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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

Returning to school on Monday!

We're (almost) back! PCSD students and staff will return to their classrooms on Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope you had a great winter break and are looking forward to seeing you on Monday! ...read more on Returning to school on Monday!

Training Notification at Rusch, Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Training Notification: The Columbia County Sheriff's Department will be using the Rusch building for training on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 between 1 and 9 PM. Do not be surprised or alarmed if you...read more on Training Notification at Rusch, Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Boys & Girls Club Open House

All Portage Area 1st grade students and older and their caregivers are invited to the Boys & Girls Club of West Central Wisconsin's Open House at the Portage club location (117 W Franklin Street,...read more on Boys & Girls Club Open House

PCSD Salute to Service Night, January 23, 2026

The PCSD will be hosting a Salute to Service Night prior to and during the PHS boys varsity basketball game against Edgewood High School on Friday, January 23, 2026. All area all veterans, service...read more on PCSD Salute to Service Night, January 23, 2026

Upcoming Events

5 Jan

12 Jan

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

12 Jan

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

21 Jan

23 Jan

26 Jan

Candy Bar Bingo

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

30 Jan

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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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