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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

Bus Registration Deadline

Do you have a child or children who will be riding the bus to and/or from school this year? The GoRiteway Bus Registration deadline is August 13, 2025. If you have not registered for bus...read more on Bus Registration Deadline

Save the Date!

Save the date! 📅 PCSD Families, Staff and Community Members: You are cordially invited to a day of celebration! 🎉 All PCSD families, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to...read more on Save the Date!

2025/26 PCSD School Year Information

The Portage Community School District 2025/26 School Year Information Fact Sheet is Now Available! PCSD 2025/26 School Year Informationread more on 2025/26 PCSD School Year Information

1st Day of School Reminder!

Are you ready for the 1st Day of School? It's early this year! ✏️ We can't wait to see everyone back in the classroom! 👀 Monday, August 25, 2025 - first day of school for students in...read more on 1st Day of School Reminder!

PCSD Summer Office Hours

PCSD Summer Office Hours are as follows: Gerstenkorn Administration Building ~ 305 E Slifer Street, Portage, WI ~ 608-742-4879 ~ Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 3 and...read more on PCSD Summer Office Hours

Upcoming Events

11 Aug

Curriculum Committee

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 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...

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