Portage High School

Written by Michael Berta, Superintendent When I was a kid growing up in Gary, Indiana much of what I learned about life was the result of the neighborhood I lived in. The area around 11th Avenue and Polk Street was rich in culture and wisdom. It was...

The Portage High School girls athletic teams have combined thus far for a score of 35.5 in the “All-Sports” race, determining the school in the Duneland Athletic Conference with the best overall girls or boys athletic programs. Currently, The...

Much of the community thinks of the Y as a family facility. This is TRUE, but what most don’t realize is that seniors are part of the family unit. We nurture the potential of our senior population as much as any other. Most seniors enjoy getting...

On Saturday, April 9 beginning at 9:00a.m, Mayor Olga G. Velazquez along with the City of Portage Park Department is sponsoring a “Take Pride in Portage Clean-Up Day”. All individuals and community service groups are encouraged to participate by...

The Girls and Boys Track and Field teams finished off their indoor track season on Tuesday night at the Portage High School field house. Tori Bliss, the National Shot Put Champion, finished 1st at the DAC Finals meet, with an impressive 45’ 1”...