We are once again pleased to invite parents and grandparents to participate in the HS HOWLers program. This is a low-risk way to volunteer in school. Come spend a day, or part of a day, with us: walk the hallways, visit the lunchroom, pop into classes. Be an extra set of eyes and ears for staff as needed. Attached is a flyer with more information. The first step is completing a volunteer application, found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOw3G2SaIHb7JXYkBDaATYtnVsIKNsUw/view To schedule a day or get more information, contact Nikki Vanderburg at 415-5615 or nikki.vanderburg@ppps.org
8 months ago, PPHS
Guidelines for Howler program
Applications are being accepted for consideration for new members of the Paw Paw HS Hall of Fame. Consideration can be given for several different reasons, including Service to PPHS, Contributions to the Greater Community, or Performance in School Related Activities. Applications stay on file for 10 years. New applications for consideration this year need to be received by December 1. Applications are available here https://drive.google.com/file/d/10XRchD_o7Ir8gakqauffEMblvbz45Q3V/view?usp=sharing
8 months ago, PPHS
As we wrap up week one, we wanted to thank you for your support of our Disconnect to Reconnect initiative. This was a great start to the school year and students are responding really well to the new phone rules. We appreciate the support we have gotten from the small number of parents we have had to contact about phone usage in class, and are pleased that the number was as low as it was. Feedback from students has been generally positive. They notice more social communication already happening and say they are focusing better. We are super excited to continue building those healthy habits. As we enter Week 2, please reinforce with your child the expectation that phones are to be left in their lockers, not just stowed away in pockets. As always, we appreciate your partnership!
8 months ago, PPHS
We have created a form called Student Information under Student Forms in PowerSchool. A parent can log into the parent portal, go to the forms page, click on the Student Information form and their student's name, grade level, student number, and homeroom will be displayed. We hope you find this useful.
8 months ago, PPHS
Please click on the link for a 2024-25 Back to School notice from PPHS principals, including information about bell schedules and the Disconnect to Reconnect cell phone initiative. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uVAGRPC05LDiB2HngnD4PuMnq3ifUl8A/view?usp=drive_link
8 months ago, PPHS
PPHS Open House is Monday, August 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm *Walk through your schedule (available on Powerschool that night *Take your yearbook/ ID photo * Meet staff * Learn about clubs and organizations *Meet coaches and learn about teams *Find, open, fill your locker *Visit our community partner companies and organizations
9 months ago, Tammy Southworth
Spaces are filling quickly, but currently there are still some openings in the PPPS Preschool 3-year-old classroom. This is a great opportunity for your 3-year-old to make friends, have fun and learn new skills that will help them succeed in school! For more information, contact jenna.bowers@ppps.org or melinda.brennan@ppps. org, or call 269-415-5728. Pick up your enrollment packet at the Cedar Street Campus, 555 Cedar St. , Paw Paw. #buildtogetherpawpaw
9 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Early Childhood 2024-2025 Openings in the 3 year old classroom. Contact Jenna.bowers@ppps.org or melinda.brennan@ppps.org or call 269-415-5728. Tuition-based preschool cost: $195 per child, per week. Hours: Monday -Friday, 8:30 -3:30 p.m. Meals and snacks included. Before/After School care cost: $5 per hour. Hours: before care. 7-8:30 a.m. After school 3:30 -5:30 pm. build together. come grow with us!
Chromebooks are ready for pick up! Parents need to complete the form in Powerschool. We recommend paying the optional $10 usage fee to cover any accidental damage that may occur. Then your device can be picked up at the listed times: *For new students only, including freshmen- during New Student Welcome, and even a bit before, beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 15. *Returning students can get their Chromebooks beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, August 16. *All students who still need their device can get it during Open House on Monday, August 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm.
9 months ago, Tammy Southworth
Paw Paw Public Schools will host an online Parent Update in Student Programming program on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6-7 PM via Zoom. The Zoom link for the program can be found in the NEWS section of the district website, at ppps.org. Please join us for a chance to learn more about the Disconnect to Reconnect initiative, the PPPS goal to address the concerns parents and educators share about the impact of technology and social media in the lives of our students. You'll also learn about a few other important areas of focus for the District as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year which promises to be our BEST YEAR EVER! It’s a chance to become informed, ask questions, and connect with parents and educators. For more information, please contact your child's principal or Corey Harbaugh, Curriculum Director, at corey.harbaugh@ppps.org.
9 months ago, Corey Harbaugh
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New Student Welcome Freshmen and other new students are invited to New Student Welcome on Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 am. The event will include tours, an opportunity to pick up your chromebook, student ID photos, and a chance to met some staff. The event will conclude at noon. We hope to see all our new PPHS students there!
9 months ago, PPHS
As a courtesy to our educational partners at the Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD), we are sharing this information as a reminder to voters that the VBISD has a millage renewal on the ballot on August 6, 2024.
9 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools partners with Van Buren Intermediate School District On August 6, 2024, voters will consider a Special Education Millage renewal proposal that does not increase the current tax rate and generates $22.5 million over 5 years to support local school districts (Bangor, Bloomingdale, Covert, Decatur, Gobles, Hartford, Lawrence, Lawton, Mattawan, Paw Paw, and South Haven) in the following manner: $2.5 million per year to Van Buren County local school districts designed to offset special education costs incurred by school districts. $2 million per year to Van Buren ISD for capital improvements and increased behavior support services for local school district students with disabilities and their families starting at birth. For further information, please visit vbisd.org or contact David D. Manson at (269) 674-8091. To generate: $2,100,000 for Paw Paw Public Schools and to fund VBISD facilities and services to support students with disabilities from Paw Paw Public Schools. SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL VOTE ON AUGUST 6, 2024 Van Buren Intermediate School District Paid for by Van Buren ISD | 490 South Paw Paw Street | Lawrence, MI 49064 and Paw Paw Public Schools | 119 Johnson Road | Paw Paw, MI 49079
Reminder to all incoming Senior parents about the Grad Bash 2025 meeting on July 24 @ 6:00 pm at the HS. See you there!
9 months ago, Tammy Southworth
Meal Pick-Up Reminder! Tomorrow is meal pick-up day for Free Summer Meals from 1 to 3 p.m. at Paw Paw Later Elementary. Free meals are open to ALL PPPS STUDENTS and not just those who qualify for free or reduced lunches. To help the Food Service Team plan ahead, please register your student(s) for meal pick-up at http://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn before 6 a.m. tomorrow. To reduce waste, please be sure to pick up your child's meals on scheduled meal pick up days. If you need to cancel your meals, please email: korrie.perkins@ppps.org. Thank you for your cooperation! #meetupandeatup #endchildhunger #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
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meal pickup and delivery to cars
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Congratulations to PPPS Later Elementary Principal Jeremy Davison for receiving the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow award for outstanding service to his club and the community by the Paw Paw Lions Club! #leadership #community #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools has a vacant seat on the Board of Education. For more information, please read the following notification.
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
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.
On behalf of Van Buren Community Mental Health and the Great Start Collaborative of Van Buren County, we are happy to share this upcoming free virtual workshop opportunity with PPPS families and caregivers. #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
How to Help Children Who Have Experienced Trauma or Other Difficult Events - 6 Week Workshop for Parents & Caregivers - A growing body of research has established that children are affected by events that threaten their safety OR the safety of their parents/caregivers. Understanding how trauma affects children can help you to make sense of your child's sometimes baffling behavior, feelings, and attitudes. Virtual Workshop Saturdays, July 27, 2024 & Aug.3,10, 17,24,31,2024 Time: 10:00 am. - 12:00 pm FREE! (Due to MiLEAP grant) For more information or to register, please contact: Marcella Bell-Pitchford at mbellpitchford@vbcmh.com or 269-539-0800 OR Tracy Fay at tfay@vbcmh.com or 269-569-1924 Supported by: Van Buren Community Mental Health, Great Start Family Coalition, MiLEAP
Did you know? Meet Up & Eat Up-Free Summer Meals are available to ALL PPPS STUDENTS and not just students who qualify for free or reduced lunches? Due to high demand and to accommodate as many students as possible, families are strongly encouraged to register their student(s) for meal pick-up at http://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn. To reduce waste and make the most of our school resources, please be sure to pick up your child's meals on scheduled pick-up days. For questions or to cancel your meals, please email: korrie.perkins@ppps.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! #meetupandeatup #endchildhunger #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools Free Summer Meal Pickup - Free summer meals for all PPPS students. Beginning June 14 to August 2. Every Friday from 1 P.M. to 3 p.m. drive-thru pick-up Location for all grades: PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY, 612 NORTH ST. Paw Paw Public Schools are proud to offer free summer meal pick-up to all PPPS students during the summer when school is not in session. Weekly meal pickup consists of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child. While every attempt will be made to accommodate all eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis, families are encouraged to preregister online for free summer meal pick-up. Preregister here: https://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn
Calling all preschoolers! Paw Paw Early Childhood Round-Up is right around the corner! Your families won't want to miss this event on July 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus in Paw Paw. For questions, please contact Early Childhood Director Mindy Brennan melinda.brennan@ppps.org. #preschoolroundup #buildtogetherpawpaw
10 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
PAW PAW EARLY CHILDHOOD ROUND-UP, director Mindy Brennan 269-415-5728, July 17th 5:30-7:30 pm Join us on July 17th! Our PPEC Preschool Round-Up Event for the 2024-25 school year will take place at the Cedar Street Campus. During our Round-Up Event, families will have the opportunity to complete the registration for enrollment, meet our staff, and enjoy a snack! We look forward to meeting our youngest Red Wolves there! Build Together logo. Preschool Readiness 2.5-3-year-olds, 3's Preschool, Great Start Readiness & Tuition Preschool 4 years old by Dec. 1. As part of the registration process, we will need: Income verification (W-2, tax form, or check stubs) Child’s birth certificate Proof of residency (mail or bill with address on it) Copy of child’s Health Appraisal & Immunization form completed by their doctor.
Important Transportation Notice: If your PPPS student(s) will need bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year, families will need to register by July 29, 2024.
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
MPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE Notice to families: If your student(s) will need to ride the bus during the 2024-2025 school year, please register by July 29. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as this allows the Transportation Department adequate time to determine bus routes and the number of drivers needed. Parents/Guardians will need to log into the Parent Portal in PowerSchool and complete the Transportation Renewal Request Form for the 2024-2025 school year. Please complete, and submit this form before the Deadline of July 29. All students who will be riding the bus during the 2024-2025 school year will need to register. This also includes students who have ridden the bus in previous school years. Should you have questions or concerns, please call Transportation Director Angela Vasquez at 269-415-5220, or email: Angela.Vasquez@ppps.org . Enjoy your summer!
Even though school lunchrooms are closed for summer break, the PPPS Food Service Superheroes are still working hard to help fill the summer hunger gap! FREE weekly meal pick-up will be available to all PPPS students June 14 - August 2 at Paw Paw Later Elementary. #MeetUpAndEatUp #buildtogetherpawpaw
11 months ago, Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw Public Schools Free Summer Meal Pickup - Free summer meals for all PPPS students. Beginning June 14 to August 2. Every Friday from 1 P.M. to 3 p.m. drive-thru pick-up Location for all grades: PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY, 612 NORTH ST. Paw Paw Public Schools are proud to offer free summer meal pick-up to all PPPS students during the summer when school is not in session. Weekly meal pickup consists of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child. While every attempt will be made to accommodate all eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis, families are encouraged to preregister online for free summer meal pick-up. Preregister here: https://tinyurl.com/5t2kynjn