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It’s time for our community food drive! We know the need is larger this year, so PHS Student Council has secured an opportunity to purchase food items from the Southwest Michigan Food Bank. This means we can get items at a deeply discounted rate. All items purchased with donations will directly benefit families in the Parchment School District. Our goal is to provide two weeks’ worth of groceries for our families in need. Follow the link below to make a monetary contribution.
https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Holiday-Food-Drive-Donations-2025/Sclaja3
Non-perishable food items can be brought to ANY PSD building for donation.
Items needed: Cereal, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta & Sauce, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Soup & Crackers, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Boxed Dinners, Shampoo, Toothbrushes & Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, Deodorant, Laundry Detergent
The deadline for all contributions is Friday, December 5th.
Please contact JLMcManus@parchmentschools.org for more information.
https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Holiday-Food-Drive-Donations-2025/Sclaja3
Non-perishable food items can be brought to ANY PSD building for donation.
Items needed: Cereal, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta & Sauce, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Soup & Crackers, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Boxed Dinners, Shampoo, Toothbrushes & Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, Deodorant, Laundry Detergent
The deadline for all contributions is Friday, December 5th.
Please contact JLMcManus@parchmentschools.org for more information.
It's time for fall parent teacher conferences! Due to the switch to semesters, the schedule is different for some buildings. Please reach out to your building or check the newsletter if you have questions.
PELC Conferences: Nov 17th - 19th afternoon/evening
Northwood and Central: Monday, Nov 24th and Tuesday, Nov 25th, 12 - 7:30pm by appointment. See building newsletter for sign ups.
North: Monday, Nov 24th & Tuesday, Nov 25th, 1 - 8pm by appointment. See building newsletter for sign ups.
Middle School: Monday, Nov 24th for Afternoon: 12 - 3pm, Evening: 4 - 7:30pm and Tuesday, Nov 25th for Afternoon: 12 - 3pm, Evening: 4 - 7:30pm
High School: Monday, Nov 24th for Evening: 4 - 7pm and Tuesday, Nov 25th by Phone/Virtual Conferences from 12-3pm. Please contact teachers for a phone appointment.
No school November 26th-28th for Thanksgiving break.
Happy Veterans Day! We honor the brave U.S. military members who have served and upheld our values.
Veterans and their families face unique challenges during active service. They may endure long separations, frequent relocations, or experience anxiety while their loved ones are in harm’s way. Transitioning to civilian life can be tough, and those affected by trauma might need professional support to heal. As a school community, we must stand by our veterans and their families.
If you or someone you know needs support, Care Solace is a complimentary service for the Parchment School District community. Find a mental health provider by contacting #CareSolace at 888-515-0595 or www.caresolace.com/parchmentschools.
Veterans and their families face unique challenges during active service. They may endure long separations, frequent relocations, or experience anxiety while their loved ones are in harm’s way. Transitioning to civilian life can be tough, and those affected by trauma might need professional support to heal. As a school community, we must stand by our veterans and their families.
If you or someone you know needs support, Care Solace is a complimentary service for the Parchment School District community. Find a mental health provider by contacting #CareSolace at 888-515-0595 or www.caresolace.com/parchmentschools.
Family Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
Join us for a fun family night as we watch the new live-action "How to Train Your Dragon"! This movie brings the classic story of Hiccup and his dragon Toothless to life with real actors, amazing special effects, and a great message about courage, friendship, and believing in yourself.
Important Reminders:
Parents/guardians must stay and supervise their children throughout the movie.
Please help us keep a respectful movie theater atmosphere — families not following expectations will be asked to leave.
Bring cash for the concession stand! We’ll have popcorn, candy, and drinks and a raffle basket available.
There will be a short intermission halfway through the movie.
If you want easy dinner plans, join us at the Gull Road Qdoba starting at 4pm and show the attached flyer.
We can’t wait to enjoy this family-friendly adventure with you!
Join us for a fun family night as we watch the new live-action "How to Train Your Dragon"! This movie brings the classic story of Hiccup and his dragon Toothless to life with real actors, amazing special effects, and a great message about courage, friendship, and believing in yourself.
Important Reminders:
Parents/guardians must stay and supervise their children throughout the movie.
Please help us keep a respectful movie theater atmosphere — families not following expectations will be asked to leave.
Bring cash for the concession stand! We’ll have popcorn, candy, and drinks and a raffle basket available.
There will be a short intermission halfway through the movie.
If you want easy dinner plans, join us at the Gull Road Qdoba starting at 4pm and show the attached flyer.
We can’t wait to enjoy this family-friendly adventure with you!
Need an idea for dinner? Jersey Giant on Gull Road is holding a fundraiser for Parchment Middle School! Tonight, Tuesday, October 28th 4-8pm. Show this flyer to have a portion of sales go to the middle school.
November 4th is just a few weeks away! Make a plan to vote and let your voice be heard!
Visit the bond website for more information: https://www.parchment2025bond.com/
Visit the bond website for more information: https://www.parchment2025bond.com/
Last week, PHS celebrated College & Career Week! Each year we use this week to promote college and career awareness and exploration to all grades.
Interested students traveled to KVCC to see their Skilled Trades programs, to the WMU School of Medicine, and to Kalamazoo College for interactive campus tours. We also welcomed career speakers each day during PASS in the areas of nursing, military/ROTC, psychology, skilled trades/apprenticeships, and even a tattoo artist!
Teachers spent time discussing their own career paths with students, as well as career opportunities within their subject areas. Our school counselors ran daily fight song trivia, career spotlight videos, and college apparel drawings for prizes!
Interested students traveled to KVCC to see their Skilled Trades programs, to the WMU School of Medicine, and to Kalamazoo College for interactive campus tours. We also welcomed career speakers each day during PASS in the areas of nursing, military/ROTC, psychology, skilled trades/apprenticeships, and even a tattoo artist!
Teachers spent time discussing their own career paths with students, as well as career opportunities within their subject areas. Our school counselors ran daily fight song trivia, career spotlight videos, and college apparel drawings for prizes!
Don't forget to join us this weekend at PHS for Trunk or Treat! Our National Honor Society students will also have a haunted house for $5 (an adult accompanying a child is free). Saturday, October 25th 6-7:30pm
We are hiring at Parchment Early Learning Center! Check out our website for job postings in the district: https://www.parchmentschools.org/page/employment
What funding options are available to schools? Check out https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs to find out how Michigan schools are funded and how voter-approved bonds work.
Don't forget to vote on or before November 4th!
Don't forget to vote on or before November 4th!
Attending college in the fall? Check out the KVCC Fall 2025 FAFSA Night! This is open to anyone (you do not have to be attending KVCC). Come fill out your FAFSA and get pizza!
October 22, 2025 from 2PM - 7PM at the KVCC Texas Township Campus Commons
Link to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pzU9g0dB0U2OcLH6atjWdxQrgREXjD5BoMI3ul1CKwxUMVZPS1IxNk04TjZROENYMU04WTlUV1FDWi4u&route=shorturl
October 22, 2025 from 2PM - 7PM at the KVCC Texas Township Campus Commons
Link to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pzU9g0dB0U2OcLH6atjWdxQrgREXjD5BoMI3ul1CKwxUMVZPS1IxNk04TjZROENYMU04WTlUV1FDWi4u&route=shorturl
Parchment High's Student Council invites all local veterans and their families to our annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast! Saturday, November 8th at PHS at 9am. Please call 488-1100 to RSVP.
Parchment High School's National Honor Society is hosting the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at PHS on October 25th! Join us in costume from 6-7:30 PM to grab some candy and a couple scares at our Haunted House!
Trunk or Treat is free for anyone who would like to participate. The Haunted House is $5 per person (adults accompanying a child are free).
If you or your business would like to host a trunk or donate, reach out to Mrs. Jansen at rachel.jansen@parchmentschools.org
Trunk or Treat is free for anyone who would like to participate. The Haunted House is $5 per person (adults accompanying a child are free).
If you or your business would like to host a trunk or donate, reach out to Mrs. Jansen at rachel.jansen@parchmentschools.org
Need a closer look at the language that will be on the ballot in November for the 2025 Parchment Bond Proposal? Here is a breakdown of the question that will appear on the ballot for all PSD residents and what that means for the proposed projects.
Visit parchment2025bond.com for more information!
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Shall Parchment School District, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty-Six Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($36,400,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings, including for school security improvements; acquiring, installing, equipping and re-equipping school buildings for instructional technology; and developing and improving sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2025, under current law, is 2.95 mills ($2.95 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is thirty (30) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 4.51 mills ($4.51 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The school district expects to borrow from the State School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated total principal amount of that borrowing is $119,372 and the estimated total interest to be paid thereon is $2,831,915. The estimated duration of the millage levy associated with that borrowing is 16 years and the estimated computed millage rate for such levy is 9.96 mills. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances.
The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $17,585,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is approximately $9,121,362.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Visit parchment2025bond.com for more information!
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Shall Parchment School District, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty-Six Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($36,400,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings, including for school security improvements; acquiring, installing, equipping and re-equipping school buildings for instructional technology; and developing and improving sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2025, under current law, is 2.95 mills ($2.95 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is thirty (30) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 4.51 mills ($4.51 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The school district expects to borrow from the State School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated total principal amount of that borrowing is $119,372 and the estimated total interest to be paid thereon is $2,831,915. The estimated duration of the millage levy associated with that borrowing is 16 years and the estimated computed millage rate for such levy is 9.96 mills. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances.
The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $17,585,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is approximately $9,121,362.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Saturday, October 11th is Powderpuff night! Our juniors take on the seniors in a battle for the win at 6pm. Tickets are $5 and the concession stand will be open!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's stand together to create a safe and supportive school community. Recognize the signs, speak up, and report bullying. Together, we can make a difference. 💪
In addition, Care Solace is available 24/7/365 to connect individuals to care. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/parchmentschools.
#BullyingPrevention #StopBullying #SafeSchools
In addition, Care Solace is available 24/7/365 to connect individuals to care. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/parchmentschools.
#BullyingPrevention #StopBullying #SafeSchools
We are accepting bids for Snow Removal Services.
A recent inspection at Central Elementary confirmed the need for system replacements. Over time, Parchment's hard water has caused corrosion, rotting equipment, and pump leaks in the old equipment. Our facilities plan allows for updated water filtration systems to be installed next summer to slow this process on any new equipment installed with potential bond funds.
We continue to repair and maintain our buildings, but the funds provided by the Nov2025 bond would allow us to replace corroded equipment and have consistent heating and a more predictable learning environment for our students.
To learn more visit parchment2025bond.com
[Photos courtesy of our service tech, Central Elementary boiler room, Sept 30th, 2025]
We continue to repair and maintain our buildings, but the funds provided by the Nov2025 bond would allow us to replace corroded equipment and have consistent heating and a more predictable learning environment for our students.
To learn more visit parchment2025bond.com
[Photos courtesy of our service tech, Central Elementary boiler room, Sept 30th, 2025]
