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Portage Schools Begin Two-Day Fall Break

Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Portage, IN

Portage Township Schools has no school Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, for fall break. The two-day student closure is part of the district's 2026-2027 calendar and affects families across its schools. Parents and caregivers should account for both weekdays when arranging childcare, appointments and other daytime plans. The district lists these dates as fall break, not scheduled e-learning days.

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October 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM Central Time

Watercolor Class Welcomes Older Portage Residents

Art Within Reach meets Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in Combined Meeting Room A&B at the Portage Branch library, 2665 Irving Street. The free six-week watercolor program…

October 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM Central Time

Fire Merit Board Meets Monday Evening

Portage's Fire Merit Board is scheduled to meet Monday, October 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue. Residents following the board's work…

October 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM Central Time

Park Board Holds October Evening Meeting

The Portage Park Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue. The meeting gives residents a sch…

October 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM Central Time

High School Hosts Evening Trunk or Treat

Portage High School's Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the high school Field House. The district calendar identifies the Field House as…

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