPS Nurse Cathy Lancanster National School Nurse Day May 8, 2024

Tomorrow, Paw Paw Public Schools joins with other school districts across the country to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! We appreciate and recognize the incredible difference our team members make every day in the lives of students, staff and the community. Thank you! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #BuildTogetherPawPaw

8 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools