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Portage Township Schools to realign administrators
PORTAGE | The pending departure of a Portage Township Schools assistant superintendent has prompted school officials to reorganize administrat…
PNC 2013 Spring Honor Roll
CHESTERTON | Purdue University North Central announces their 2013 Spring Honor Roll.
Duneland School 2012-13 student perfect attendance
CHESTERTON | Several Duneland School students were recognized for achieving perfect attendance at their school for the 2012-13 school year. Th…
Portage High grads 'go forth with positivity'
PORTAGE | Portage High School co-valedictorian Cody Spoolstra admitted when it came to writing his speech for commencement, he had a problem w…
Willowcreek students combine service, fun at year-end party
PORTAGE | What is the best way for middle schoolers to fight cancer? Giant rolling hamster balls, of course.
June 05, 2013 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Jones students speak their minds at annual Declamation Contest
PORTAGE | Fourth and fifth-grade students at Jones Elementary competed Friday in the school's annual Declamation Contest.
May 31, 2013 6:55 pm PhotosPhotos
Foundation awards grants to classroom teachers
PORTAGE | Seven classroom programs will receive a boost thanks to the Portage Township Education Foundation.
Portage updating handbooks to reflect new technology use
PORTAGE | Beginning the next school year, Portage Township Schools students will be able to keep their electronic communication devices turned…
Portage schools to continue teen court
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will continue with the teen court program for high and middle school students during the 2013/14 school year.
Portage textbook fees to increase
PORTAGE | Textbook rental fees will be climbing for Portage Township Schools elementary and middle school students next year.
PHS students use videoconferencing to view autopsy procedures
PORTAGE | Students in Tami Kepshire's anatomy and physiology II class at Portage High School didn't squirm or look away Thursday as they watch…
May 24, 2013 5:02 pm PhotosPhotos
School City of Hobart announces Learn-to-Swim lessons registration
HOBART | Register now on the web at www.hobart.k12.in.us go to community- Swim Registration
Portage schools to expand pre-kindergarten program
PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board approved spending $20,000 to expand its pre-kindergarten program into all eight elementary schools…
Fegely students get reality check
PORTAGE | Angel Chabes was a little concerned when she walked into the gym at Fegely Middle School on Thursday morning.
May 17, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Portage schools officials consider health insurance decisions
PORTAGE | Upcoming changes to employee health insurance coverage have Portage Township Schools officials wrangling with how to meet new requir…
Andrean High student wins language study scholarship
PORTAGE | Ian Markham, a Porter resident and Andrean High School student, has been awarded one of approximately 625 National Security Language…
Blackhawks fan in a hairy situation
HOBART | Recently, one fan that attends Joan Martin Elementary School is growing his beard out (fake of course). Posed as an extra credit chal…
May 07, 2013 9:16 am PhotosPhotos
Preschool Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
HOBART | Center for Possibilities has open registration for preschool aged children with disabilities to participate in summer camps. Camp 1 i…
Portage High students recognized nationally for artwork
PORTAGE | Three Portage High School students were recently recognized for their works of art in the 2013 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
May 05, 2013 6:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Portage schools to change book rental collection method
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will no longer use their attorney to collect past due book rental fees.
Portage High School seniors donates $3,000 for upgrades
PORTAGE | The Portage High School class of 2013 will leave a significant imprint on the school as they depart its halls.
Portage schools put administrative pay increases on hold
PORTAGE | Pay increases for 18 Portage Township Schools administrators were put on hold Monday.
PHS JROTC members step up to help one of their own
PORTAGE | Niko Melendez was all smiles when he entered the Portage High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps classroom.
April 29, 2013 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Police donate radios to schools
PORTAGE | If the unthinkable happens within a Portage Township School, officials will be a little more ready thanks to a donation from the Por…
Portage High School to become part of Microsoft academy
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will expand its technical offerings at both the high school and middle school levels next year.
Munster, Lake Central high schools ranked top Indiana schools in U.S. News report
Ten Northwest Indiana public high schools received top ratings in the U.S. News and World Report 2013 Best High School rankings released this week.
Portage schools look to fund $2.7 million in projects
PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board was presented with a $2.7 million three-year capital improvements plan Wednesday night.
Portage education foundation host annual fundraiser Thursday
PORTAGE | The Portage Township Education foundation will host its annual wine tasting and auction from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Wood…
Local McDonald’s Operators and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Establish HOPE Scholarship for High School Students
MUNSTER | Northwest Indiana McDonald’s Operators (NIMO) and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana have partnered to establish the HOPE Scholarshi…
Top PHS seniors, mentor teachers honored
PORTAGE | The top students of the Portage High School class of 2013 honored those who helped them get to the top Wednesday night.
April 04, 2013 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Portage schools to offer summer activities for students
PORTAGE | Summer for high school and middle school students can be a much-anticipated break from routines.
School officials protecting Title I from sequestration
SOUTH HAVEN | While the federal sequestration took affect early this month, Portage Township Schools officials still don't fully know what it …
Portage Exchange Club, Portage High School MCJROTC hold fundraiser
PORTAGE | The Portage Exchange Club, the Portage High School MCJROTC cadets and Applebee’s Restaurant teamed up for another successful fundraiser.
March 14, 2013 7:35 pm PhotosPhotos
Entertainment: Merrillville High School Performing Arts present Cinderella
MERRILLVILLE | Everyone knows the story, but seeing live onstage performed by an amazing cast of characters is a can't miss.
March 14, 2013 1:05 pm PhotosPhotos
Portage schools host kindergarten sign-up April 3
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools kindergarten registration will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. April 3 at eac…
Spelling bee final is Saturday
The winner of a Saturday spelling bee, sponsored by Kankakee Valley REMC, will walk away with a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., to com…
Portage schools chief may recommend random drug testing policy
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools Superintendent E. Ric Frataccia said he may recommend a policy requiring random drug testing of high school…
IUN will participates in college fair on Thursday in Portage
PORTAGE | Indiana University Northwest will participate in a University Center college fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Student artwork to be displayed at Valparaiso University Chapel
VALPARAISO | The 36th annual Porter County Arts-A-Budding student art show will run from Monday through March 12 at the Chapel of the Resurrec…
Portage Township Schools recognizes academic teams
PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board recognized two Portage High School academic teams for their recent successes.
SLYCE Student Dylan Brock discusses leaders of tomorrow
VALPARAISO | Many people across the nation look to the future with uncertainty perhaps trepidation as they concern themselves with issues , wh…
SLYCE student Rachel Hall shares reflections
VALPARAISO | The South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement program has a rule. Once you head home after an inspiring day of listen…
Porter County students compete in math bowl
PORTAGE │ A packed house watched local kids engage in a heated competition at a Portage High School gymnasium Thursday. And not a basketball w…
February 28, 2013 8:51 pm PhotosPhotos
Portage High School paraprofessional terminated after drug arrest
PORTAGE | A Portage High School paraprofessional was terminated Thursday following her arrest on drug charges earlier this month.
February 28, 2013 8:15 pm PhotosPhotos
USF Crown Point announces dean’s list and honors list students
CROWN POINT | The University of Saint Francis Crown Point announces the names of students on its dean’s and honor roll lists for fall semester…
Portage schools move forward with technology projects
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools moved forward Monday night with technology projects, approving two and moving forward with a third.
PHS variety show slated for Friday night
PORTAGE | Portage High School presents its annual Student Variety Show at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the east auditorium of Portage High School.
Portage schools to look at alternative energy uses
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools could be looking to the sun or the wind to provide some of its power in the future.
Portage schools working on social media policy
PORTAGE | A Portage Township Schools committee will be working on developing a social media policy for students and employees.
Portage schools chief: Let's end West building noise
PORTAGE | When Portage High School West was constructed nearly four decades ago, open concept classrooms were the newest thing in construction.
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