PAW PAW EARLY
CHILDHOOD
Picture Day
OCTOBER 13TH
Order Link:
https://gpi.portraitpics.co/?
key=7520ZNIOTABNDA
This link is now active and will remain available 24 hours after picture day.
Website:
geskusphoto.com
Online Order Code:
7520ZNIOTABNDA
RETAKES ARE:
NOVEMBER 18TH
October 2 is National Custodian Day, so please join us in recognizing the excellent work of these amazing individuals! So grateful for our top-notch custodial team and all they do to keep our schools, grounds and facilities looking great! #CustodianAppreciationDay #PackPride #pawpawproud
📍Paw Paw High School, 30609 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw
💲$20 registration fee
Come out and support Grad Bash, an after graduation celebration for the Class of 2026🎓
We hope to see you there!
Join the PPHS Class of ‘26 Grad Bash for a night full of energy, school spirit, and FUN at the Powder Puff Game! 💥
📅 Tuesday, September 30th
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
⏰ Games at 6:00 & 7:00 PM
💵 $5 entry (cash or Venmo only – no passes)
Bring your crew, bring your spirit, and don’t miss one of the most exciting events of the year! 🎉 Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our players and coaches as they battle it out under the lights! 🔥
👉 Spread the word..it’s going to be an unforgettable night!
It's the Countdown to Count Day! This Wednesday, October 1st is Student Count Day, which is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending on that day. This information is critical for our district because each student in attendance on this day directly impacts the per pupil state funding for our district. Your cooperation in making sure all healthy students are in school, on time, all day is greatly appreciated. Thank you! #CountDay #everydaymatters #attendancematters #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #buildtogetherpawpaw
Great News! Paw Paw Public Schools will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year, regardless of the outcome of our state's budget. Also, for those who have not yet completed the Education Benefits Form, please visit the PPPS Meal Magic Family Portal to apply for benefits. The information collected from this form helps our district qualify for grants and other funding opportunities. Thank you!
Reminder: School starts Monday, which is a half-day for all PPPS students.
Rest up, Red Wolves, and get ready. It's going to be a great year!!! #buildtogetherpawpaw
Enrolled families, here is an important message. Please check your email for our welcome letter and 25-26 school year information.
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We have a few important things for you to know as we approach our first day of preschool.
Please attend the ribbon-cutting for our new building on August 19th at 5:00 PM. Your child can be part of the ceremony and ribbon-cutting photo as we open our new school. We will also have treats and activities for your children, and you can see the building and meet the staff. We are in the process of hiring the 3-year-old teacher; you may be able to meet him/her by the 19th. We will update the parents of 3’s with the name of the new teacher as soon as possible.
*Please note that classes for the 4s Free PreK for All / GSRP will not be completed until the week of August 18th because we are bound by guidelines from the VBISD and MiLeap as part of the grant from the State of Michigan. You will receive communication from the teacher the week of the 18th and an invitation to come back to school for a formal greeting; this will be the home visit.
The tuition-based 3-year-old children will begin school on August 25th at 8:30 AM, unless you are opting for the paid early care beginning at 7:00 a.m. Please see the attached survey about this for all children.
The Free PreK for All / GSRP begins school on September 8th at 8:30 AM, unless you have opted for the paid early care beginning at 7:00 a.m. Please see the attached survey about this for all children.
The weeks of August 25th - September 5th are going to be the school visits, meet the teacher, and Open House for the Free PreK for All / GSRP 4s, and you will be invited to sign up for a time with the School Bookings link you will receive the week of August 18th
Paw Paw Early Childhood follows the PPPS school calendar. This means both 3-year-old and Free PreK for All / GSRP 4-year-old students will follow our district’s early release days, half days of school, no school days, and school breaks.
Food service offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, free of charge. You will need to complete the form, which will be given to you in the first week of school, for our district’s records.
Additions to the PPPS 25-26 Calendar
PPEC follows the PPPS school year calendar, which includes all ½ days, early release days, and no school days. However, due to the nature of our program for preschoolers and the requirements for the State of Michigan and Free PreK for All / GSRP, we have some calendar additions/edits for you to be aware of while planning for the upcoming school year.
August 25, 2025 First Day for tuition-based 5-day, 3-year-old program
August 25-September 5 Family Visits with the Free PreK for All / GSRP 4-year-olds
September 8, 2025 First Day for Free PreK for All / GSRP
November 7, 2025 Additional P/T Conferences for Free PreK for All / GSRP
March 13, 2026 Additional P/T Conference for Free PreK for All / GSRP
May 28, 2026 Last Day for Free PreK for All / GSRP
June 5, 2026 L ast Day, ½ day for 3-year-old Preschool
Visit our website, and follow us on Facebook for updates.
ppps.org/o/early-childhood
facebook.com/PawPawEarlyChildhood
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Mindy Brennan
Director of Paw Paw Early Childhood
melinda.brennan@ppps.org
269-415-5250
Jenna Bowers
Secretary to Director
jenna.bowers@ppps.org
269-415-5250
Get ready for a great school year! It's hard to believe, but two weeks from today - August 25th - school starts for PPPS students. Here are some important upcoming dates. Please note: The Elementary Campus Open House is August 19, not August 20, as previously published. We look forward to a great turnout at all the open houses! #buildtogetherpawpaw
Meet Public Safety Professionals, see police vehicles, firetrucks, ambulances, and more.
Giveaways and raffles, too!
August 12th 2025
5pm-8pm
Tapper Ford
816 S Kalamazoo St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Paw Paw Elementary Campus
712 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Main Line 269-415-5250
Fax Line 269-415-5251
Reminder: the PPPS Summer Meal Pick-Up is tomorrow at Paw Paw High School. To maximize safety for everyone and reduce traffic back-ups on Red Arrow Highway, we've streamlined the traffic route through the high school parking lot. Just follow the cones!
If your student(s) will need bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year, then please be sure to register them before the July 25 deadline, if you haven't already done so. This registration requirement gives our transportation department adequate time to plan and staff routes. Thank you!
