Portage County Birth to 3 Program

06/18/2026

Introducing Panther Cub Preschool at Jefferson Elementary School! 🐾

We are excited to house this preschool program for 3-year-olds! Formerly the Gesell Institute at UWSP, Panther Cub Preschool brings the same expertise, play-based learning, and care to our district.

📅 Current Openings:
Wednesday & Thursday Session
8:25 - 11:25 AM

💰 Cost: $600 for the entire school year

🔗 Spots are limited! Learn more and register: on.pointschools.net/panther-cub-preschool



Point 4 the Future 4K

06/01/2026

05/19/2026

📣 Hey families! The Stevens Point Area Public School District Food Service Department is part of the Summer Food Service Program again this year! 🥪🍊 That means free breakfast and lunch for any child age 18 or younger, if they aren't enrolled in summer school.

Stop by one of our four summer school locations for delicious meals:
▪️Madison Elementary: Breakfast 8:20-9:15 AM, Lunch 10:35 AM-12:45 PM
▪️McKinley Elementary: Breakfast 8:30-9:15 AM, Lunch 10:50 AM-12:45 PM
▪️Roosevelt Elementary: Breakfast 8:20-9:15 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM-12:45 PM
▪️PJ Jacobs: Breakfast 7:00-9:45 AM, Lunch 10:45 AM-1:15 PM

🗓️This program will run during the regular summer school sessions, June 15-26 & July 6-17!

05/18/2026

05/04/2026

United Way's Project Fresh Start helps provide needed school supplies to students in Portage County-look here to see if you qualify
Supplies are distributed in late August ✏️📗📚

United Way’s Project Fresh Start provides necessary school supplies to students in Portage County who qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program. School supplies are collected by local businesses and community members throughout the summer and are distributed to area students in late A...

04/21/2026

☀️Summer is right around the corner and we still have some great opportunities available for your students! While general registration is closed, we still have a few specialized camps with open spots!

These camps are a wonderful way for kids to learn new skills and stay active while having a blast with friends:

🎵 Music Camps
👟 Panther Sports
🏊 Swimming Lessons
🚴 Mountain Biking
🎯 Youth Archery

Both in-district and out-of-district families are welcome to join the fun. Please head over to our Summer School registration webpage to see the full list and sign up today! 🔗 https://summerschool.pointschools.net/registration