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Wayne E Bartels Middle School

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

Training Notification - Portage Fire Dept at Schultz Farm

Training Notification: The Portage Fire Department will be at the Schultz Farm for training on Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, September 25, 2026. Personnel will be at the farm on Tuesday from 9...read more on Training Notification - Portage Fire Dept at Schultz Farm

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

Upcoming Events

23 Sep

Wren Crew Dance

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

12 Oct

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

20 Oct

Conferences 26-27:

4:00 PM - 7:00 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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