District

On behalf of the Board of Education and the Portage Community School District, I would like to welcome you to our wonderful school district. I have had the privilege to be a part of this District for the last 10 years both as an administrator and as a parent. From both perspectives, I can tell you that you will not find a more inviting school district, dedicated staff or one that has as much community support as ours. Combined, these make our district a great choice for your family, your children and their future.

It is through our community support in passing our last five referendums that we are able to offer an extensive educational program to meet many different needs and interests. Whether you are looking for accelerated courses for your children in the form of AP courses, dual-credit college-level courses or a trade-based course, you will find these in our schools. We offer a wide array of opportunities outside the classroom. You will find many opportunities readily available in our district including sports, the arts or involvement in co-curricular organizations.

Again, I appreciate your interest in our school district. As you look through our website, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, (608) 742-4879 ext. 4124 or pochesc@portage.k12.wi.us.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Poches

Follow me on Twitter: @SuptPoches

Biographical information

Philosophy:

Everyone within our school community has the capability to learn. This is not only applied to students but also staff and parents. This will be created by providing staff and students with a solid curriculum that is clearly aligned in all curricular areas, developing activities within this curriculum that actively engage students in their learning, and by using locally developed assessments that measure individual performance. Data from these assessments will not only measure the individual growth but will help guide instruction by helping the district create professional development activities that will enhance a teacher’s ability provide quality instruction. Parents will be actively engaged in their child’s learning by being given specific learning objectives that will be expected of their children and will receive ongoing reports of their child’s learning on these learning objectives.

Education:

Edgewood College, Madison, WI--Educational Doctorate-School District Administration Dissertation Topic: Implementation of Best Practices in High Achieving Rural SAGE Schools

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD-Educational Specialist - School District Administration

            University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD-Masters of Arts - Secondary School Administration

            Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD-Bachelors of Science – Math Education, Minor in Business
 

Professional Experience:

Superintendent, Portage Community School District 2007-Present

Superintendent, School District of Crivitz 2003-2007

Elementary Principal, School District of Wausaukee 2000-2003

Teacher/Coach: Elk Point-Jefferson School District, Lyman School District, & Burke
School District 1 1990-2000

Personal:

I have been married to my wife, Tracy, for 24 years. We have five children: Jacob (20), Olivia (19) Nathan (16), Allison (14) and Joseph (12).