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2026-27 School Year Storm Recovery Update

Portage Township Schools will not need to add make-up days to the 2026–27 school calendar. Additional instructional minutes built into the school year will be used to account for the days missed due to the August 11 storm.

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All PTS schools receive America’s Healthiest Schools award

National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating over 1,300 K-12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including each school within Portage Township Schools. PTS was awarded in the Improving Nutrition & Food Access category.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 28

Student of the Month

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM

Oct 26

Student of the Month

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM

Nov 30

Student of the Month

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM

Dec 28

Student of the Month

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM

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School Stats

7000+ Students
60+ Athletic Teams
90.7% Graduation Rate
B State Grade
1:1 Grades 6 -12
12 Makerspaces

Principal's Message

Dear Saylor Families,

Welcome to Paul Saylor Elementary School. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to your child’s educational, emotional, and social growth. We promise to work hard every day to give your child the best educational experience possible. We are a small neighborhood school with a big heart, and are proud to call South Haven our home.

Family engagement and communication are key components to a child’s success. We look forward to building and maintaining positive relationships with all of our families!

In partnership,

Michelle Hellwege,

Principal, Paul Saylor Elementary