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2021-08-21

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Portage / fox47.com

State officials recommend school districts track COVID-19 vaccinations, but not all are

MADISON, Wis. – It’s no question that the pandemic veered schools off their normal course. “I feel like we’ve made some really good decisions even though they’re tough and not everyone agrees with them,” said Josh Sween, going into his second full year as superintendent at the Portage Community School District. “It’s been a good ride.” Read more

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Oregon / unifiednewsgroup.com

Girls golf: Panthers top Portage in opening dual

Senior Emily Hopp carded a 37 to lead the Oregon girls golf team to a 180-233 season-opening win over Portage on Monday, Aug. 16, at Portage Country Club. Freshman Addison Sabel finished with a 45 in her high school debut, good for second on the team. Fellow freshman Delainey Halverson was just two strokes back with a 47. Read more

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Portage / wiscnews.com

With athleticism abound, Portage looks to string together second straight playoff berth

Shane Haak is a big proponent of multi-sport athletes. Haak was one in his own right when he attended Harvard (Ill.) High School, and even now is busy throughout the course of the school year as head coach of both the Portage prep football and wrestling teams. The Warriors certainly... Read more

UPDATE: Portage school board member Edwards resigns

A Portage school board member has resigned, the Portage Community School District announced Thursday. Chad Edwards, vice president, had been on the seven-member board since 2013, according to the district website. His current term wasn’t set to expire until 2022. He’s moving north, which is why he resigned, Edwards said... Read more

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