Crisman Elementary

The halls and stage at Crisman Elementary School have become the story from “RUDOLPH The RED-NOSED REINDEER”. Come and join us in the excitement tomorrow, December 19th, as the Principal will be reading aloud the story, “RUDOLPH The RED-NOSED...

Dr. Richard Weigel, Superintendent of the Portage Township Schools, and Dr. Debra Dudek, Director of Title & Special Student Services, stopped by Crisman Elementary School to help pass out treats in celebration of being an “A” school. This...

Students from the Portage High School ROTC, Myers’ Student Council, and Crisman’s Asset Building Club participated in a city wide leaf raking with Mayor Snyder. A Pizza party was provided for all those who raked.

November 13th was “Game Night” at Crisman Elementary School. Parents, students, and staff came together to enjoy a few hours of playing games and eating pizza. Game Night is a great way to engage learning. Board and card games are the original...

Crisman Elementary Staff and students gathered in the gym to celebrate Veteran’s Day. During the ceremony one student received a big surprise. Terri Thomas’ Uncle surprised her by showing up at the school. Her uncle is Private First Class Davis...

Michelle Benson from the Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District came to visit Crisman Elementary School. The first grade students were presented with the “S” is for Seeds (Fall Program). This is a great end of the summer program to...

The nurse from Willowcreek Middle School, Dawn Moslander, gave the students at Crisman Elementary School a hands on lesson on the correct way to make sure their hands are free of germs. Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting...

October 17th was Grandparent’s Day at Crisman Elementary School. The Grandparents came and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren. Some grandparents helped with craft projects, math problems, or simply enjoyed listening to songs or poems....

On September 25, members of the Portage Fire Department came to Crisman Elementary School for a visit. They explained fire safety to the students. The students were able to socialize with the firefighters during their lunchtime.

Crisman Elementary School’s Kindergarten classes went to the County Line Orchard on September 17, 2014. The students learned about Pollination and were able to view the Honey Bee’s in the observation bee hives. They also learned about...