NewsSep 2, 2026
The Pilot Press
Portage Leadership Academy's September newsletter shares its first-year start, dress code reminders, key dates, and student, parent, and staff highlights.
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Enrolling grades K–5 in Portage County, Ohio
Where possibility takes flight
As a tuition-free public charter school in Ravenna, Ohio, Portage Leadership Academy provides a safe and supportive learning environment for students in grades K–5, blending high academic standards with a deep-rooted commitment to character.
- K–5Learning from kindergarten through fifth grade
- Tuition-freeA public community school in Ravenna, Ohio
- Free meals & busingFree breakfast, lunch and bus transportation
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Why families choose Portage Leadership Academy
We focus on who your child becomes.
Our leadership-first philosophy is woven into every lesson, helping students from throughout Portage County develop the confidence to think critically and the integrity to lead others.
01Leadership-Embedded Curriculum: students learn goal-setting, teamwork and civic responsibility from their very first day.
02Whole-Child Wellness: daily dedicated blocks for social-emotional learning build resilience and healthy relationship skills.
03Community-Driven Learning: real-world service projects and mentorships connect classroom lessons to local needs.
04Proven Pathways: we prepare homegrown leaders for success in area high schools and beyond.
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Latest stories and updates
NewsMar 19, 2026
In the News: Portage Leadership Academy Featured in Record-Courier Ahead of 2026 Opening
The Record-Courier covers Portage Leadership Academy, a tuition-free charter school opening in Ravenna's former West Park Elementary for grades K-5.
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NewsMar 2, 2026
What is a Charter School?
Portage Leadership Academy explains how charter schools work as tuition-free public schools and why families choose them for teachers, focus, and fit.
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Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
· Portage Leadership Academy, 1071 Jones Ave., Ravenna, OH, 44266
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Thanksgiving Break - School Closed · Portage Leadership Academy, 1071 Jones Ave., Ravenna, OH, 44266Winter Break - School Closed · Portage Leadership Academy, 1071 Jones Ave., Ravenna, OH, 44266Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students · Portage Leadership Academy, 1071 Jones Ave., Ravenna, OH, 44266Getting started
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