Excited kindergarteners at Portage Park Elem School celebrated the momentous 100th day of school classes with a very special, very cute, and very festive indoor school-wide student parade. Excited little children proudly sported beautifully crafted, brightly decorated paper crowns, and happily paraded together through the main administration and primary classroom hallways. The proud younger students walked by in joyous celebration as the older students in the upper grades thoughtfully lined the corridor walls to loudly cheer, enthusiastically clap and offer supportive high-fives.

Q1. Does Portage Park Elem School offer a gifted and talented program?

Ans. Yes, Portage Park Elem School provides specialized instruction and advanced coursework for students identified as gifted learners.

Q2. What mental health services are offered at Portage Park Elem School?

Ans. Yes, Portage Park Elem School has full-time counselors and social workers to assist students with their emotional and mental health.

Q3. How does Portage Park Elem School incorporate music into the curriculum?

Ans.All students at Portage Park Elem School are required to take general music classes and there are choir electives.

Q4. What is the average class size at Portage Park Elem School?

Ans. At Portage Park Elem School, class size averages around twenty-two students for each teacher, enabling individualized attention.

Q5. What academic competitions does Portage Park Elem School participate in?

Ans. Students from Portage Park Elem School compete regularly in district spelling bees, math bowls and science fairs.