Houghton Elementary School

08/27/2026

🎒 1 week until we welcome students back at Houghton-Portage Township Schools! So excited to see our students and families back! We are Gremlins— ALL IN 🏫

08/26/2026

Please help us welcome Mrs. Paige Lewandowski to Houghton Elementary School! Mrs. Lewandowski is our new Art teacher and will work with all the students at HES. We are excited to have her as part of our team. 🧡🖤🎨

08/25/2026

1 week until Open House!
We can't wait to see everyone again 🧡🖤

08/25/2026

Just a reminder that teacher placement letters can be picked up at Houghton Elementary School for students with last names beginning with (A - L) on Tuesday, August 25 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and students with last names beginning with (M - Z) on Wednesday, August 26 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

LOCATION OF PLACEMENT LETTER PICK-UP will be in Room 133, which can be accessed through Door #3 along the sidewalk that parallels Military/Bridge St. Please park in the main parking lot and follow the signs. Our main entrance and lobby remain CLOSED for construction.

Please be prepared to give us documentation if there is a change in address or any new contact information that occurred over the summer.

If you are unable to make the assigned dates, placement letters can be picked up during normal office hours 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday – Friday starting Thursday, August 27th.

08/24/2026

Below is the link to a new program that we are using for parents to sign up for our Gremlin Extended Care (GEc) program. Please create an account and add your child(ren) that you would like to have enrolled in our after school program, indicating which days of the week you are wanting care for.

https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/f13abadc-b142-4cd7-bba8-2bb0eadc4488/self-service

If you have questions along the way, please reach out to Amy Forsell ([email protected]). Amy will also be available at our Placement Letter Pick-up if you want to connect with her about more details.

Last year we were able to increase our childcare license capacity so we are hoping to be able to accommodate all families needing childcare after school.

08/20/2026

🚨 2 weeks until we welcome students back! Congratulations to Houghton High School, our students and staff can compete with anyone. 🏆

08/20/2026

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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/08/19/houghton-high-school-named-1-up-high-school-ranking-list/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATzGS5wZG9mBWZkaWQWUMwW2ZhNBIVYDZ4LopX8ZXEoDo1yiWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4LtiQR14uPXU3NUWtZYi3Kr3zkR1eUDEoktiQ_xWud1VGTFUEQTIC2WLRnmg_aem_QoBBjFqLlsc-UBVVlp0NbQ

The school says rankings like these are determined by factors including student AP scores and graduation rates.

08/18/2026

Go Gremlins!

🎉 Houghton High School Recognized Among Michigan’s Best! 🧡🖤

As we get closer to the start of a new school year, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Houghton High School has been ranked the #21 best high school in the state of Michigan! 🎓🏆

This recognition belongs to our entire school community.

🧡 To Our Staff: Thank you for your endless dedication, innovative teaching, and unwavering belief in our students. We can’t wait to have you back in the building soon!

🖤 To Our Families: Thank you for your partnership and support. Your encouragement at home and involvement in our schools help make achievements like this possible.

While being ranked #21 in Michigan is certainly something to celebrate, what matters most is what this recognition represents—a community committed to helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.

We are proud of our students, grateful for our staff, and thankful for the families and community that make Houghton High School such an exceptional place to be.

Go Gremlins! 🧡🖤

See the U.S. News ranking: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/michigan/districts/houghton-portage-township-school-district/houghton-central-high-school-10234