EARLY CHILDHOOD ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Paw Paw Early Childhood (PPEC), Van Buren County’s newest state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center, is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Families with preschool-aged children may access enrollment documents by visiting PPEC online at: https://www.ppps.org/o/community-education/page/early-childhood-program. Click on the First Step for Fall Enrollment 25/26 button and the Early Childhood Application button. Once the registration packet is completed, please print and drop off your packet to the main office at the Cedar Street Campus, 555 Cedar St., Paw Paw. For questions, please contact jenna.bowers@ppps.org or call 269-415-5715. Note: Please submit all enrollment packets to the Cedar Street Office as the new Paw Paw Early Childhood Center is still under construction. Thank you!
At Paw Paw Public Schools we are committed to fostering connections among our schools and the community to increase authentic learning opportunities for students and improve civic engagement. If you're a Paw Paw senior citizen over 60 years of age, you're invited to tomorrow's Senior Citizens Luncheon! In addition to a great menu, the talented cast of Spamalot will be performing from their recent production. We hope you can join us! #buildtogetherpawpaw
Regular School Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Cedar Street Campus
7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to join board members for informal conversation, coffee and cookies prior to the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
It's showtime, and SPAMALOT SCHOOL EDITION is here! It's not too late to get your tickets to this legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Visit: https://pphspac.ludus.com to purchase tickets online or at the Box Office, approximately one hour prior to shows. Performances are tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All shows are at the Paw Paw High School Performing Arts Center at 30609 Red Arrow Highway. Free parking and entrance on south side of the high school.
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6th due to icy road conditions.
Please remember that there is also no school on Friday, February 7th or Monday, February 10th due to mid-winter break. See you all on Tuesday, February 11th! Stay safe and warm!
Families looking for high-quality early childhood education are getting excited to enroll their preschool-aged children in Van Buren County's newest, state-of-the-art Early Childhood facility, Paw Paw Public Schools Early Childhood Center! Before enrollment begins, area families with preschool-aged children are asked to take this quick survey - https://tinyurl.com/35a4nwcn. Survey Deadline: February 10, 2025. Thank you!
It's National School Counseling Week , and we're recognizing our amazing school counselors for all they do to help students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents. Take a moment to thank a counselor this week for all the positive ways they enhance the academic, career, social and emotional development of our students. Happy #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #GratefulForOurCounselors #BuildTogetherPawPaw
To recognize the exceptional people who support children with disabilities in our community, the Van Buren Intermediate School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is asking for nominations for their annual PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) Awards. This is your chance to recognize the individuals who contribute to the education and success of children with disabilities! To access the nomination form, visit - https://tinyurl.com/mr2awnsc. Nominations accepted until Feb. 17, 2025.
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, January 22nd due to the wind chill advisory and hazardous travel conditions. The temps are expected to rebound mid-afternoon to the mid-teens. Snow is expected to taper off later tonight, so evening activities for Wednesday should be fine, but watch for communications if that forecast changes. Continue to stay safe and warm. We miss our students and can't wait to see everyone on Thursday!
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed once again on Tuesday, January 21st due to the wind chill advisory and hazardous travel conditions. We will continue to watch weather conditions and decide early Tuesday afternoon about the cancellation of evening activities for Tuesday. Stay safe and warm. We hope to see everyone on Wednesday!
Good evening Paw Paw Families. Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th due to deteriorating secondary roads and the cold weather advisory that takes effect at midnight.
As previously mentioned, this decision does not necessarily apply to evening events, as weather and temperatures may change throughout the day. Decisions regarding evening events will be determined Monday.
Calling all Paw Paw Senior Citizens age 60 and older! You are invited to attend the PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon next Friday, January 17 at 1 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Guests are asked to park and enter on the west side of the high school. Note: if school is canceled, the luncheon will also be canceled. There is a suggested $5 donation. We look forward to seeing you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness
We're Hiring! District Nurse Opportunity.
Paw Paw Public Schools is seeking a School District Nurse to join our Team! If you or someone you know wants to make a difference in students' lives by fostering a safe and healthy school community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today at: https://tinyurl.com/3s8nx3f2
Please join PPPS Superintendent Jeremy Davison on Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School Cafeteria to learn more about another exciting 2022 Bond Project! Hear firsthand about plans for the High School Multipurpose Addition and STEAM Renovation. We hope to see you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 12th due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy camaraderie with friends as PPPS students showcase their talents, improve their civic engagement, and build authentic community connections! All Paw Paw senior citizens 60 years of age and older are invited to attend the Paw Paw Public Schools Senior Citizens Luncheon this Friday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Suggested donation - $5. We hope to see you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 5th due to inclement weather. Be sure to watch for additional information tomorrow about the potential cancellation of extracurricular activities.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Paw Paw senior citizens age 60 and older are invited to attend the PPPS Senior Citizens Lunch this Friday at 1 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. In addition to a delicious holiday menu, there will be a special performance by the Later Elementary students! Please park and enter on the west side of the high school. There is a suggested $5 donation. We look forward to seeing you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness
Please join the PPHS Grad Bash 2025 for The Fall Craft & Vendor Show this Saturday, November 9 from 10 am - 3 pm and Sunday, November 10 from 10 am - 2 pm at Paw Paw High School. With over 50 vendors on-site, a 50/50 raffle, food concessions, and more; this is the perfect place to see friends and neighbors, show your school support , and get a jump start on your holiday shopping! #holidaycraftshow #buildtogetherpawpaw
The Annual Rising Stars Talent Show is an opportunity for Paw Paw High School students to showcase their talents. Open to all high school students, this yearly production has featured all types of talent. From singers to magicians, dancers to comedians, and of course our famous MC's. If you are looking for a fun evening of family fun, this is not a night to be missed! Get your tickets here: https://pphspac.ludus.com/