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Red Wolves Best the Eddies Again!

October 30, 2023
The Paw Paw Red Wolves finished up the 2023 regular season ranked number 7 in the state and faced Edwardwardsburg in the opening round of the playoffs. This was a night for defens...
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congratulations! MIAAA REgional athletic director of the year. 2025 Alan Farnquist, Paw Paw.

FARNQUIST NAMED REGION 5 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE THE YEAR

March 18, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alan Farnquist, Athletic Director at Paw Paw High School, has been named Region 5 Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Michigan Interscholastic Athle...
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PPPS Welcomes New District Nurse Alicia Livock, BSN, RN Build Together

PPPS Names Alicia Livock, BSN, RN, as New PPPS District Nurse

March 3, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Director of Communications Paw Paw Public Schools 269-415-5594 lisa.shanley@ppps.org (Paw Paw, MI) - Paw Paw Public Schools (...
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NEW LIGHTING IMPROVES SAFETY AT PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE

February 27, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Shanley, Director of Communications Paw Paw Public Schools 269-415-5594 lisa.shanley@ppps.org Paw Paw, MI – In addition to the ye...
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PPPS PARTNERS WITH TRANSPORTATION STAFFING SERVICE TO ADDRESS BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE

November 12, 2024
For Immediate Release Contact: Jeremy Davison, Superintendent Paw Paw Public Schools Jeremy.davison@ppps.org 269-415-5200 (Paw Paw, MI) To better address the ongoing shortage o...
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ppps hiring drivers. competitive pay, sign-on bonus. $19.22 to $24.14 per hour. contact us today. 269-415-4220 or angela.vasquez@ppps.org

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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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...
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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 ...
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“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 ...
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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 ...
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PAW PAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF VACANT BOARD SEAT 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) calendar days after the vacancy occurs. The person appointed will fill the vacancy until the newly elected school board member begins his/her term following certification of the November 5, 2024, election results. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to be a school board trustee, an individual must be a citizen of the United States and a qualified and registered voter of the Paw Paw Public School District. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: If you meet the above eligibility requirements and wish to be considered for the vacancy, please submit a letter stating your interest and qualifications for the position. Include your complete address, telephone number and e-mail address. Letters of interest to be received by no later than Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. addressed to Board President Brent McNitt, Paw Paw Public Schools, 119 Johnson Rd, Paw Paw, MI 49079 OR submit the letter as an attachment and send via e-mail to alisa.clark@ppps.org. The Board will conduct interviews and take action to appoint at the Regular School Board Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Cedar Street Campus, 555 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. Inquiries can be made to Alisa Clark at (269) 415-5207.

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...
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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 ...
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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...
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PHYSICALS JUNE 3RD

Sports Physicals are June 3rd at PPHS!!!

May 19, 2024
SPORTS PHYSICALS at PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL on JUNE 3rd Sports physicals will be offered at Paw Paw High School on Monday, June 3rd from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The cost is just $...
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SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, APRIL 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’d like to recognize the March and April Students of the Month at Paw Paw High School, Maya Leonard and Maggie Sheets. Also, congratulations to Cari Houston and Ben Tomlinson, our NHS Advisors, for coordinating a first-rate NHS induction this year. I’d also like to compliment the HS students for helping with the MS musical. Shout-out to 2Paws Robotics Team as their season ends. A personal shout-out to our new Clay Target Team on our first practice round. It’s obvious we have a competitive team. Thank you to the Paw Paw Conservation Club for being so welcoming, and I’m happy to report that team fundraising is going well. Shout-out to HS and MS teachers, staff, and students for making the two weeks before and after spring break run smoothly. Lastly, our book vending machines will be featured in an upcoming Girl Scouts Gold Awards ceremony and will also receive national recognition.” Brent McNitt “With a focus on encouraging environmental responsibility, Earth Day celebrations will be happening all week at PPMS. Weather permitting, science classes will engage in outdoor activities and each day will have a dress-up theme. On Wednesday, April 24, the entire 6th grade class will release the salmon they've been raising into the Paw Paw River on the north side of Maple Lake! Congratulations to Mrs. Fye’s team for winning the annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the middle school. The PEACE Cafe (Practicing Employment, Academics, Communication, and Entrepreneurial Skills) opened at PPMS. Students in Emilee Campbell’s class take orders and deliver goods while learning how to run a business. Thank you, Emilee! Pay it Forward is my favorite school program. Thank you, Cari Houston, for heading that program! Ray Martin “I attended Family Literacy Night at PPPS Early Childhood. The staff arranged the perfect number of activities this year, and it was great to see so many families in attendance! Shout-out to Miss Teresa for her creative craft contributions. At the Later Elementary, Mr. Davison had a great idea to set up a classroom rotation plan to pilot some new, more flexible furniture. Kindergarten Round-Up is coming up on May 7 and 8 at the Early Elementary. Lastly, families will be pleased to learn that preschool aged children will now be able attend Paw Paw Public Schools “Summer Fun Camp” at Paw Paw Later Elementary. An extension of the Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) program, this full-day summer childcare program will be offered five days a week throughout the summer for students ages 3-12. This is wonderful opportunity for families and a great way for kids to begin early learning.” Lindsay Clark “At the Cedar Street Campus, student participation in the new gaming club has been great! This club meets on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.” Jon Vick “In the Transportation Department, a new part-time bus driver passed the C.D.L. Test (Commercial Driver’s License) and will be starting soon, and a new full-time driver was also hired. I’ll be excited to hear updates about partnering with METS (Michigan Educational Transportation Services) to solve some of our district’s transportation challenges. Lastly, I was happy to hear our maintenance department worked with contractors over spring break to replace select playground equipment as part of the 2022 Bond projects.” Nate Mitchell

School District Shout-Outs

April 22, 2024
PPPS SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOUT-OUTS, APRIL 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...
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Hiring Now! School Bus Drivers. No experience necessary! Paw Paw Public Schools are searching for motivated individuals to join our fantastic Transportation Team! We're looking for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone with an interest in our community and our schools. We're hiring sub drivers, route drivers and trip drivers for sports and field trips. We can offer: • an opportunity filled with the joy of giving back to your community while helping families • help with getting your CDL-Class B with the necessary endorsements • paid training while you get your credentials • competitive wages, flexible hours and benefits; including State of Michigan retirement • matching schedules for drivers with kids in school • If you're looking to join an amazing team and increase your professional skills, this is a great opportunity for you! Complete an application online. For questions or to learn more about the positions available, contact the transportation director by email: angela.vasquez@ppps.org, or phone: 269-415-5220.

Hiring Now! PPPS School Bus Drivers Needed.

April 10, 2024
Hiring Now! School Bus Drivers Needed. No experience necessary! Paw Paw Public Schools are searching for motivated individuals to join our fantastic Transportation Team! We'...
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PPPS PRESENTS COMMUMITY CONNECTIONS SPRING OPEN HOUSE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 6:30 PM AT PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER, 30609 RED ARROW HWY. BUILD TOGETHER LOGO

PPPS Community Connections Open House

March 19, 2024
As we head into spring and the final stretch of the 2023-24 school year, please take this opportunity to attend our next Community Connections Open House on Wednesday, March 20th ...
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SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, MARCH 2024 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education 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: “Congratulations to Paw Paw High School’s student of the month, Katelyn Baney! Also, I would like to give a shout-out to Trevor Ransler, who took home 1 st , 2 nd and 5 th place awards and Ethan Skowronski for receiving a 4 th place award at the Business Professionals of America Regional Competition. Also, congratulations to Amy Gronda and Cari Houston for their Educational Hero Awards! Superintendent Reo and I were able to attend the dinner, and I would encourage other board members to attend in future. It was an opportunity to give some recognition back to these teachers who work so hard. Lastly, I would like to congratulate Lori Reo on her promotion!” Brent McNitt “Congratulations to the entire PPPS band and choir organization for their success in recent festival outings! At Paw Paw Middle School, the new e-Hall pass system has resulted in a decrease in the number of hall passes, resulting in 96 more hours in the classroom from the 1st to the 2 nd trimester. The PPMS Science Department is the only MS in southwest Michigan to be Green School certified! At the high school, Challenge Day was another success for our first-year students and those new to the district. All these things set PPPS apart from other districts. We are leaders in southwest Michigan, and we should all be proud.” Ray Martin “I attended the Cheer Regionals in Allegan, and they were impressive! The Cheer Team placed 5 th in the State Finals. Way to go, cheerleaders! At the Later Elementary, students had fun participating in “Glow-in-the-Dark Pounce,” an annual fundraiser for the Elementary PTO. I would like to give a shout-out to Mrs. Lounsbury and her team for their work organizing “Pounce” and the book fair. Also, I had a positive experience at parent-teacher conferences. Lastly, I was able to participate in the 4 th grade science fair with my son. They made giant bulletin boards that were on display, and many families participated.” Lindsay Clark “At Paw Paw Early Elementary, they celebrated the 1 st grade class as they spent the most PRIDE tickets for Trimester 2! They were able to enjoy some sunshine and popsicles on the playground together. The EE also celebrated Leap Day! Three hundred mini frogs were hidden around the building for students to find and turn in for a prize, a frog temporary tattoo! Classes went out on the hunt and found lots of little green friends. Here are some activities the EE is looking forward to in March: Staff Oreo Madness Bracket, LLN work time & PD presentations, observations of incoming Y5/K students, and visits from author Bill Klinesteker. Lastly, all board members are invited to read to students on March 22 nd .” Tom Baney “I also had a chance to participate in many of the events and activities at the Later Elementary, and they were all great! This is just a reminder, if you know of anyone who wants to drive a school bus, please have them contact our Transportation Department at 269-415-5220, or email angela.vasquez@ppps.org.” Nate Mitchell

PPPS School District Shout-Outs

March 18, 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...
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PPPS Educational Hero Award Winners

March 1, 2024
Paw Paw Public Schools is pleased to announce this year's winners of the 2024 Educational Hero Awards: Music Teacher Amy Gronda and Math Teacher Cari Houston. At last night'...
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