Portage Public Schools Names Johnny Edwards as Next Superintendent

Portage Public Schools names Johnny Edwards as next superintendent

The incoming superintendent will have to face parental concerns about curriculum and teacher concerns about morale.

Portage Public Schools promotes in-house candidate as next superintendent

PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — Johnny Edwards has been named the next superintendent of Portage Public Schools. The district says trustees made the decision with a unanimous vote late Wednesday. Edwards, who currently serves as PPS’ Assistant Superintendent of Operations, will take over the new role and enter contract negotiations on July 1. Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter “I am deeply honored to be selected by the Board of Education to b…

5/29/25: A new leader in Portage – NowKalamazoo

Portage school leaders have picked a new superintendent. Also: Kalamazoo has experienced its second fatal shooting in two days. And Academy Street won't be closed forever.