Portage Northern High School

08/19/2026

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU, HUSKIES!

While the first day of school is still a week away, we’re excited to start welcoming our students and families back to Portage Northern!

Our Link Leaders are hard at work preparing to welcome the Class of 2030 for 9th Grade Orientation on Monday. We’ll also have opportunities for our Huskie students and families to get connected and familiar with PN:

Here’s what’s happening Monday:
*9th Grade Orientation - Monday (see graphic)
*9th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting - Monday at 11 a.m.
*New Student Building Tour - Monday at 12pm for students new to PN

And then on Tuesday, August 25, we’ll open our doors for Open House! Open House begins at 6:30pm in the PN Auditorium.

These are the first steps toward an exciting new school year, and we can’t wait to see our Huskie families, meet our new students, and welcome everyone back to the Pack!

08/18/2026

A QUICK SCHEDULE UPDATE

We know things change - and we appreciate your patience and flexibility as we roll out our new Skyward platform!

With this transition, student schedules will be available beginning August 24.

Thank you for your understanding as we make this change and get everything ready for a great new school year!

08/13/2026

The Pack Is BACK!

Huskie families, the start of a new school year is just around the corner and there’s a LOT happening before the first bell rings!

Our August/September issue of the Huskie Tracks newsletter is packed with important information to help you get ready, including:

*Events leading up to the first day of school
*Important August & September dates
*Back-to-school information and reminders
*Upcoming activities and opportunities
*Important updates for students and families

And that’s just the beginning!

Head to the Portage Northern website and give the Huskie Tracks a read and then bookmark it and read it again! There’s plenty of information you’ll want to have handy as we kick off the new school year.

www.portageps.org/nhs

Welcome to the 26/27 school year Huskies! Let's start the year PACKstrong!

08/10/2026

THE PACK IS ALMOST BACK!

Summer is winding down, and we’re getting ready to welcome our students and families back to Portage Northern!

We can’t wait to fill the halls with Huskie spirit, familiar faces, and new beginnings. Bring on the new school year!

07/29/2026

Attention Huskies! Stop by Central Park (7810 Shaver Rd) on August 4 from 4-7pm for Pig Out at Public Safety!

Included are: Free Backpacks, School Supplies & Food (while supplies last) as well as Law Enforcement Displays, Touch-a-Truck & Petting Zoo, Dunk Tank, Face Painting and Balloon Artist!

Hope to see you there!

07/27/2026

Need a sports physical?

Our School Physical Event makes it easy to get ready for the season. Check out the graphic here for all the details! This event is open to all PPS students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/16/2026

Students in Cece Weeks' TV Broadcasting class were given the challenge of entering the MIPA Film Challenge as a final project for the class.

They had two weeks to create the fictional short film using the theme, "Old vs New," incorporating a globe or a map, and having a character deliver the line, "I can do that better than A.I." in the film.

Vignesh Ganesh and Logan Dowell took home 1st place with their film:
The Original Thought

Topher McKinney, Avery McMullen, Tyler Hoff and Addie Miller received an Honorable Mention for their film: Right to Counsel

You can watch all 7 winning films at https://mipamsu.org/mipa-announces-2026-film-challenge-winners/

Way to go, Huskies!

The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association today announced the winners of the 2026 MIPA Film Challenge.

06/08/2026

NEW THIS YEAR: Our PN Parent Book Club will focus on The Digital Delusion* by Jared Cooney Horvath. The book examines the impact of technology on learning, attention, and child development, drawing on research from neuroscience and education. Discussions will center on the book's findings and their implications for students and families.

*available at Portage District Library, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible (8/18).

Click the link below to fill out the interest form with your availability if you would like to participate.

https://forms.gle/RwDCu2W8QcPESL3F9

06/05/2026

What better way to celebrate the start of summer break than a little nostalgia and a lot of Huskie spirit? 🌞

Our staff is dancing their way into summer to a popular song from the year they each began teaching - celebrating how far they’ve come and the memories along the way.

Here’s to a well-earned break and an unforgettable year. Stay safe out there Huskies!

06/04/2026

Today, we celebrate two members of our Huskie family as they begin exciting new chapters.

After 32 years of inspiring, supporting, and making a difference in the lives of countless students, we wish a heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Kim Palmer. Your dedication, passion, and impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our Officer Burleson for four years of service to our students, staff, and school community. We are grateful for the relationships you've built and wish you the very best as you return to patrol service.

Though their paths are different, both have left a lasting mark on our school. Thank you for your commitment, care, and service to our Huskie Pack.

Best wishes on your next adventures!