Aug 26
Central Elementary
Open House
Open House is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Meet the school team, visit classrooms and get ready for the new year.
Source: PPS + PTO calendar
Information for every Central family
Everything you need, without the social-media scavenger hunt.
Find school reminders, PTO news, family resources and ways to help—whether or not you use Facebook.
Official public information, gathered in one place:This independent parent-maintained guide uses information published by Central Elementary, Portage Public Schools and the PTO. Confirm important details with the linked source.
Coming up
What parents need to know next
The most time-sensitive dates and actions from the latest school communication.
Aug 27
Transportation
Bus information becomes available
Updated bus stops and estimated pickup and drop-off times will be available in My Ride K-12 and Skyward.
Source: PPS Transportation
Aug 31
First day of school
Half day for Y5–5th grade
The first bell is at 8:30 a.m., the second bell is at 8:35 a.m., and dismissal is at noon.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 4
Labor Day recess
No school
Schools are closed Friday for the district's Labor Day recess.
Source: PPS calendar
Sep 7
Labor Day recess
No school
Schools remain closed Monday. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Source: PPS calendar
Sep 15
PTO meeting
Join the September PTO meeting
The meeting begins at 12:00 p.m. Confirm the ending time in the PTO Google Calendar.
Source: PTO Google Calendar
Combined from Mustang Family Minutes, the PPS 2026–27 calendar, the transportation letter and the PTO Google Calendar. Confirm last-minute changes with the school.
Latest communications
What families need to know
Checking the public update sources…
School newsletter · August 21, 2026
Mustang Family Minutes
The newest public newsletter covers the return to school and several important family actions.
- Open House and first-day information
- Welcome letters and supply lists
- ClassDojo and the student handbook
- Food-service updates
Official school channels
Central Elementary updates
The school live feed carries reminders and short announcements. The news page contains longer district and school articles.
PTO communication
Updates beyond Facebook
Important PTO links, newsletters, meeting records and contact information are available here for families who do not use social media.
Parent guides
Help for two common back-to-school tasks
The original district documents are stored here with stable, easy-to-find links.
Transportation · 2-page PDF
Getting ready for the bus
Find when routes become available, where to check your stop and what families should know before the first ride.
- Routes and times available August 27
- Check My Ride K-12 or Skyward
- Arrive at the stop at least five minutes early
- Courtesy-rider assignments begin October 1
Skyward · 1-page PDF
Family and Student Access help
Use this quick guide for account access, password recovery, the mobile app and short video walkthroughs.
- Sign in to the new Q Student portal
- Reset a forgotten username or password
- Reinstall and connect the mobile app
- Get help at [email protected]
Communication and family links
Find the right place quickly
Students and families
Everyday essentials
Skyward Family AccessStudent and family informationCentral lunch menuCurrent Nutrislice menusMeal MagicMeal accounts and benefit applicationsSupply listsWelcome letters and lists by gradeCalendar and eventsCombined PTO and official school datesMy Ride K-12Bus routes, stops and transportation updatesTransportation guidePPS bus information for familiesSkyward setup guideLogin, app and video walkthroughs
School communication
Official updates
PTO
Participate and follow
01
Volunteer
Many hands make Central stronger.
See exactly where help is needed, or tell us your general interests and availability for future events.
02
Support
Every contribution supports students.
Choose the PTO's PayPal or Venmo link. Please include a short note describing the fundraiser or purpose when applicable.