Wayne E Bartels Middle School | Portage Community School District

BMS Staff 2026 2027 School Year - and yes, they love Mondays!

Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the flowers. Like this student did during a recent pollination lab in an ag science class...

Congratulations to BMS and the student WRen Crew for receiving the 2026 Jostens Renaissance School Of Distinction Gold Level Award!

The BMS choir and bands have been busy working on their music for upcoming fall concerts and they are sounding great!

BMS students and staff are enjoying the new pod learning areas in the building!

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, October 21st from 6 - 9 PM, Saturday, October 24th from 8 - 11:30...read more on Portage Fire Department to train in PHS Student Parking Lot

Upcoming Events

6 Nov

Early Release Day

9 Nov

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

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

19 Nov

6th grade Band and Choir Concert

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

20 Nov

Early Release Day

End PHS Trimester 1

25 Nov

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Fall Break/Thanksgiving Break

26 Nov

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Fall Break/Thanksgiving Break

27 Nov

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Fall Break/Thanksgiving Break

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Welcome to the Wayne E. Bartels Middle School!

The Wayne E. Bartels Middle School is located on the District's main campus at the corner of Slifer Street and New Pinery Road in the heart of Portage. We are a 6th through 8th grade middle school with approximately 400 students. Our staff, teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff are dedicated to the success and growth of every student. We believe that strong relationships, high expectations, and a positive school culture help every student thrive. Kasey Podoll is the Principal and...