🗳️ Election Day is one week away — Tuesday, Nov. 3! Make your voice heard and participate in our democratic process.
Not registered? You can register and cast your ballot at your village or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Election Day. We encourage you to register and participate early if you can.
Find your polling location and registration information at the Michigan Voter Information Center online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/.
Paw Paw Public Schools’ 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage Proposal will also appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Learn more at PPPS.org. For questions about this proposal, contact the superintendent’s office at 269-415-5200.
The last PPPS Senior Citizens Lunch of the 2025-26 School Year is Friday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School . Thank you to all who have attended and created so many wonderful memories and opportunities for our students to serve the community. To show our gratitude, our amazing food service team has planned a menu you will love! To offset rising food costs, a $6 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We hope to see you there! #findyourpack #community #kindnessmatters #buildtogetherpawpaw
Please join us for the PPPS Senior Citizens Lunch this Friday, April 10 at 1:30 at Paw Paw High School. If you or someone you know is 60 or older and lives in the PPPS District, we invite you to have lunch, connect with our schools and hear about all the exciting things happening! No need to RSVP - just show up. A donation of $6 per person helps offset rising food costs, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We hope to see you there! Please help spread the word. #buildtogetherpawpaw
You won't want to miss the Poker Run on Saturday, March 14 from 2 - 5 p.m. in downtown Paw Paw! Just a $25 entry fee to show support for local businesses and the PPHS Class of 2026 Grad Bash fundraiser. #community #buildtogetherpawpaw
This Friday, March 13, Paw Paw area senior citizens, age 60 and older, are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and enjoy another spectacular Senior Citizens Luncheon at Paw Paw High School! Hosting our monthly senior luncheons is one more way we show we are united with our community to build #success. #buildtogetherpawpaw
Reminder: Today, Monday Feb. 23, is a half-day for all PPPS students. Thank you, Paw Paw families, for your support of district-wide professional staff development, where our administrators, teachers, and staff are engaged in sharing strategies, collaborating, challenging each other, and looking for new opportunities to improve each student's success, well-being, and achievement. #buildtogetherpawpaw
Due to the recent resignation of Paw Paw Public Schools Board Member Dale Pease, a Board of Education seat has become available.
We thank Mr. Pease for his service and dedication to the District.
The board will begin the process of appointing a new board member to serve in this position. The board is seeking qualified, dedicated community members to fill this position.
Deadline: March 4, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.
Submit Info to: Mail to Board President, Brent McNitt, 119 Johnson Rd, Paw Paw, 49079, OR Email the Superintendent Admin Assistant, Alisa Clark at alisa.clark@ppps.org
Eligibility: Must be a citizen of the United States and a qualified and registered voter of the Paw Paw School District.
📢 Important Reminder! Wednesday, February 11 is Spring Count Day in Michigan! Attendance matters every day at Paw Paw Public Schools, but Count Day is especially important because it helps determine state funding and resources for schools across Michigan. Please make every effort to ensure your student is in school and on time—every student truly counts!#StudentCountDay #EveryStudentCounts #EveryDayMatters #BuildTogetherPawPaw 🐾
All Paw Paw area senior citizens age 60 and older are invited to attend the next PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon on Friday, February 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Please park and enter on the west side of the high school. A suggested donation of $6 helps offset rising food costs, but participation is open to everyone regardless of ability to donate. #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness
As frigid air moves in tonight with temperatures falling below zero Friday morning and wind chills -25F to -15F, there is an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure. We urge all Red Wolves families to take extra safety precautions! Please limit time outdoors, and if you must venture out in winter conditions, a winter survival kit is strongly recommended. Please refer to the checklist of items to keep in your vehicle. Stay safe and warm!
The Paw Paw Grad Bash Silent Auction will take place online for one week and then become a live auction during the Paw Paw Red Wolves Hall of Fame Basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16th.
The in-person auction begins at 5:30 pm and ends during the 3rd quarter of the men's basketball game. Please visit https://givebutter.com/c/2026GradBash to see auction items and begin bidding!
Proceeds from this silent auction go toward the Grad Bash celebration held on the night of graduation. Grad Bash is a safe, substance-free, and fun-filled event - an unforgettable night given as a gift to the graduating class by parents and community members.
Basketball Games: Women's Varsity at 5:30 p.m. and Men's Varsity at 7:00 p.m.
EDUCATIONAL HERO AWARDS - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN AND DUE BY FEBRUARY 9, 2026! This is your chance to recognize excellence by nominating a PPPS educator or friend of education today through the completion of a Google form. Visit - https://tinyurl.com/ya8dn95p to access form. The Educational Hero Awards recognize individuals involved in education that have made a difference in the overall quality of education in Van Buren County by:
- Demonstrating knowledge and skill in their area of responsibility
- Developing unique programs that have enhanced learning experiences
- Playing a leadership role in education
- Providing support for a program, service or event that significantly impacts education
- Exhibiting an attitude that promotes a positive working and learning environment and reflects positively on the district
- Making an impact on the quality of an individual student's educational experience
- Demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of individual students
- Providing service "above and beyond"
Two PPPS Ed Hero Award Winners from our district and recipients from other districts will be recognized at a celebration dinner on March 10, 2026.
Happy New Year, Paw Paw area senior citizens! You're invited to attend the PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon this Friday, January 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. Guests are asked to park and enter on the west side of the high school. A suggested donation of $6 helps offset rising food costs, but participation is open to everyone regardless of ability to donate. We look forward to seeing you there. Please share, and help spread the word! #buildtogetherpawpaw #community #kindness
🏀✨Girls Hoops Skills Clinics – Register Now! ✨🏀 Do you know a 3rd–5th grade girl who loves basketball (or wants to try it)? The Paw Paw Girls Hoops Skills Clinics are the perfect place to develop skills, teamwork, and confidence on the court!
Register today:👉 https://bit.ly/pawpawgirlshoops