On National IT Professionals Day, we thank the Technology Department superstars at PPPS! We appreciate all they do to keep our digital worlds running smoothly. #NationalITProfessionalsDay #ITProfessionalsDay #BuildTogetherPawPaw
What better way to enjoy Paw Paw's Homecoming than by meeting friends and family for a Food Truck Rally before the big game on October 6th? Make plans to attend this fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Paw Paw Middle School parking lot! 20% of the proceeds will benefit Grad Bash for the PPHS Class of 2024. #buildtogetherpawpaw
So proud of Paw Paw Middle School Student Brynn Cummings for making it as far as she did on the national stage of America's Got Talent! For all of her ambition, talent, poise and grace, we could not be more proud! #buildtogetherpawpaw
PPPS administrators, teachers and staff are excited to participate in an all-day CharacterStrong School Culture Training at Paw Paw Middle School! A great school culture doesn't happen by accident. Intentional connection creates better relationships and an improved culture. #schoolculture #innovation #kindness #integrity #success #community
Parents, don't forget!! Bus Registration Deadline is Friday, July 28th for those students who need to ride the bus during the 2023 – 2024 school year. Parents/Guardians will need to log into the Parent Portal in PowerSchool and complete the Transportation Renewal Request Form for the 2023-2024 school year. Contact the school office for login information or issues. All students who will be riding the bus during the 2023-2024 school year will need to register. This includes students who have ridden the bus in previous school years. Enjoy your summer!
You won't want to miss the PPPS Districtwide Garage Sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Paw Paw Middle School! Surplus school equipment, supplies, furnishings, and more items added daily from all five schools will be in one location and priced to sell. No early sales. Park and enter through the middle school's south entrance at 313 West Michigan Avenue.
Even though summer is in full swing, it's not too late to register your 5 to 12-year-old child for a fun-filled, educational summer camp experience at PPPS Summer Camp! There are still a limited number of openings for this summer during the weeks of: 7/10-14, 7/24-28, 7/31 - 8/4, 8/7-11, and 8/14-18. To register or learn more, email Lacey Jackson at lacey.jackson@ppps.org
The PPPS Volleyball future is bright! PPHS Volleyball players showed our Core Value of Kindness by helping Volleyball Coach Duchene run the 2023 Summer Volleyball Camp for 3rd - 8th grade students. They had an amazing turnout of over 50 kids, who worked with coaches and each other to learn and practice skills, such as tossing, passing, setting, serving and much more! #volleyballcamp #buildtogetherpawpaw
The PPPS Summer Meals Program "Meet Up and Eat Up" begins next week! Thanks to our dedicated food service team, nutritious meals are free for children 18 and under throughout the summer. Adults may purchase meals for $3 each. Breakfast will be served at Paw Paw Later Elementary and Paw Paw Middle School between 8:30 and 9 a.m. , and lunch will be served between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., M-F. #summerfeedingprogram #endchildhunger #MeatUpEatUp #buildtogetherpawpaw
Great News! Brynn Cummings, a student at Paw Paw Middle School, will appear on the national TV show America's Got Talent on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Brynn is a talented ventriloquist, artist, and magician, and she will perform as a contestant on the show. The Paw Paw community is invited to attend a Watch Party at Red Arrow MInistries on June 13 from 8 - 10 p.m. We wish you the best of luck, Brynn!
Reminder: The PPPS Community Outreach Survey closes tomorrow. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your input matters! #buildtogetherpawpaw
In today's Awards and Recognition Ceremony at Paw Paw Middle School, every student in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades will receive an award or be recognized for something they have done well throughout the school year. Embracing our Core Value of Success, we congratulate our students and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day to provide opportunities to reach high levels of achievement for every child! #success #buildtogetherpawpaw
Representatives from the Paw Paw Public Schools Adult Education met with representatives from Michigan Works/Kinexus and the Van Buren Intermediate School District on June 1 to look at opportunities to connect youth and adult learners and job seekers to programs that help individuals access everything needed to find a job or to advance to a better employment situation.
There are exciting things in the works that will come out of these partnerships for PPPS and the surrounding communities. Look for more details in the August edition of the Pride and Progress.
If your PPPS student will need school bus transportation for the 2023-24 school year, please read the following important message. Thank you!
The Van Buren County Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is accepting applications for 2023-2024 school year. GSRP is a free preschool program, based on eligibility requirements. Paw Paw classrooms are located in the Cedar Street Campus. Application does not guarantee enrollment. Apply today at:
vanburencountypreschools.org
Due to the popularity of the PPPS Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program, families are encouraged to enroll children as soon as possible for this fall! At this time, the 4-year-old classroom is full, but there's still time to add your child's name to a waiting list. Several spots are still open for the 3-year-old class, and when that class is full, another waiting list will be started. Currently, space is available in the 2 1/2 - to 3-year-old class and the preschool-readiness room, but these are also filling quickly. For more information, please contact the ECE Director: melinda.brennan@ppps.org.
If you're looking for an exciting new adventure for your 5 to 12-year-old child this summer, there are a limited number of spots open in the all-new PPPS BASE Summer Camp! Registration forms are available at the Early Elementary, the Later Elementary and the Cedar Street Campus. Registration forms and camp fees should be returned to the Cedar Street Campus and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For questions, email Lacey Jackson at lacey.jackson@ppps.org
Today, students from Paw Paw Later Elementary got outside and enjoyed a much-anticipated end-of-school-year tradition. It was Track & Field Day at Falan Field! Grateful for all the teachers, staff, volunteers, spectators, and middle school student volunteers who helped make this day possible. #trackandfieldday #run #community #buildtogetherpawpaw
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the DINO bus will not be transporting students home this afternoon, Monday, May22nd. We apologize for the inconvenience and late notice.
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon for this school year. You won't want to miss a special summer-themed picnic menu as talented middle school students perform from their latest musical! A special thanks to all who have participated, performed and prepared food for these special monthly gatherings. Have a spectacular summer! #BuildTogetherPawPaw
