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10/20/2026

The Portage High School 2026 Choir Cabaret, Warriors on Broadway, is this Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7 PM in the PHS Performing Arts Center.

There is a $5 admission which directly supports the PHS Choral Department.

Your hosts for the evening include Anastasia Alden, Nora Duffy, Charlotte Higgins, Maya Oganezov, Jackson Randall, Aly Rowin, Ashlyn Rusch, Eli Schanke, Riley Weiss and Katze Zieroth.

We hope to see you Saturday!

* Short video clip advertising the 2026 PHS Choir Cabaret this coming Saturday. Video includes a front-lit microphone and text listing the event, date, time and location - as is also listed in the text of this post. Background music (instrumental) from the Hairspray Musical.

The Badger Conference has issued a press release that they would like us to share.Dated October 15, 2026: As the high sc...
10/19/2026

The Badger Conference has issued a press release that they would like us to share.

Dated October 15, 2026: As the high school sports season is in full swing, the Badger Conference would like to remind all fans, parents, and community members of the critical importance of sportsmanship at our athletic events. High school sports are a time for excitement, competition, and creating lasting memories. To ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, we must uphold the highest standards of behavior.

We emphasize that any inappropriate comments or actions directed at the appearance, religion, race, ethnicity, or any other personal characteristics of players, coaches, officials, or fellow fans will not be tolerated under any circumstances. In addition, the use of profanity, intimidating remarks, or actions is strictly prohibited.

Our Badger Conference schools are committed to fostering an environment where respect, fairness, and integrity prevail. High school sports are more than just games; they are opportunities for our young athletes to develop character, build bonds, and form lifelong memories. Every cheer, every shout of encouragement, and every display of respect contributes to the growth and development of our students.

We encourage all attendees to support our athletes positively and constructively. Let us celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements with enthusiasm and respect. Your cooperation is essential in making our sports events safe, enjoyable, and inspiring for everyone involved.

Thank you for your understanding and commitment to upholding the values of sportsmanship and respect at all Badger Conference athletic events.

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  "If it makes you smile, giggle or laugh, do it again." Author Unknown.* Thank you to Mrs. Belleau for sharing this pho...
10/19/2026

"If it makes you smile, giggle or laugh, do it again." Author Unknown.

* Thank you to Mrs. Belleau for sharing this photo of one of our students on the school's Wacky Wednesday Homecoming week celebration day.

** Original photo was uploaded to Canva where the background was removed and the image duplicated to add the white textured layer as a new background. The white graphic box and text were then added before the photo was saved and downloaded to this post.

"Si te hace sonreír, soltar una risita o reír a carcajadas, hazlo de nuevo." Autor desconocido.

* Gracias a la Sra. Belleau por compartir esta foto de uno de nuestros estudiantes durante el día del «miércoles alocado» (Wacky Wednesday), celebrado como parte de la semana de festejos escolares (Homecoming week).

** La foto original se subió a Canva, donde se eliminó el fondo y se duplicó la imagen para añadir una capa con textura blanca como nuevo fondo. Posteriormente, se incorporaron el recuadro gráfico blanco y el texto, antes de descargar la imagen para incluirla en esta publicación.

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The City of Portage will begin pavement restriping work at the New Pinery Road intersections of Collins and Slifer Stree...
10/17/2026

The City of Portage will begin pavement restriping work at the New Pinery Road intersections of Collins and Slifer Streets the week of October 19, 2026.

According to the City of Portage Director of Public Works Phil Livingston, "In association with the ongoing traffic signal improvement projects on New Pinery Road (at the intersections of Collins and Slifer Streets), pavement restriping work will be taking place the week of October 19, 2026. While work is being performed there will be times when no pavement striping is in place.

Drivers should use caution when utilizing these intersections as the new striping results in changes to the intersection layout. Notable changes include the addition of a dedicated left turn lane on West Slifer Street as well as changing the existing left/straight lane on East Slifer Street to a dedicated left turn lane."

Please pay extra attention when driving near or through these areas as work begins next week.

La ciudad de Portage iniciará trabajos de repintado de las líneas viales en las intersecciones de New Pinery Road con las calles Collins y Slifer durante la semana del 19 de octubre de 2026.

Según Phil Livingston, director de Obras Públicas de la ciudad de Portage: "Como parte de los proyectos en curso para mejorar los semáforos en New Pinery Road (en las intersecciones con las calles Collins y Slifer), se llevarán a cabo trabajos de repintado de la señalización vial durante la semana del 19 de octubre de 2026. Mientras se realizan las obras, habrá momentos en los que no habrá líneas pintadas en el pavimento".

Se recomienda a los conductores extremar las precauciones al transitar por estas intersecciones, ya que el nuevo trazado de las líneas modifica la configuración de las mismas. Entre los cambios más destacados se incluyen la incorporación de un carril exclusivo para giros a la izquierda en West Slifer Street y la conversión del carril actual de East Slifer Street (que permite seguir recto o girar a la izquierda) en un carril exclusivo para giros a la izquierda.

Por favor, preste especial atención al conducir cerca o a través de estas zonas a partir del inicio de las obras la próxima semana.

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We've got more congratulations to pass on to our music students this afternoon!Bartels Middle School band students Monic...
10/16/2026

We've got more congratulations to pass on to our music students this afternoon!

Bartels Middle School band students Monica, Kat, Avery, Grace, Maddelynne, Declan and Eli have been selected to play in this year's Sun Prairie Honors Band! The students will travel to Sun Prairie on November 7th, practice with other middle school students from across the state, and play in an evening concert.

This is a very competitive honors band, with our students and other students from many of the Madison and suburban Madison area schools auditioning, so we want to extend kudos to all of our students who auditioned.

We can't wait to hear how the concert on the 7th goes!

¡Esta tarde tenemos más felicitaciones para nuestros estudiantes de música!

Monica, Kat, Avery, Grace, Maddelynne, Declan y Eli, estudiantes de la banda de la escuela secundaria Bartels, han sido seleccionados para tocar en la Sun Prairie Honors Band de este año. Los alumnos viajarán a Sun Prairie el 7 de noviembre para ensayar con estudiantes de otras escuelas secundarias de todo el estado y participar en un concierto vespertino.

Se trata de una banda de honor muy competitiva, a la que aspiran estudiantes de muchas escuelas de Madison y sus alrededores; por ello, queremos felicitar a todos nuestros alumnos que se presentaron a las audiciones.

¡Estamos deseando saber cómo sale el concierto del día 7!

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  It's "officially" sweater weather.Please start sending sweatshirts or jackets to school with your children in the morn...
10/16/2026

It's "officially" sweater weather.

Please start sending sweatshirts or jackets to school with your children in the morning - it's tat time of year when it may be a bit chilly on the playground during our elementary (and primary) school recess times...

«Oficialmente» ha llegado la época de usar suéteres.

Por favor, envíen a sus hijos a la escuela con sudaderas o chaquetas por la mañana; es esa época del año en la que puede refrescar un poco en el patio durante los recreos de primaria...

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Congratulations to Anastasia Alden, Ivan Benson, Benjamin Bowers,  Nora Duffy, Owen Dumbleton, Stella Egan, Griffin Gars...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to Anastasia Alden, Ivan Benson, Benjamin Bowers, Nora Duffy, Owen Dumbleton, Stella Egan, Griffin Garske, Danielle Hardy, Tristan Krueger, David Maier, Valeria Paulino, Sarina Rehdantz, Josie Roberts, Lance Ryan, Eli Schanke, Patience Wheaton, Riley Weiss and Katze Zieroth -

These Portage High School choir students were recently selected to perform at the Badger Conference Honors Choir. The performance was this past Monday, October 12th. Highlights included rehearsal in the morning and afternoon with two UW-Madison choral professors and a formal performance that evening, all in the UW-Madison Hamel Center.

In addition, PHS junior Danielle Hardy was chosen as one of three soloists for the Treble Choir song "I Wanna Be Ready."

Our PHS students joined other choir students from Baraboo, DeForest, Edgewood, McFarland, Monona Grove, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Reedsburg, Verona and Waunakee high schools.

The photos included with this post are our PHS students, combined choirs, Treble Choir, Baritone Choir and Danelle's solo.

Thank you to Mrs. Garske for sharing these photos and information with us, and congratulations again to our choir students!

Felicitaciones a Anastasia Alden, Ivan Benson, Benjamin Bowers, Nora Duffy, Owen Dumbleton, Stella Egan, Griffin Garske, Danielle Hardy, Tristan Krueger, David Maier, Valeria Paulino, Sarina Rehdantz, Josie Roberts, Lance Ryan, Eli Schanke, Patience Wheaton, Riley Weiss y Katze Zieroth:

Estos estudiantes del coro de Portage High School (PHS) fueron seleccionados recientemente para actuar en el Coro de Honor de la Badger Conference (Badger Conference Honors Choir). La presentación tuvo lugar el pasado lunes 12 de octubre. Entre las actividades destacadas se incluyeron ensayos matutinos y vespertinos con dos profesores de canto coral de la UW-Madison y una presentación formal esa misma noche; todo ello se llevó a cabo en el Hamel Center de la UW-Madison.

Además, Danielle Hardy, estudiante de tercer año de PHS, fue elegida como una de las tres solistas para interpretar la canción "I Wanna Be Ready" con el Coro de Voces Agudas (Treble Choir).

Nuestros estudiantes de PHS compartieron escenario con alumnos de los coros de las escuelas secundarias de Baraboo, DeForest, Edgewood, McFarland, Monona Grove, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Reedsburg, Verona y Waunakee.

Las fotos que acompañan a esta publicación muestran a nuestros estudiantes de PHS, a los coros conjuntos, al Coro de Voces Agudas, al Coro de Barítonos y a Danielle durante su solo.

Agradecemos a la Sra. Garske por compartir estas fotos e información con nosotros, ¡y felicitamos nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes del coro!

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If you haven't seen the PHS Marching Band and Color Guard's 2026 performance yet, you have one more opportunity to do so...
10/15/2026

If you haven't seen the PHS Marching Band and Color Guard's 2026 performance yet, you have one more opportunity to do so.

The Marching Band and Color Guard will be playing prior to tomorrow night's (10 16 2026) football game at Bob Mael Field. They will also play their last official halftime show on Friday, before heading to the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Marching Band Competition at UW-Whitewater on Saturday.

According to the schedule published on the WSMA website, PHS will be taking to the field at 8:41 PM on Saturday evening. Good luck everyone - "eyes with pride!"

Si aún no ha visto la actuación de 2026 de la banda de marcha y el cuerpo de abanderadas (Color Guard) de PHS, tiene una oportunidad más para hacerlo.

La banda de marcha y el cuerpo de abanderadas actuarán antes del partido de fútbol americano de mañana por la noche (16 de octubre de 2026) en el Bob Mael Field. También presentarán su último espectáculo oficial de medio tiempo el viernes, antes de dirigirse el sábado a la Competencia Estatal de Bandas de Marcha de la Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) en UW-Whitewater.

Según el horario publicado en el sitio web de la WSMA, PHS saldrá al campo el sábado por la noche a las 8:41 p. m. ¡Buena suerte a todos! ¡"Miradas llenas de orgullo"!

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