Paw Paw Public School District

A Conversation About the Exciting Future of Paw Paw Public Schools

November 4, 2024

Parents are invited to join Superintendent Jeremy Davison for our Parent Program this Thursday, November 7, from 6-7:30 PM in the media center at the Cedar Street Community and Fa...

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HIRING NOW! PPPS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED.

October 25, 2024

Paw Paw Public School District is searching for motivated individuals to join our fantastic Transportation Team! We're looking for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone...

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School District Shout-Outs! October 2024

October 21, 2024

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 are t...

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 October 14, 2024 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:45 pm Board Members Present: Clark McNitt Mitchell Pease Thomas Vick Board Members Absent: Martin Public Participation: M. Loftus Donations Travel AED machine for the Girls Golf Team from D. Pease with an estimated value of $3521.00 Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 9/9/24 Special Meeting Minutes 9/13/24, 9/19/24, 9/27/24 and 10/7/24 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Second Reading NEOLA policies 2264, 2266, 4210, and 6320 Personnel Arrivals Brandon Baddley & Larry Gilbert - 6th Grade Boys BB Coach (shared position) Kortez Rudolph - 7th Grade Girls BB Coach Andrea Taylor - 7th Grade Boys BB Coach Maggie Sims - MS Science Olym Assist Coach Departures Mike Geffre - 6th Grade Boys BB Coach Hannah Lull - HS Varsity Assistant Softball Jodie Forker - EE Special Education Teacher Presentations Bond Update - David Innes, OAK Community Survey Data - Corey Harbaugh, Curriculum Director Board Discussion 10 Minute Team Builder Topic - Trust Building MASB Delegate Assembly Mtg Oct 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Center Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month: September 2024 Kaya Bergeson - 6th Grade Salma Youssef - 7th Grade Erin Tapper - 8th Grade Next Regular Meeting Nov 11, 2024, 7 pm, Cedar Street Campus A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited. "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates

Splinters from the Board-October

October 17, 2024

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...

MICHIGAN APPLE CRUNCH. BUILD TOGETHER PAW PAW

PAW PAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST MICHIGAN APPLE CRUNCH DISTRICTWIDE

October 15, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Director of Communications 269-415-5594 lisa.shanley@ppps.org It’s Michigan Apple Crunch time, and to celebrate Paw Paw Public School...

PPPS Inviting Applications for 2024-26 Sex Education Advisory Board

October 10, 2024

Paw Paw Public Schools is accepting applications from parents and other community members interested in serving on the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB), a required committee of...

PPPS BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

October 1, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Brent McNitt, PPPS Board President Paw Paw Public School...

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Fall Student Count Day

September 30, 2024

Reminder: Fall Student Count Day is Wednesday, October 2nd, which is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending on that day. This information is cr...

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 are this month's points of Pride & Progress: “The first day of school is always exciting! After visiting the elementary campus in the morning, I made it to the high school. It’s always fun to see the energy of the students on the first day! I also had the opportunity to walk the halls at the later elementary with Mr. Davison. It’s such a positive building experience, and it was great to see the teachers so excited to welcome students. After attending the Open Houses, one thing that stood out to me was seeing our incredible office staff in action in all the buildings. Their ability to multi-task as they greeted families, directed traffic, answered phones, as well as juggled their other duties was incredible to see. As a team, they’re moving in different directions, but they all support each other. Shout out to all our administrative assistants for all they do! Brent McNitt “The positive changes brought about by the cafeteria addition at Paw Paw High School (PPHS) have been remarkable not only in terms of facility improvements but also by allowing better scheduling and more consistency. Thanks to the entire Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) Food Services staff for working hard to keep our students fed and thank you to the community for approving the bond that made it possible! A new initiative at PPPS “Disconnect to Reconnect” has been a resounding success! Kids and parents are getting on board. At the high school, students are allowed to have their phones at lunch, but in my observation today there were not many phones in sight. Kudos to the PPPS administrators on the implementation of this program.” Ray Martin “At Paw Paw Middle School (PPMS), I was able to attend their Open House. It was fantastic! In other news at the middle school, Star testing has begun, and enrollment is up so far this year. I was also happy to hear that with the new “Disconnect to Reconnect” cell phone policy, there has only been one violation at PPMS. Lastly, almost 70 sixth-grade students attended the Disney movie “Safety” at the Strand Theater, and they had a fun time!” Lindsay Clark “I’d like to give a shout-out to Elementary Teacher Melissa Shugg for her work with classroom contracts, which sets the students up for success. The open houses were also very successful. It was nice to see all the vendors and department representatives who showed up for this event.” Nate Mitchell “I would like to recognize the PPPS Maintenance and Facilities staff for all their hard work.” Jon Vick “I was able to spend time with Beckah Chartier working the Cedar Street Campus table at Wine and Harvest Festival, which was fantastic! I want to thank Beckah for all she does for the students. I noticed current and former students were seeking Beckah out, which shows she is clearly invested in their success, and I love that! One thing we talked about was reaching out to the families of Aspire and Thrive Online students to see if they could benefit from Adult Education. Kudos to Beckah for reaching out to so many people in our community who might benefit from these educational opportunities! Lastly, I also want to thank Corey Harbaugh for all the work he is doing with the Van Buren Youth Initiative.” Sarah Thomas

SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS!

September 17, 2024

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 are t...

Build Together Paw Paw Public Schools. PPPS Board of Education Announcemnet

PPPS SUPERINTENDENT ACCEPTS A POSITION WITH NEARBY DISTRICT AS BOARD OF EDUCATION MOVES TOWARD NAMING A REPLACEMENT

September 16, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Brent McNitt, PPPS Board President Paw Paw Public Schools 269-352-1234 brent.mcnitt@ppps.org Paw Paw, MI (September 16, 2024) – The ...

Splinters from the Board-September

September 12, 2024

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...

“I’d like to recognize the facilities and technology staff for all the work they are doing behind the scenes to get the classrooms and schools ready. Thank you for being the glue that holds it all together!” Nate Mitchell

SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS!

August 16, 2024

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 are ...

Coaches, Players and Community Proud of New PPHS Tennis Complex

August 14, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Communications Director 269-415-5594 lisa.shanley@ppps.org Paw Paw, MI – This week, the Paw Paw High School Boys Tennis Teams began ...

Updates in Student Programming: Disconnect to Reconnect for the 2024-25 School Year

July 31, 2024

All PPPS parents/guardians are invited to join an online meeting on August 1, 2024, from 6-7 on the Zoom platform. The Updates in Student Programming session will focus on th...

Great News! Paw Paw Public Schools “Schools of Choice” is Open for the 2024-2025 School Year. Openings in PreK – 12 Programs. Paw Paw Public Schools is offering Van Buren County students a chance to experience a wide variety of learning opportunities in a positive learning environment. At Paw Paw Public Schools, you will find: • A 94% student graduation rate • Teachers and staff who care and provide a nurturing learning environment • Numerous opportunities for students to achieve in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities • Award-winning band, music, art and performing arts programs • A District Committed to Academic Growth, Social & Emotional Growth, Kindness, Respect & Safety, Community Connections and a Comprehensive Facility Plan that ensures students are able to learn, create, compete and grow into their unique potential. Make Paw Paw Public Schools Your Schools of Choice! Paw Paw Public Schools is committed to its Core Values of INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY, SUCCESS, INNOVATION AND KINDNESS. Please complete the application form and submit to Paw Paw Public Schools Administrative Office at 119 Johnson Road, Paw Paw, MI 49079 by August 30, 2024. Make Paw Paw Public Schools Your Schools of Choice!

Great News! PPPS “Schools of Choice” is Open for the 2024-2025 School Year.

July 19, 2024

Openings in PreK – 12 Programs! Paw Paw Public Schools is offering Van Buren County students a chance to experience a wide variety of learning opportunities in a positive learning...

PAW PAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF VACANT BOARD SEAT

July 17, 2024

On July 14, 2024, a Paw Paw Public Schools’ Board of Education seat became vacant. State law requires that the Board appoint a person to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) calend...

SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, JULY 2024 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 are this month's points of Pride & Progress: “I would like to thank Tom Baney for all his years of service on the Board of Education!” Dale Pease “In the Transportation Department, I am excited to announce that a parent in the district has stepped up to drive a bus for the school year. In the Technology, Maintenance and Custodial departments, the staff and Cedar Street administrators have been working together to improve the Adult Education space. The cost of these improvements were covered by grant funding. Also at the Cedar Street Campus, the playground area was cleaned up and new mulch was added. In a recent online auction, the district was able to free up some space by selling surplus or outdated equipment, furniture and fixtures. Lastly, the custodial team is to be credited for clearing out old paint, tires and chemicals through a recycling program at the Van Buren Conservation District.” Nate Mitchell “At the Later Elementary, 117 students are enrolled in Summer School. PPPS students are fortunate to have this additional learning opportunity. To help staff the program, six “Grow Your Own” future educator candidates are getting experience through unpaid internships, which is an innovative way to keep people in our district and save money. I would like to give a shout-out to Jeremy Davison and Alisa Clark for their work coordinating this initiative. I’m happy to report that Summer Base Camp is also going well. To expand the program, preschool-aged children are also able to attend this year.” Lindsay Clark

SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS!

July 12, 2024

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 are ...

Splinters from the Board-July

July 11, 2024

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...

SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, JUNE 2024 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 are this month's points of Pride & Progress: “I attended the Year-End PPPS Staff Awards Luncheon. It was great to see everyone in one place. Here’s a shout-out to Alisa Clark and the rest of the team for putting the construction-themed event together. I was honored to help recognize the award recipients, and I’d like to give a special shout-out to Mindy Brennan who has been in education for more than 35 years! At the high school, many things were going on to wrap up the school year. First, I’d like to recognize the band and choir for their performances at the PAC and elsewhere. Also, thank you to the technical teams for all their hard work. We had graduations at the Cedar Street Campus and Paw Paw High School. From all the students of the month, I’m proud to say Dom Hernadez was selected as student of the year at PPHS. Also, Darrin Strey just committed to Kentucky, which is very exciting for our Athletics Department. Lastly, at our Trap Team’s State Finals, we qualified with three men in the nationals, and both of our females were in the top ten in our state division. The entire team qualified for nationals, with two members competing in July. We finished 4th in our conference!” Brent McNitt “I was able to attend the Cedar Street graduation and watched my son graduate. The entire ceremony was fantastic, and I’m super proud of all the kids. Seeing the kids walk across the stage when at one time they thought they were not going to graduate was awesome! ” Jon Vick “I appreciate the budget report from Facilities and Technology Director Dan Grimm as we continue to look for ways to save money across the district.” Nate Mitchell “There were some great photos of year-end festivities at the Early Elementary! Water World took place at the EE on June 4. Students could play sprinkler volleyball, flamingo ring toss, and go down the slip and slide. All students took home a pair of tie-dye socks. Staff members volunteered to sit in the dunk tank and got soaked! On the last day of school, the entire school community lined the halls and “clapped out” our second-grade students. The P.T.O. provided bubbles and balloons and a red carpet for students to exit the building. We’re so proud of everything they have accomplished this year, and we wish them well next year at Paw Paw Later Elementary.” Tom Baney

SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS!

June 19, 2024

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 are t...

Splinters from the Board-June

June 14, 2024

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...