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Portage Schools Welcome Students Back

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Portage, IN

Wednesday, August 12, is scheduled as the first day of school for Portage Township Schools in the 2026-2027 school year. The district's published calendar identifies this as the first student day after the August 10 Teacher Work Day and August 11 staff orientation and professional development day. Families should review transportation, arrival, dismissal, meal, and building information from their child's school before classes begin, since those details can vary by building.

This local community update for Portage, IN is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Portage, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Portage, IN

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Portage, IN.

Monday, August 3, 2026

Plan Commission Meets Monday

Portage's Plan Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, August 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue. The meeting is part of the city's regular planning calendar and...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Portage Hosts National Night Out

Portage Police Department's annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Founders Square, 6300 S Founders Square. The free community event will include police and emergency vehicles,...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Storm Water Board Sets Meeting

The Portage Storm Water Board is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue. The meeting concerns the city's storm water program, making it a...

Friday, August 7, 2026

Food Truck Friday Returns August 7

Portage's Food Truck Friday is scheduled for Friday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue. The city says the weekly food truck selections change, so the specific vendors may vary fr...

Monday, August 10, 2026

No School For Teacher Work Day

Portage Township Schools has scheduled Monday, August 10, as a Teacher Work Day for the 2026-2027 school year. No classes will be held for students that day. The date is part of the district's published calendar and aff...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Staff Orientation Means No School

Portage Township Schools has scheduled Tuesday, August 11, for staff orientation and professional development. No school will be held for students that day under the district's 2026-2027 calendar. The date falls immedia...

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