📢 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!
Good afternoon Red Wolves Family,
Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd due to poor conditions on our secondary roads and the extremely dangerous negative wind chills tomorrow throughout the day. Stay safe. Stay warm. Have a GREAT weekend.
Good evening Red Wolves Families,
Due to the continued wind, drifting on our back roads, and extremely cold temperatures, Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed for Tuesday, January 20th. Stay safe, stay, warm, and have a great night.
Paw Paw Public Schools Closed Monday, January 19th
Good Evening Red Wolves Family,
Due to the combination of snow, wind, and sub-zero temps tomorrow morning, we will be closing school for Monday, January 19th. We made the decision tonight to allow our families to plan accordingly for childcare. Stay safe, warm, and have a great night!
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
As of 2:30pm, phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Paw Paw Public Schools is part of a countywide phone system that is currently experiencing an extended outage. We are working with the provider to get service restored ASAP. The best way to reach our district right now is to email the school or building's office staff.
Admin Building: taylor.france@ppps.org
*Early El: susan.amos@ppps.org
Later El: flisha.white@ppps.org
Middle School: jamie.schneck@ppps.org
High School: kristen.holmes@ppps.org
Early Childhood: jenna.bowers@ppps.org
Cedar St: kelly.imus@ppps.org
Transportation: ivy.smith@ppps.org
Paw Paw Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay due to icy roads. Please take your time and be careful. Allow yourself some extra time for the commute!