Fifth-graders competing for first

Crisman Elementary principal named tops in region

PORTAGE | Crisman Elementary School Principal Scott Hufford doesn't want to take a lot of credit for recently being named the Indiana Association of School Principals District 1 Elementary Principal of the Year.

Crisman Elementary invites parents to school

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.

Crisman Elementary students take a ride on the Polar Express

Portage's Crisman Elementary hosts Appreciation Celebration

PORTAGE | Invited members of the community were honored at the Appreciation Celebration on Wednesday at Crisman Elementary School.

Former Portage elementary principal sues district over firing

HAMMOND | A former elementary school principal is suing Portage Township Schools, claiming she was fired so the district could replace her with a younger man.

Principal becomes tops target

PORTAGE | Don't ask Crisman Elementary School Principal Scott Hufford if he wants pie for dessert this weekend.

Top PHS students, their teachers, celebrated at banquet

PORTAGE | Heidi Thibideau held back the tears as Natasha Pepper described Thibideau's influence on her life.

Mayor's Night Out set to focus on Crisman project in Portage

PORTAGE | The next Mayor's Night Out event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Crisman Elementary School, 6161 Old Porter Road.

Crisman Elementary slated to host Internet safety program

PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will host an Internet safety presentation at 6 p.m. March 10 at Crisman Elementary School, 6161 Old Porter Road.

Linked by letters

HAMMOND | On Hammond's far north side in a classroom on the second floor, two fifth-graders sat side by side exchanging stories about school and families they had only done before through letters.