On September 5th, an estimated 250 schools participated in a national walkout supporting gun violence prevention. Portage Northern answered the call, with nearly 100 students walking out of class at 10am...
On the first day of school, students received the news of Portage Northern High School’s new phone policy: no cell bell to bell, a rule that had already been in place at Portage Central High School for...
When Megan Hall joined the PNHS teaching staff 10 years ago, she did so as a special education teacher. Three years ago, she transitioned into the role of library secretary, working with now-retired...
The annual Huskie Halloween costume contest sponsored in conjunction with the PN Senate and The Northern Light is traditionally a highlight of the fall season, and this year did not disappoint.
Over...
With one homecoming assembly down and homecoming dress-up week in full swing, students and staff alike are already looking forward to the primary homecoming events: the game, crowning royalty, and the...
With a new wave of freshmen entering Portage Northern High School, the 2025 opening day academic assembly was intended to bring an eruption of school spirit to the community. “It was exciting and...
Portage Northern Song Leaders, Treble Ensemble, and Huskie Harmonizers are all competing to go to this year’s All-State solo and ensemble. Although very doable, the process of making it there is not...
“We are living through history and we can change it now instead of regretting it later,” sophomore Omar Elghawy proclaimed to his peers. “History repeats itself again.”
Elghawy...
On the evening of March 20, 2023, 53 students gathered in the auditorium for the fourth annual People’s Choice Awards.
Unlike other celebrations, like Student of the Month and Academic Awards, the...
Not even thunder, lightning, heavy rain, 55 mph wind gusts and a Tornado Watch could deter students from walking out to protest gun violence on Wednesday, April 5. “We are tired of gun violence and want...
“At approximately 9:35 a.m. on February 7, 2023, a call came into the Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) Information Center reporting an active shooter at Portage Northern High School,”...
