Pewamo-Westphalia Middle-High School

Pirate Nation! Welcome to another school year at Pewamo-Westphalia Middle-High School. I am beyond blessed to serve as the principal of this phenomenal school and vow to do my personal best to maintain excellence within our 'Triple A' - Academics, Arts, and Athletics.
 

As you'll read in our Student-Parent Handbook, our goal is to prepare students today for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow by helping them develop the skills necessary to become responsible members of a changing society and challenging them through a quality curriculum delivered by a caring educational community. Within this goal, we will create a caring community of purposeful learning that supports and celebrates the individuality of each child - and will furthermore strive to ensure that our children are safe, healthy, engaged, challenged, and supported.

We sincerely look forward to working with you - students, parents, alumni, and community alike - to make this a very successful school year. Please know that we can only maintain our tradition of excellence - our Champion's Culture - if we pursue our personal best each day and work together as teammates.

As we are here to serve you, please do not hesitate to reach out should you have comments, concerns, suggestions, or praise - ryan.portenga@pwschools.org / (517) 587-5100. #Onward #WeArePW

Sincerely,

Ryan Portenga, Principal

 

Triple "A" Points of Pride

Academics

In 2020, Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools was ranked among the top 15 best high schools in the State of Michigan by U.S. News and World Report and 685th in the nation. In 2018-2019, we led Clinton County with the highest 11th grade M-STEP scores in science and social studies, we had the highest average SAT score (1084.8) in the county, and we ranked in the top 65 highest SAT scores in the state of Michigan (65th).

Arts

Our industrial arts program competes at MITES (Michigan Industrial and Technology Educational Society), submitting woodworking projects completed each year. Our marching and concert bands consistently earn accolades at competitions and festivals, and our art students have won numerous awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, including an American Visions nomination, Gold and Silver Key awards, and Honorable Mentions.

Athletics - Recent State Championships

Volleyball (2022), Boys' Basketball (2019), Boys' Cross Country (2016), Football (2021, 2019, 2017, 2016), Girls' Basketball (2019), Girls' Track (2021, 2019, 2015, 2013, 2010), Competitive Cheer (2019, 2010, 2008), and Boys' Track (2008). Numerous State Runners-Up, Regional, District and League (CMAC) Titles in Football, Boys' & Girls' Track, Boys' & Girls' Cross Country, Boys' & Girls' Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball

Upcoming Events

  • 27 Nov
  • 28 Nov
  • 29 Nov
  • 16 Dec
    • Board Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Board Meeting
      Date: Dec 16
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: P-W Middle/High School Library
      Calendar: PW Website Calendar
  • 18 Dec
    • Half Day of School
      Date: Dec 18 - Dec 20
      Calendar: PW Website Calendar
Ryan Portenga
Middle/High School
Principal
Troy Forton
Middle/High School
Assistant Principal
Haley Weber
Middle/High School
Administrative Assistant
Kali Feldpausch
Middle/High School
Secretary
Troy Forton
Middle/High School
Athletic Director
Lisa Bartlett
Middle/High School
Counselor
Larry Farmer
Middle/High School
Counselor
Jeff Dygert
Middle/High School
Director of Facilities and Safety
Jeremy Miller
Middle/High School
Technology and Student Support Specialist