
Activity Updates for Dec 19, 2023
*Boys Basketball- games vs Dowagiac will be played as scheduled, beginning at 4:15 pm
*Girls Basketball- practice from 2:00- 4:00 pm
*Wrestling- practice 3:30- 5:30 pm, followed by team dinner
*Cheer- practice as normal 3:30- 5:45 pm
*Musical- full cast rehearsal from 3:00- 6:00 pm followed by parent meeting in PAC

Due to hazardous road conditions, Paw Paw Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, December 19.

Congratulations to PPHS student Creed Rayborn who won first place and $500 in the Kalamazoo Community College/Greater Kalamazoo High School Art and Design Competition! Creed's digital animation entry was hand-drawn, frame-by-frame in 2d animation. #success #artmatters #buildtogetherpawpaw






Dear Santa,
I love school so much, but as you know there are some days we don’t have enough bus drivers to cover all our routes, and that’s hard on everyone. As kids, we have lots to worry about these days, so my one wish this year is to have enough bus drivers to take us to and from school every day. That’s where I need your help! Could you pretty please with cinnamon sugar on top help me spread the word to as many people as possible? We need more bus drivers, people like you who care about kids and want them to succeed. Our bus drivers are great people. We just need more of them!
Thank you, Santa!
Xoxo
P.S. I’ll leave some milk and cookies out for you.


Beginning tomorrow, Paw Paw Middle School is pleased to announce it will open its doors and hallways to the community for indoor walking! Please park on the building's south side and use Entrance "E." Open walking is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the school year. Note: indoor walking will be on student instruction days only and will be closed during school breaks, when there is an early dismissal or school cancellation. #community #buildtogetherpawpaw


Please Share! It was recently brought to the attention of PPPS administration that a person(s) illegally dumped brush, shingles, a dismantled shed, among other debris on Paw Paw High School's property sometime last week, likely last Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. If anyone recognizes the materials in these photos, witnessed anything unusual along 30th Street, or knows/suspects the person(s) responsible for dumping these materials, please contact the superintendent's office at 269-415-5200. Thank you for your cooperation.




From PPHS-
A reminder that this week Friday (November 17) is the end of the trimester. Students are encouraged to finish strong!
Next week, November 20-24, there is no school for students. Enjoy the break, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
When we return from break on Monday, November 27, we will start second trimester. Schedules are available in the Powerschool app for students and parents. Schedule change requests should be made by contacting your school counselor this week.
Thank you!

All Paw Paw area senior citizens age 60 and older are invited to attend this Friday's Senior Citizens Luncheon! Enjoy lunch and camaraderie with friends while PPPS students showcase their talents, improve their civic engagement and build authentic connections in the community. #community #buildtogetherpawpaw


All PPPS families, staff, students and the community are invited to attend tomorrow's (11/14) Community Connections Open House! To learn more about the exciting things that are happening districtwide, please join us at 6:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School. No RSVP required, and free child care will be provided on site! Please complete this form in advance to register for child care. https://bit.ly/ppps-open-house


Please join the Class of ‘24 Grad Bash for The Fall Craft Show that will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 10 am - 3 pm and Sunday, November 12th from 10 am - 2 pm at Paw Paw High School. This is a perfect place to get a jump start on your holiday shopping with our 50+ vendors. There will also be a bake sale, concessions and a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to the Class of ‘24 Grad Bash. Please join us for this fun event!


Thank you, Paw Paw families, for your support of Early Release Wednesdays! Here's what's happening behind the scenes: PPPS teachers and staff are engaged in a Professional Learning Community (PLC), where everyone is committed to sharing strategies, working together, challenging each other, and always looking for new opportunities to improve each student's success, well-being, and achievement! #teamwork #professionallearningcommunity






Calling all PPPS families and community members who want to stay well-informed! Make plans to join us next Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. at PPHS to learn about all the exciting things that are happening at Paw Paw Public Schools. All are welcome to attend! Free child care will be provided on site. Please complete this form in advance to register for child care. https://bit.ly/ppps-open-house


PPHS reminders:
1- Picture Retakes are Tuesday 10/24. Any student who missed pictures or need retakes should be prepared for pictures in the morning.
2- On Wednesday evening, a CharacterStrong Parent Info session will happen at 6 PM as a Zoom meeting. See the ppps.org website to get the link
3- This week's CharacterStrong family dare is included as a photo. The idea is to share a note of gratitude with a neighbor about a special moment you've shared with them.



That's a wrap on National School Bus Safety Week, but keeping bus safety top-of-mind is a top priority all year long at PPPS! Today's final bus safety topic addresses distractions that can be caused by mobile devices. Be aware, and take care! #ThankYouBusDrivers #studentsafetymatters #buildtogetherpawpaw


The Class of 2025 has partnered with Custom Team Outfitters for a fundraiser. Check out the styles and place an order to get your Paw Paw Red Wolves gear. Profits will support the Class of 2025.
https://www.pphsclass.ctoutfit.com/

On Day 4 of National Bus Safety Week, here are some sound strategies to help students get on and off the bus safely. #ThankYouBusDrivers #studentsafetymatters #buildtogetherpawpaw


On Day 3 of National Bus Safety Week, today's tip is about keeping kids safe at the bus stop. The PPPS Transportation Department takes driver training and student safety seriously. In addition to regular bus evacuation drills with students, PPPS drivers participate in ongoing training, such as Drivers' Awareness Training, which addresses different scenarios and challenging situations that can occur on the bus. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouBusDrivers #studentsafetymatters #buildtogetherpawpaw


National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers and the community to keep school bus safety top-of-mind. Each day this week we will share another bus safety tip. Today's safety tip is focused on walking to the bus stop. #schoolbussafetyweek #thankyoubusdrivers #studentsafetymatters #buildtogetherpawpaw


Happy Boss's Day to our dedicated leaders across the district for all they do to serve our students, staff and the community! A special shout-out to PPPS Superintendent Rick Reo, our amazing superintendent who leads by example and lives out our core values every day, in every way! #integrity #community #success #innovation #kindness #buildtogetherpawpaw


Today marks the first day of National School Bus Safety Week! To celebrate, the PPPS Transportation Department is holding a school bus safety poster contest in the elementary schools, and students are designing posters with the theme "Safely Booking it to my Destination." Thank you to our dedicated transportation staff for all they do to ensure our students' safety every day! #schoolbussafetyweek #thankyoubusdrivers #studentsafetymatters #buildtogetherpawpaw
