PHS Softball The Lady Raiders picked up two wins over Charlotte on Tuesday, April 21st. Portland won game one 16-6. Molly Miilu drove in six runs on four hits. Bella Spitzley had three hits in the game. Portland won game two 22-2. Spitzley drove in seven runs on four hist for Portland. Lilly Thelen, Miilu, and Madison Daggett each added two hits. On Thursday, April 23rd, the Raiders fell to Williamston 8-6. Veda Smith, Miilu, Rylee Miller and Daggett each had two

Portland Creates You’ve still got a week to submit your artwork to Portland Creates, our all-ages art contest. Because it’s been ten years since we launched this program, look for special prizes, an amped-up reception, and more surprises along the way. Submit your artwork by April 30, then see it displayed and cast your votes from May 1 through May 30. Visit the library or pdl.michlibrary.org for rules and entry forms. Quilling Club Do you ever watch Bridgerton and yearn

The PFCU athlete of the month award at Portland High School goes to the student who is just that each and every month of the school year, – that is, assuming he or she is in good academic and behavioral standing, this award goes to the individual each month who was consistently that month’s best athlete and led their team to success. Monthly winners receive a plaque at awards night and are entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship from PFCU. March: Summer Stopczynski

Portland Public Schools announces the retirement of Kevin Veale, Extracurricular Activities Coordinator/Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2026, following 28 years of dedicated service to the district. Veale served 26 years as Athletic Director and began his career in education as a teacher and coach, including two years with Portland Public Schools. Over nearly three decades, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the district’s extracurricular and athletic landscape.

The perfect road trip isn’t complete without the tunes that you love, from an irresistible classic rock anthem, that nostalgic folk tune to play at sunset or the one guilty pleasure that makes you dance while stuck in traffic. “The Grand American Road Trip” rolls into Portland Community Theater on May 2nd for one night of travelin’ favorites that will transport you from coast-to-coast. Singers on the Grand and the phenomenal Grand Band have crafted a celebration of beloved

The PHS Band will be performing "God Bless America" at the NASCAR Series Cup Race on Sunday, June 7th at the Michigan International Speedway. Scam the QR code above to order tickets. The ticket ordering deadline is Thursday, May 7th.

The Portland High School baseball team opened their 2026 campaign on Wednesday, March 25 th , when the Holt Rams came to visit. Game 1: Holt 2, Portland 1 In the first game of the season for both teams, there was not much offense to be found anywhere. The two teams combined for just seven hits in the game which you may want to call a pitcher’s duel. Max Sandborn and Hudson Martin each got one hit for the Raiders. Gunnar Williams pitched four innings for the Raiders str

After the scheduled season opener with Ionia on March 26 th was postponed due to weather, the Shamrocks finally got to open their 2026 season on Monday when they faced Laingsburg. Game 1: SPS 11, Laingsburg 0 Charlie Thelen led the Shamrock offense with three hits including a double, triple and homerun in the game, and four RBIs. Jerryd Scheurer had three hits with two doubles. Brady Leonard added two hits. TJ Chamberlain had a double. Leonard got the win on the moun

Before Spring Break, the Portland Raider Softball team hosted the Holt Rams to kick off the 2026 season on Wednesday, March 25 th . Game 1: Holt 16, Portland 8 An eight run seventh inning for the Rams helped Holt defeat Portland in the first game of the night. The Raiders combined for 11 hits in the game, lead by Rylee Miller who went three for four with a double. Molli Miilu added two hits. Brynn Nelson, Veda Smith, and Willa Almy each had doubles in the game for Portl

The Shamrocks dropped two league losses to the veteran Wolfpack. In the first game, Laingsburg scored 13 runs in the second inning, and they went on to win 15-0. Stiff earned the win for Laingsburg. Kennedy Drake took the loss for St. Patrick. The lady Shamrocks reset and came back in game two and held a lead through the fifth inning. A triple by Maria Austen drove in the opening runs for the Shamrocks. Gracelyn Rockey and Macie Leonard added two hits each. Skylar Stiff e