Paw Paw High School

Friday, January 7, 2022 will be a snow day for PPPS. School will be closed. Stay safe, Red Wolves!

Curtains cast and crew- rehearsal for today has been canceled due to weather and road conditions.

Concert band worked hard on learning the Oxford High School Fight Song...about 3 ten minute practice sessions. Ms. Gronda said "They approached it with the same energy, focus and attention to detail as if they were preparing for a State Festival performance. I heard them using practice techniques we use in class and applying them to learning this song in a short amount of time. I know it is a little rough but the message and love behind it is "perfection". I am so proud of my students...for taking on this project and for the dedication, details, and focus they displayed." Check it out here: https://youtu.be/L7ku2mpIKw4

Your Board of Education wants you to know about the great things they see happening in and around Paw Paw Public Schools! #pawpawpride

Check out the compilation of our homeroom TikTok Smile challenge videos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ivO9UD_Qibc7HLdNn_139JAhsGlWoJbL/view?usp=drivesdk Thanks to the yearbook class for the idea, and the video editing work!

A new POP story collaboration between PPPS and the Paw Paw Police Department, partners in student safety: https://youtu.be/DoqNYeokR_I

Sorry for the late notice due to unforeseen circumstances our elementary frog run will be cancelled this afternoon.

There will be a presentation to interested 10th graders about Early Middle College next week on Tuesday Dec. 14th - Students sign up in the counseling office. More information and Parent Nights can be found on this document: file:///C:/Users/jessica.roy/Downloads/10th%20grade%20visit%20handout%202021%20(1).pdf

Junior class is fundraising for PROM. As we get excited for our Vintage Beach Carnival on Friday April 22nd, please consider purchasing a bag of popcorn. Use the link below to purchase or a personal link from a specific junior. https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/store.php?sID=HNWWCD

The ties that bind Paw Paw are strong! We're in awe at everyday heroes like Tracy Markillie, hardlines team lead at Walmart Supercenter, who show up with a cartful of binders to generously donate to PPHS. Thank you, Walmart of Paw Paw! #pawpawproud #walmart

On December 6, 2021 @ 7 p.m. the Parent Chat program will return, an open online meeting for parents and others interested in Paw Paw Public Schools programs and services. The focus of this meeting will be Social Emotional Learning (SEL): what it is and how PPPS uses SEL strategies and resources to support students across the District. The meeting will be held on the Zoom platform, and parents can join through this link: https://bit.ly/3FKzD9p. Prizes (gift cards) will be raffled as part of the program, and everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing to win one. Please contact Curriculum Director Corey Harbaugh for more information at corey.harbaugh@ppps.org or (269) 415-5211.

Van Buren Tech will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 23. All morning tech center students should report to their PPHS classes. Third hour begins at 9:20 AM.

Monday- regular hours Tuesday- Half Day. School dismisses at 11:15am. On Tuesday, AM TECH buses will run and AM TECH students are expected to attend TECH unless they make specific arrangements with Mrs Southworth or Mrs Derhammer to stay at PPHS.

You have until 5 pm today to participate in the Community Input Survey for Paw Paw Public Schools! Whether you have kids in school or not, we would love to hear from you. #YourInputMatters https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPPSCommunityInput2021

If you're looking for a rewarding and flexible career, then be sure to attend tomorrow's Bus Driver Recruitment Event! Hosted by PPPS and Hoekstra Transportation, we put you in the driver's seat. Enjoy refreshments, test drive a bus, register for a 55" TV and more! #WeNeedDrivers

What nice recognition and academic accolades for 2018 PPHS grad, alumnus Michael VanHoeven. Michael is a football lineman for EMU , where he recently graduated with a degree in Communication. Way to go, Mike! https://emueagles.com/news/2021/11/18/football-drummond-van-hoeven-earn-cosida-academic-all-district-honors.aspx

Your Board of Education wants you to know about the great things that they see happening in and around Paw Paw Public Schools! #PawPawPride

If you haven't already done so, please complete the Community Input Survey for Paw Paw Public Schools before November 19th. Thank you! #YourInputMatters

Don't forget to vote tomorrow! #YourVoteMatters

While we want students to have fun and participate in youthful activities while they’re still kids, we need to ensure our school remains a safe space for all students. With Halloween coming soon, many students want to wear costumes to school tomorrow. This is allowed, but those costumes need to be school appropriate. The following message was sent to students this afternoon: If you chose to wear something to celebrate Halloween tomorrow, please be sure that you adhere to the following guidelines: 1- you MUST meet the school dress code 2- absolutely no weapons (even fake) 3- no blood (even fake) or gore 4- no full face coverings, not even full face paint please. 5- no props that cause a disruption or potential hazard Thank you for your support.