For questions about this Community Needs Assessment Survey, please contact Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency at www.smcaa.com. #communityneeds #buildtogetherpawpaw
9 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.
9 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
9 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
9 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!
9 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
9 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
9 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Garden tool donations barrel
Happy National Bus Driver Appreciation Day to all PPPS Bus Drivers! Today we celebrate and recognize our dedicated drivers for all they do every day to get students to and from school and events safely. We also chose today to kick off a series of testimonials in which PPPS Bus Drivers share what brought them to PPPS, why they love their jobs, and how others who share a passion for working with kids can explore the rewarding opportunities that await Bus Drivers at PPPS! If you love to work with kids and have been looking for a rewarding and flexible career, we’re hiring more drivers! Apply today: http://tinyurl.com/49t6chds
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
build together paw paw public schools. thank you, ppps drivers. we appreciate you.
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! PPPS School Resource Officer Trever Tate serves as an important bridge between students, law enforcement and our community. Thank you for all you do to protect and serve Paw Paw Public Schools, Deputy Tate! We appreciate you. ❤️ #SchoolResourceOfficer #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
school resource officer appreciation day. thank you, Deputy Trever Tate
All Paw Paw Senior Citizens 60 years and older are invited to another amazing PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon this Friday at Paw Paw High School! Please encourage your older friends and family members to attend. The vision of PPPS is to be united with our community to build success. Guests are asked to park on the west or south side of the high school. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. #BuildTogetherPawPaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
ppps senior citizens luncheon. friday, feb. 16,  PPHS 30609 Red Arrow hwy. doors open at 1:15, lunch served at 1:30 p.m. special menu: sloppy joes, potato casserole, cornbread, cinnamon rolls. all paw paw area seniors age 60 and older welcome to attend. $5 suggested donation.
Congratulations to the Paw Paw Middle School Students-of-the-Month: Paisley Lauderdale, Shailynn Cardenas and Luke Zent! They were publicly recognized at last night's Board of Education Meeting. #PackPride #successful #integrity #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
citizens of the month
citizens of the month family
citizens of the month family
citizens of the month family
In yesterday's assembly at Paw Paw Later Elementary, students learned all about the CharacterStrong trait of perseverance from Principal Davison, and students in grades 3, 4 and 5 were recognized and celebrated as the citizens of the month. Congratulations! #student recognition #success #celebratingexcellence #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
kids getting awards
kids getting awards
kids gettting award
kids in assembly
kids getting awards
kids in assembly
kids in assembly
principal talking to kids
kids in assembly
award winners
With temps pushing 50 degrees today, spring is in the air at Paw Paw Later Elementary. If these piles of winter coats are any sign, then perhaps Punxsutawney Phil will not see his shadow tomorrow on Groundhog Day and spring will arrive early this year!
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
kids on playground
kids on playground
kids on playground
kids on playgrou nd
kids on playground
kids on playground
kids on playground
Grad Bash ‘24 is having a Silent Auction during the Hall of Fame game on Friday, January 26th. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and will end during the 3rd quarter of the men’s basketball game. There are 50+ items to bid on both in person or online. Online bidding has already begun! Go check out the variety of items that are up for bid: https://givebutter.com/c/2024GradBash
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Grad Bash ‘24 is having a Silent Auction during the Hall of Fame game on Friday, January 26th.  The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and will end during the 3rd quarter of the men’s game.  There are 50+ items to bid on both in person or online.   Online bidding has already begun!  Go check out the variety of items that are up for bid:  https://givebutter.com/c/2024GradBash
After their historic win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the Detroit Lions head to the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. PPPS Students and staff across the district showed their support yesterday by wearing Honolulu blue. Go Lions! (Oh yes, and one San Francisco 49ers fan showed her team's colors ;) #Lions #AllGrit #DETvsSF #DetroitvsEverybody
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
teacher and student
teachers and students in detroit lions garb
secretary  wearing lions garb
school principal in office
students and teacher in classroom
secretary in team colors
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 15.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 12.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools