John Muir Elementary School | Portage Community School District

Always start the school day with a smile!

So much learning going on in the music room - from singing to playing instruments, there is something new everyday!

There are so many cool tools that enhance our student learning - including Bee Bots!

We love our staff members!

Riding the bus with friends is the best!

Announcements

2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

The 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Portage High School will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Veterans and community members are welcome and...read more on 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

Portage Fire Department to train in PHS Student Parking Lot

Training Notification: The Portage Fire Department will be at the Portage High School student parking lot for training on Wednesday, November 4th, Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th,...read more on Portage Fire Department to train in PHS Student Parking Lot

Upcoming Events

5 Nov

9-5PM Galley Studio downtown picture retakes - no apt. needed

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

6 Nov

Early Release Day

7:55 AM - 1:00 PM

9 Nov

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

10 Nov

Special Board Meeting

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

13 Nov

Early Release Day

7:55 AM - 1:00 PM

18 Nov

Market Night

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

20 Nov

Early Release Day

End PHS Trimester 1

Early Release Day

7:55 AM - 1:00 PM

25 Nov

No School

25 Nov

NO SCHOOL

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

26 Nov

No School

NO SCHOOL

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

27 Nov

No School

27 Nov

NO SCHOOL

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

4 Dec

Early Release Day

7:55 AM - 1:00 PM

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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...