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Wayne E Bartels Middle School

BMS Battle of the Books practice is in full swing, prior to the annual competition...

Making sure to measure just enough milk for a recipe in one of BMS' Healthy Living classes...

The PCSD has an exceptionally strong music department, both instrumental and choral...

Working on a life-sized, 1 dimensional science project...

Oftentimes classroom projects are seasonal - like December wreath making in Mrs. Huber's classes...

Announcements

PCSD 2026/27 School Year Information Fact Sheet

The Portage Community School District 2026/27 School Information Fact Sheet was emailed to all district families earlier this month however, it can also be found hear. Click here for all the...read more on PCSD 2026/27 School Year Information Fact Sheet

Transition Day and 1st Day of School

PCSD's Transition Day for all students in grades kindergarten, 2, 6 and 9 and all new PAA students in Monday, August 24, 2026. Everyone will be in the classroom on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. We can't...read more on Transition Day and 1st Day of School

Restricted Access

There is a lot of construction going on at the Portage High School this summer - and one of the projects has called for the closing of the front entrance to the building and rerouting traffic to the...read more on Restricted Access

Upcoming Events

17 Sep

BMS Picture day

7:45 AM - 11:00 AM

21 Sep

District Budget Hearing

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

District Annual Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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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...

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