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
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
teachers at potato bar
teachers at potato bar
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
5 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
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
school lunch hero day may 3, 2024
Pizza Hut in Paw Paw will be donating a percentage of their sales to the Paw Paw P.R.I.D.E. Band program tonight from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Dine in or take out! Please consider supporting this wonderful fundraiser event, and make Wednesday night's meal planning a breeze! #community #buildtogetherpawpaw
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
pizza hut . we need your support on Wednesday, May 1st form 4 to 8 pm, pizza hut will donate a % of sales to the Paw Paw Pride Band. we promise this fundraiser will be cheesy
Tomorrow is School Principal Appreciation Day! Be sure to recognize and show appreciation for all the ways our principals at PPPS build character, exhibit leadership, inspire dreams, encourage creativity, build confidence, instill a love of learning and change lives forever. #principalday #buildtogetherpawpaw
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
principal appreciation day, Wednesday, May 1st
This summer, PPPS BASE Summer Fun Camp will provide enriching and exciting childcare for students ages 3-12. Effective Friday, April 12, registration is now open. Information and enrollment packets are available in both the Later and Early Elementary offices for students ages 5-12. For preschool students, Summer Fun Camp registration packets are available at the Cedar Street Campus or by contacting the PPPS Early Childhood Director at melinda.brennan@ppps.org.
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPPS Summer fun Camp 2024. Summer is all about having fun! For the summer of 2024, we are now including full day child care five days a week for students ages 3-12. As an innovative extension of the Before and After School Enrichment Program (BASE), Summer Fun Camp staff promise to engage children in enriching and exciting activities that will keep them learning all summer long! With a focus on the PPPS Core Values of Integrity, Community, Success, Innovation and Kindness, Summer Fun Camp staff will develop, support, challenge, and inspire every child for life-long success. For questions, please contact BASE Director Grace Parker at grace.parker@ppps.org Weeks Offered: • Week 1: June 17th-21st • Week 2: June 24th-28th • NO BASE THE WEEK OF JULY 1st-5th • Week 3: July 8th-12th • Week 4: July 15th-19th • Week 5: July 22nd-26th • Week 6: July 29th-Aug 2nd • Week 7: August 5th-9th • Week 8: August 12th-16th Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be a 10-hour daily maximum enforced to staff appropriately. Weekly Cost: School-age students (ages 5-12) $185/week, Preschool Students: $195/week There will be a 15% discount applied for siblings. Partial week registration may become available. This will be offered to our current BASE families first, then extended to other families as space allows. Camp registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis AND will be based on scheduling availability. Once accepted, you will receive confirmation of camp enrollment and registration. Additional enrollment paperwork will need to be completed before the start of Summer Camp. Payment for each camp week will need to be received BEFORE the drop off on the first day of each registered week. Payments must be made through our Procare financial system.
💻 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the individuals who serve as the backbone of our district! We thank them for their work and dedication to keeping our district running smoothly and efficiently. THANK YOU for everything you do! #AdminProfessionalsDay #buildtogetherpawpaw
5 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
happy admin professionals day
After school lunchrooms close 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
5 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 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3p8t87td.
Next Friday, April 19, is Education and Sharing Day, a day when the importance of learning and kindness come together! To celebrate, all Paw Paw area seniors age 60 and older are invited to share a meal at the PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon on that day. You won't want to miss this chance to connect with students, meet up with friends and enjoy a terrific lunch together. *Please park on the west or south side of Paw Paw High School. There will be a suggested $5 lunch donation to cover rising food costs. #community #educationforlife #upliftingothers #buildtogetherpawpaw
6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
build together paw paw public schools. spring awakening senior citizens luncheon friday, April 19th. Paw Paw High School, 30609 Red Arrow Hwy. 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 1:15 p.m.) lunch menu: alfredo pasta, garlic bread, broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower, chocolate cream pie
Mark your calendars! Paw Paw Middle School's Annual Activity night is Fri., April 19th from 6 to 8 pm! A yearly carnival at PPMS, Activity Night is a fun event organized by the M.S. Student Council and the PTO with a live DJ, concessions, games, friends, and over $2,000 dollars in amazing prizes!
6 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PPMS student council and PTO present Activity Night on Friday, April 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. DJ, concessions, games, friends, and prizes! Over $2000 worth of prizes will be raffled. $5 admission. Tickets sold in TCB the week of and at the door. Enter the middle school through the south (back) entrance. Clip art of movie tickets and games
Kindergarten and Young 5's Round-Up at Paw Paw Early Elementary is right around the corner. Calling all future kindergartners and young 5's, your families won't want to miss this! To attend, please schedule an appointment online at http://bit.ly/PPEERoundup2024, or call Paw Paw Early Elementary at 269-415-5300. #kindergartenroundup #kindergartenreadiness #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Early Elementary logo. 2024-25 Kindergarten & Young 5's. To register for Young 5's, students must be 5 years of age by December 1, 2024. Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2024. As part of the registration process, we will need: Birth certificate, Proof of residency, and immunization records. Join us on May 7th & 8th. Our Young 5's/Kindergarten Round-Up Event for the 2024-25 school year will take place at the Early Elementary. During our Round-Up Event, building administrators look forward to greeting families, and grade-level teachers are excited to meet students. This event is also an opportunity for families to complete the vision, hearing, and dental portions of the registration process. To begin the school enrollment process, families will need to pre-register online. We look forward to seeing our future Red Wolves there! Schedule an Appointment: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. OR Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m or 4:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. To attend Round-Up, please schedule an appointment through this event registration link. Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools logo. Paw Paw Early Elementary, 512 North St. 269-415-5300. Clip art of wolf pup.
This Friday, March 15, all Paw Paw area senior citizens are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and enjoy another spectacular senior luncheon at Paw Paw High School. Hosting our monthly Senior Citizens Luncheons is one more way PPPS shows we are united with our community to build #success. #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
2023-24 Senior Citizens Lunch Calendar. Paw Paw Public Schools. All paw paw area senior citizens age 60 or older are invited to attend. Location: Paw Paw High School. Time: Lunch at 1:30, doors open at 1:15 p.m. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Parking: please park on the west or south side of the high school. Connecting with our Community. 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. The Vision of Paw Paw Public Schools is to be united with our community to build success. Lunch Dates: 10/13/23, 11/17/23, 12/15/23, 1/19/24, 2/16/24, 3/15/24, 4/19/24, 5/17/24 Build together logo. Our core values are integrity, community, success, innovation, and kindness. Red wolf logo.
Make plans to attend the next Community Connections Open House on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. We hope to see you there! #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Mark you calendar for the next Paw Paw Public Schools Community Connections Open House on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Board members, district leaders, students and staff have been hard at work developing and achieving the district goals as outlined in the PPPS Strategic Plan. For all Paw Paw families and community members who want to be in-the-know, this is your chance to hear district updates firsthand, ask questions, and be a part of building Paw Paw Public Schools together! #buildtogetherpawpaw
For questions about this Community Needs Assessment Survey, please contact Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency at www.smcaa.com. #communityneeds #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Logo. Clipboard clip art. (269) 925-9077 185 E Main St Suite 303 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022. Smcaa.com. Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency needs your input. Every three years, SMCAA conducts a community-wide survey as a part of maintaining eligibility for community services Block Grant federal funding. Responses are used to help identify the underlying causes and conditions of local poverty. The survey helps shape SMCAA’s programs, development, funding, and more. All adult residents of Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren counties are asked to please participate in this quick survey. Your input will help shape the future of Southwest Michigan community action initiatives to empower diverse people in need. Take the survey here or here:smcaa.com/communityneeds Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and its available programs at smcaa.com
Calling all volunteers! The Van Buren Youth Initiative needs your help.
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
VanBurenISD – Calling all volunteers. Van Buren Youth Initiative. About Us. We're launching a fine arts after-school program in Van Buren County and seeking passionate volunteers to mentor and inspire students in activities like painting, music, theater, and dance. Your expertise can help shape this nurturing environment, contributing significantly to the students' artistic and personal growth. Join us to make a lasting impact on our community's youth and help foster their love for the arts. Sign up here: https//www.vbisd.org
Save the Date: Upcoming PPPS Public Forums
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) stakeholders are invited to attend a public forum hosted by the Sex Ed Advisory Board (SEAB) for the purpose of sharing information and hearing public input on suggested changes to the district's Sex Ed Curriculum. While both meetings will cover the same content, PPPS is offering two meeting options to accommodate differing schedules. There will be time for questions and dialogue. For more information, please contact Curriculum Director Corey Harbaugh at 269-415-5211, or email corey.harbaugh@ppps.org. Public Forum Dates: march 14 at 7 pm at paw paw high school and march 27 at 1 pm at the district admin. office. Build Together logo
🌻🦋 Calling all garden enthusiasts! 🌿🌼 6th to 8th grade students in Paw Paw Middle School's science department are excited to announce their latest project: the creation of a native pollinator garden, which will serve as a vibrant outdoor classroom! To help us make this project a success, donations of unused garden tools such as rakes, shovels, and trowels would be greatly appreciated. Your donation will not only support the students' learning but will also contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our campus. Donation drop-off sites include: Paw Paw Middle School, Ace Hardware of Paw Paw, Landers Hardware in Bangor, Wolverine Hardware in South Haven, and Scottdale True Value in Scottdale. For more information, please contact us at kevin.oles@ppps.org Thank you for your support! #PollinatorGarden #OutdoorClassroom #CommunitySupport #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
students outside at fish hatchery
Make plans to attend The Spring Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 9th from 10 a.m. - 3 pm and Sunday, March 10th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. With over 70 vendors on site, it's the perfect opportunity to get a lot of shopping done in one place! There will also be a bake sale and concessions with proceeds going to the Class of ‘24 Grad Bash. Please join us for this fun event!
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Please join the Class of ‘24 Grad Bash for The Spring Craft Show that will be held on Saturday, March 9th from 10 am - 3 pm and Sunday, March 10th from 10 am - 2 pm at Paw Paw High School. With over 70 vendors this is a perfect place to get a lot of shopping done in one place! There will also be a bake sale and concessions with proceeds going to the Class of ‘24 Grad Bash. Please join us for this fun event!
Due to the popularity of the PPPS Early Childhood Education Program, families are encouraged to enroll children as soon as possible for this fall! Classes are filling up quickly. For more information, please contact PPPS Early Childhood Director Mindy Brennan at (269)415-5728 or melinda.brennan@ppps.org
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Come grow with us! Paw Paw Early Childhood Education. 2024-25 Enrollment Information. Serving PPPS Staff and District families. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided by ppps. Before and after school care 6:30 a.m. to 5:30. P.m. Bussing for 4 and 5 year olds. Use of research-based curriculum. Whole child focus. Social emotional learning. Gross motor play – indoors and outdoors. Enrolling current students for fall 2024. Full-time openings in preschools for ages 21/2 to 5 years of age. 3:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enrollment for PPPS staff children begins March 1, 2024. Enrollment for PPPS district children begins March 15, 2024. Child must be at least 30 months old to enroll. Please pick up enrollment packet and turn into Cedar Street Office between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Packets will be dated and processed in the order they are received. We will not do enrollment online this year. Paw Paw Early Childhood Education – Housed at the Cedar St. Campus, 555 Cedar St. Paw Paw, MI 49079. Director Mindy Brennan, 269-415-5728, Melinda.brennan@ppps.org. Early Childhood pups logo and flower design.
With warmer temps on the way, it's time to clean out garages, barns and sheds. If you find any unused garden tools, such as rakes, trowels or shovels, this is a perfect time to donate them to the science students at Paw Paw Middle School, who are gearing up to create a beautiful pollinator garden on school grounds. New or used garden tools can be dropped off inside the front vestibule of PPMS at 313 W. Michigan Ave. during the school day. Your donation is greatly appreciated! #pollinatorgardents #buildtogetherpawpaw
7 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Garden tool donations barrel