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John Muir Elementary School

Students practicing for John Muir Elementary School's Battle of the Books competition...

Our students are often offered unique learning activities, including this DNA study in collaboration with the UW Madison Biotechnology Center...

The PCSD frequently hosts student teachers in our classrooms...

Sometimes grade levels will combine and work together on groupd projects...

The JM library has a new book shelf designed to help the younger students pick out fun reading materials...

Announcements

Virtual Learning Day Friday, January 23, 2026

The Portage Community School District has called for a Virtual Learning Day Friday, January 23, 2026, due to the forecast of extreme cold. All PCSD schools will be closed with all students and staff...read more on Virtual Learning Day Friday, January 23, 2026

PCSD Salute to Service Night, Postponed

The PCSD's Salute to Service Night scheduled for prior to and during the PHS boys varsity basketball game against Edgewood High School on Friday, January 23, 2026, has been postponed due to...read more on PCSD Salute to Service Night, Postponed

Upcoming Events

23 Jan

26 Jan

Candy Bar Bingo

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

30 Jan

9 Feb

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

18 Feb

MARKET BOX Pick Up (

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

20 Feb

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Welcome to John Muir Elementary School!

John Muir Elementary School is located on the District's main campus.  We are a second through fifth grade school with an enrollment of approximately 430 students.  Angula Gulrud is our Principal, Karissa Jahn is the Associate Principal and Kristin Maass is our Dean of Students.   John Muir School is a welcoming place. Please feel free to come in or contact us to discuss your child's academic work, emotional worth, or other issues that you...

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