Congrats, Coach Baleja. MHSCA State Boys Tennis Coach of the Year

MATT BALEJA NAMED MHSCA STATE BOYS TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR

September 1, 2026
For Immediate Release: Paw Paw, MI - The Michigan High School Athletic Coaches Association (MHSCA) has named Paw Paw High School Varsity Tennis Coach Matt Baleja of Paw Paw Pu...
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PPPS board of ed district shout-outs

DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS

August 28, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Here ...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary August 17, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:04 pm Board Members Present: Bowater Imus Martin McNitt Mitchell Sons Clark arrived at 7:01 pm Board Members Absent: None Public Participation: R Schwendinger Donations: $1,000.00 from LSM Ventures LLC - Biggby #418 as a PAC Producer Sponsor Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 7/13/26 Committee of the Whole Work Session 7/29/26 Special Meeting Minutes 7/29/26 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Second Reading of Student Handbooks Second Reading NEOLA Updates - po5331 & po8500 MASB 2026 Delegate Assembly - Delegate, Maria Bowater & Alternate Mary Beth Sons Substitute Teacher Pay Shared Services Agreement between Bangor & Three Rivers for the Food Service Director Strategic Planning Proposal with West Michigan Education Foundation 2026-27 PPPS Course Catalog 2026-27 District Calendar 38 Hrs of PD as Instructional Time for 2026-27 2026-27 Emergency Operations Plan Collaborative Literacy K-5 ELA Curriculum & Prof Dev - 35m Gran 2026-27 Professional Development Committee Personnel Arrivals Alyson Riley - EE Kindergarten Teacher Kelly Imus - EE Second Grade Teacher Nicholas Losiewski - MS Assistant Principal Schedule C Updates Jim Tuls - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Andreya Robinson - JV Volleyball Nick Cox - Freshman Football Taylor Howes - Varsity Assistant Softball Mark Hills - MS Boys Cross Country Kaj Holm - MS Girls Cross Country Departures Calib Shaefer - LE Behavior Mgmt Specialist Schedule C Updates Kimi Rook - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Terry Reynolds - Varsity Assistant Softball Paul Schincariol - JV Girls Basketball Board Discussion Staff Welcome Back Schedule - Aug 17, 2026 Open House Schedule - Aug 17 & 18 , 2026 Presentations Nurture Initiative Team Presentation by B Bowater Next Regular Meeting September 14, 2026, 7 pm, High School Media Center "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-August

August 24, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary July 13, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm Adjournment at 8:49 pm Board Members Present: Bowater Clark Imus Martin Mitchell Sons Board Members Absent: McNitt Public Participation: None Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 6/8/26 Special Meeting Minutes 6/8/26 and 6/22/26 (1&2) Financial Reports and Monthly Bills First Reading of Student Handbooks Bond Change Order - HS Paving Bond Change Order - Athletic Facilities Painting Imp Bond Change Order - CS Parking Lot Bond Change Order - Replace Coiling Doors at HS Curriculum Renewals - CharacterStrong, Studies Weekly and Edgenuity Curriculum Purchase “Into Literature” Grades 9-11 Curriculum Purchase “Amplify Desmos Math” Grades 6-8 Curriculum Purchase “myPerspectives” Grades 6-8 Supervisor, CO Staff and Misc Salaried Contracts Non-union Wage Scales - FS, Sec and ECC NEOLA First Reading Policy 5331 & Policy 8500 Support Staff Layoff - Central Office - HR Specialist Huntington P-Card Resolution Operating Millage Proposal Resolution Sale of District-Owned Well Building Parcel to the Village of Paw Paw Personnel Arrivals Anthony Hutchins - Assistant Athletic Director Troy Schultz - HS Assistant Principal Schedule C Updates Erika DePierre - Varsity Assistant Volleyball Megan Paczas - JV Girls Golf Braylen Kennedy - MS Football Assistant Departures Kirsten Irwin - LE Third Grade Teacher Schedule C Updates Parker Marcon - JV Boys Basketball Greg Wagner - Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis Board Discussion Schools of Choice Update by Supt Davison Presentations New Curriculum Overview by S Carpenter, Curr Director Spring Sports Review by A Farnquist, Athletic Director Next Regular Meeting Please Note: DATE CHANGE August 17, 2026, 7 pm, High School Media Center "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-July

July 16, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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PPPS names new Asst. Principal at PPHS Troy Schult

PPPS ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL

July 14, 2026
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Communications Director lisa.shanley@ppps.org Paw Paw, MI – Paw Paw Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Troy Sch...
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PPPS names new principal at PPMS tracy derhammer

PPPS ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL AT PAW PAW MIDDLE SCHOOL

July 14, 2026
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Communications Director lisa.shanley@ppps.org Paw Paw, MI – Paw Paw Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy De...
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encouraging student engagement

PPPS Strengthens “Disconnect to Reconnect” Initiative

July 13, 2026
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Communications Director lisa.shanley@ppps.org PPPS Strengthens “Disconnect to Reconnect” Initiative Further Reducing Screen Time fo...
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PPPS Board of Ed. District Shout-Outs, Build Together logo

DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS

June 15, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Recentl...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary June 8, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 7:39 pm Board Members Present: Bowater Clark McNitt Mitchell Sons Board Members Absent: Imus Martin Public Participation: B Baker $1,000.00 Donation from The Redman Group  for the MS STEAM Program $6,122.24 Donation from the 2 Paw Robotics  for the Hotels for Worlds for the HS Robotics  Program $3,417.00 for the Concession Percentage from  the Paw Paw Athletic Boosters for the Track  Program Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 5/11/2026 Special Meeting Minutes 5/5/2026 & 5/18/2026 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Spring 2026 Membership Audit Report Tenure - (June 2025) A Conner, K Parmley, S  Thompson, K DeVries, A Nacci, G Shriver (June 2026) S Baker, J Burch, K Gendreau, A Nielsen, K Bryant, A Keehr, J Mullins, W Turner Annual Loan/Repayment Activity App/Resolution Mary Beth Sons - VBCo Association of School  Boards Representative for 2026-27 Bond Change Order - HS Multipurpose Gym Floor Bond Change Order - Existing Gym Connection  Corridor Rework 2026-27 Bus Purchase Replacement Copier Purchase Personnel Arrivals Eliana Moran - EE First Grade Teacher Megan Paczas - LE Fourth Grade Teacher Megan Scohera - HS Counselor Stefanie Miller - HS Summer Credit Recovery Rick Miller - HS Summer Credit Recovery Sarah Chandler - HS Summer Credit Recovery Randi Genung - TOR Summer Credit Recovery Heidi Birkenbach - TOR Summer Credit Recovery Cassandra Taylor - Summer Learning Sp Ed Tracy Derhammer - MS Principal Schedule C Updates Danielle Rachac - HS Varsity Volleyball Coach Board Discussion Marketing Summation by Supt Davison Presentations Paw Paw Library Millage Renewal - PPDL  Trustee, Jeremy Davison Next Regular Meeting July 13, 2026, 7 pm, Administration Office "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-June

June 12, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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MHSAA Division 2 State Finals

RED WOLF PRIDE ON DISPLAY AT STATE FINALS

June 2, 2026
Paw Paw High School was well represented at the MHSAA Division 2 Track & Field State Finals this past Saturday in Hamilton, Michigan. Taylor Thorpe earned 4th place for the 1...
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a legacy of literacy continues at PPPS. Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools. photo of students and educators in hallway

A Legacy of Literacy Continues at Paw Paw Public Schools

May 28, 2026
What began three years ago with the donation of book vending machines through Paw Paw High School Alumnus Molly McNitt’s Girl Scout Gold Award project has continued to grow into a...
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sydney brown, LMC wave award winner

PPHS Musical Production Earns Multiple WAVE Award Nominations and a Win

May 26, 2026
Lake Michigan College recently announced the winners of the fifth annual WAVE Awards, which honor the musical theatre work of high school students and educators throughout Southwes...
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PPPS Board of Ed District Shout-Outs. Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools

DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS

May 19, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Recentl...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary May 11, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:00 pm Board Members Present: Bowater Clark Imus Matin Mitchell Sons Board Members Absent: McNitt Public Participation: None $1,000.00 Donation from the Paw Paw Lions  Club for the HS Robotics Team $750.00 Donation from Lounsbury Excavating  for the District EOY Staff Recognition $3,000.00 from the PPMS PTO to help pay for  MS Field Trips $2,000.00 from the PPHS Clay Target Team  Boosters for the HS Trap Club $1,250.00 from Spartan Nash/Family Fare  Supermarket for the HS Baseball Program $1,250.00 from Spartan Nash/Family Fare  Supermarket for the Dog Therapy Program $956.25 from Shelli Groner. $375.00 Boys Tennis, $375.00 Band, $150.00 Boys Soccer &  $56.25 Track $956.25 from Zoetis. $375.00 Boys Tennis, $375.00 Band, $150.00 Boys Soccer & $56.25 Track Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 4/13/2026 COW Meeting Minutes 4/27/2026 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills VBISD General Fund Operating Budget SEAB Curriculum Updates NWEA Purchase Employee Layoff - Thrive Aspire Teacher New First Grade & Fourth Grade Teacher Positions New K-5 Shared Sp Ed Resource Teacher Position Add General Capital Projects Fund New Grounds/Maintenance Position MHSAA Membership Renewal for 2026-27 4-Year Lease with Paw Paw Township for Senior  Citizen Center for Vacant Offices & Classrooms at CS Personnel Arrivals Laura Hansen - EE Young Five’s Teacher Kylie Brown - EE Kindergarten Teacher Cari Houston - MS Summer Pathway to Algebra Schedule B Updates Michelle Olsen - District Sp Ed School  Improv Chairperson (LOA) Departures Trever Tate - MS Assistant Athletic Director Board Discussion HS Graduation - by T Southworth Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month - Middle School April 2026 Jacob Williams - 6th Grade Jackson Blink - 7th Grade Katarina Ouzoonian - 8th Grade Students of the Month - High School Carlie Streich - April 2026 Tyler Kruizenga - May 2026 Presentations EE Instructional Rounds - by A Conner, H Barker,  P Mayne & L Barnes Next Regular Meeting June 8, 2026, 7 pm, Administration Office "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-May

May 18, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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ppps BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT SHOUT OUTS

DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS

April 15, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Recently, ...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary April 13, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:15 pm Board Members Present: Bowater Clark Imus McNitt Mitchell Sons Board Members Absent: Martin Public Participation: E Page $808.00 Donation for Concession Percentage from the Paw Paw Athletic Boosters for the Boys Basketball Program $1,285.00 Donation for Concession Percentage from the Paw Paw Athletic Boosters for the Cheer Program Board Approvals Special Meeting Minutes 3/02/2026, 3/26/2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 3/09/2026 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Fall 2025 Membership Audit Report (pupil accounting) Personnel Arrivals Schedule C Updates Greg Wagner - Varsity Girls Assistant Tennis Coach Departures Kelly Vance - MS Science Teacher Retirements Kim Korteway - HS Science Teacher Board Discussion Board Policy Updates - NEOLA Vol 40, No 2 Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month - March 2026 Gregory Hallock- 6th Grade Ryan Bovee - 7th Grade Aubrey McGuire- 8th Grade Presentations Winter Sports Review - A Farnquist, Athletic Director Next Regular Meeting May 11, 2026, 7 pm, High School Media Center "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-April

April 15, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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ppps district shout outs

SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS

March 16, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Recentl...
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On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary March 9, 2026 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 10:41 pm Board Members Present: Clark Imus Martin McNitt Mitchell Sons Board Members Absent: None Public Participation: L Munster L Aviles A  Caldwell C Houston J Winchester Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 2/09/2026 COW Meeting Minutes 2/23/2026 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Maria Bowater Appointed to the Vacancy School  Board Seat Alternative Programming Relocating to the HS First Reading of NEOLA Volume 40, No 2 Updates General Appropriation Resolution 2026-27 School of Choice Resolution Collaborative Literacy K-5 ELA Curr Purchase Filter First Grant Drinking Fountain Bid Elem Classroom Furniture Purchase (Bond) Bond Change Order - New Well Installation for HS  Baseball/Softball Restrooms & Storage Bldg Brent McNitt - Volunteer/Unpaid JV Softball Coach Personnel Arrivals Schedule B Updates Wendy Turner - ECC PLC Liaison Schedule C Updates Charles Miller - MS Assistant Track Coach Riley Ewen - Freshman Volleyball Coach Rick Miller - Varsity Boys Golf Coach Randy Rose - JV Boys Golf Coach Travis Timmons - Varsity Girls Soccer Departures Kevin Oles - District Floating Sub Retirements Jerry McDaniel - MS Principal Schedule C Updates Rick Miller - Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis Coach Jose Patino - Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Mindy Weber - MS Assistant Track Coach Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month - February 2026 Ben Zent- 6th Grade Monserrat Vargas-Solano - 7th Grade Ottis Peek - 8th Grade Presentations MS Math & Reading Intervention - S Andrews & T Wicklund Proposed Elem ELA Curr - S Carpenter, L Barnes, C Murray & J Lindsay District Cell Phone Policy Updates - Principals Alternative Programming Relocation - Supt  Davison Next Regular Meeting April 13, 2026, 7 pm, High School Media Center "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new."  - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-March

March 13, 2026
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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Ed Hero Award Winners, PPPS, Isa Herrera, PPPS superinterintendent Davison, and MS TEacher Samantha Christenson

PPPS EDUCATIONAL HERO AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

March 11, 2026
Paw Paw Public Schools is pleased to announce this year's winners of the Educational Hero Awards: Middle School Language Arts Teacher Samantha Christenson and Early Elementary Beh...
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PPPS Board of Education District Shout Outs

SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS

February 18, 2026
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, board members take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Recentl...
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