What better way to enjoy Paw Paw's Homecoming than by meeting friends and family for a Food Truck Rally before the big game on October 6th? Make plans to attend this fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Paw Paw Middle School parking lot! 20% of the proceeds will benefit Grad Bash for the PPHS Class of 2024. #buildtogetherpawpaw
PPHS:
Reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, is our first Early Release of the year. School will dismiss at 1:35pm on Wednesdays.
Speaking of dismissal- Thank you for your patience as we work to streamline our pick up and bus procedures at he end of the day. Your cooperation has been noticed and is appreciated.
Happy Sunday PPHS parents!
We are looking forward to the start of school tomorrow. Reminder that tomorrow is a half day. The building will open at 7:15 and classes will begin at 7:35am. Students are invited to enjoy breakfast- which is free for all students- in the cafeteria while they wait for the hallway to open.
We are not printing paper schedules, so students should check Powerschool tonight to see their updated schedules. Locker information can be found under "Forms."
School dismisses at 11:05. While lunch will be free for all students this year, it is not being served on half days.
Parent drop off and pick up is at the front of the building. We do ask that parents clear from the curb before buses line up at 11:20.
Please remind your student to come dressed for school and bring an extra layer, as the air conditioning is quite cool in some rooms.
We hope you all get a good night's sleep- we can't wait to see those first day of school pics!
See you in the morning!
-Mrs Southworth
So proud of Paw Paw Middle School Student Brynn Cummings for making it as far as she did on the national stage of America's Got Talent! For all of her ambition, talent, poise and grace, we could not be more proud! #buildtogetherpawpaw
PPPS administrators, teachers and staff are excited to participate in an all-day CharacterStrong School Culture Training at Paw Paw Middle School! A great school culture doesn't happen by accident. Intentional connection creates better relationships and an improved culture. #schoolculture #innovation #kindness #integrity #success #community
PPHS: Please use this link to access a letter regarding e-Hallpass, a new procedure we are using at the high school to increase student safety.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YUoWgM1lxx4V71XEcOxhK8lLC1MHViNg/view?usp=sharing
2023 Yearbooks have a rrived and will be available at Open House tonight.
If you pre-ordered a yearbook, visit The Hub window between 6:00- 7:30 pm to pick up your book.
PPHS Chromebook Distribution
Step 1: Complete the 23-24 PPPS Chromebook agreement form, found in the Forms” tab in the parent portal of Powerschool
Step 2: Pay the $10 Chromebook fee on eFunds
Step 3: Get your device at the following times-
Freshmen- at New Student Welcome, August 15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Returning students- Monday August 21, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or at Open House from 6:00- 7:30 pm
Anyone- Tuesday, Aug 22 from 9:00am- 12:00pm
You're invited to PPHS Open House!
Monday August 21
6:00- 7:30 pm
All new and returning students and their parents/guardians are invited to:
Check out your classes,
*find and put things in your locker, *learn about our teams, clubs, and organizations,
*meet our community partners,
*meet new people, and
*GET READY for the 2023-24 school year!
From PPHS: Incoming freshmen and other new students are invited to New Student Welcome on Tuesday, August 15. This open-house, drop-in, style event will be available from 10:00 am- noon that day. Students will take a tour of the building, meet staff, get their schedules and lockers and have an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from upperclassmen. It is expected the activities will take approximately 30 minutes, so show up any time during the event for this low-stress introduction to the building. Parents are invited to do a parent tour and join other parents in the hospitality room where they can get answers to their own questions about high school. Please reach out to us at 415-5600 with any questions! We can't wait to meet the newest members of our Pack! See you then! -Mrs Southworth
You won't want to miss the PPPS Districtwide Garage Sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Paw Paw Middle School! Surplus school equipment, supplies, furnishings, and more items added daily from all five schools will be in one location and priced to sell. No early sales. Park and enter through the middle school's south entrance at 313 West Michigan Avenue.
The PPPS Volleyball future is bright! PPHS Volleyball players showed our Core Value of Kindness by helping Volleyball Coach Duchene run the 2023 Summer Volleyball Camp for 3rd - 8th grade students. They had an amazing turnout of over 50 kids, who worked with coaches and each other to learn and practice skills, such as tossing, passing, setting, serving and much more! #volleyballcamp #buildtogetherpawpaw
The PPPS Summer Meals Program "Meet Up and Eat Up" begins next week! Thanks to our dedicated food service team, nutritious meals are free for children 18 and under throughout the summer. Adults may purchase meals for $3 each. Breakfast will be served at Paw Paw Later Elementary and Paw Paw Middle School between 8:30 and 9 a.m. , and lunch will be served between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., M-F. #summerfeedingprogram #endchildhunger #MeatUpEatUp #buildtogetherpawpaw
Great News! Brynn Cummings, a student at Paw Paw Middle School, will appear on the national TV show America's Got Talent on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Brynn is a talented ventriloquist, artist, and magician, and she will perform as a contestant on the show. The Paw Paw community is invited to attend a Watch Party at Red Arrow MInistries on June 13 from 8 - 10 p.m. We wish you the best of luck, Brynn!
Reminder: The PPPS Community Outreach Survey closes tomorrow. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your input matters! #buildtogetherpawpaw
During the graduation ceremony, a professional photograph was taken of each graduate receiving their diploma. Prints of those pictures have arrived at school and are ready to be picked up. Please stop in next week during school hours.
If your PPPS student will need school bus transportation for the 2023-24 school year, please read the following important message. Thank you!
Due to the popularity of the PPPS Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program, families are encouraged to enroll children as soon as possible for this fall! At this time, the 4-year-old classroom is full, but there's still time to add your child's name to a waiting list. Several spots are still open for the 3-year-old class, and when that class is full, another waiting list will be started. Currently, space is available in the 2 1/2 - to 3-year-old class and the preschool-readiness room, but these are also filling quickly. For more information, please contact the ECE Director: melinda.brennan@ppps.org.
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last PPPS Senior Citizens Luncheon for this school year. You won't want to miss a special summer-themed picnic menu as talented middle school students perform from their latest musical! A special thanks to all who have participated, performed and prepared food for these special monthly gatherings. Have a spectacular summer! #BuildTogetherPawPaw
Reminder: Be sure to join us at 5:30 p.m. today at Paw Paw Later Elementary to preview the 2022 Bond Projects and learn more about the exciting progress that is being made! #buildtogetherpawpaw
