Calendar Reminder: Wednesday, January 29th will be a half day due to staff professional development.
Parent Teacher conferences for the middle and high schools will be Thursday, January 23rd in the evening and Friday, January 24th in the afternoon. Please check your building newsletter for more information.
Students 6th-12th have a half day on Friday the 24th.
The Michigan PFAS Exposure and Health Study Continues in 2025. New and existing participants are welcome. To find more information on if you are eligible to participate in this study, please visit:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/dehbio/mipehs/parchment-cooper
Parchment High Sophomores and Juniors: CTE/EFA/EMC applications are now open! Find more info and apply online at www.kresa.org/apply. Applications for these programs, along with dual enrollment are due on FEBRUARY 21st.
It's school board recognition month! PSD is served by a great team of community members who make up our board of education. This month we also welcome two new board members who were recently elected. Thank you board of education for all you do for our panthers!
It's that time of year again to nominate those persons who have gone above and beyond their role in educating and supporting students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). If you would like to nominate a staff member, please visit the kresa website: https://www.kresa.org/PACNomination
Panther Family: Please take a minute to read this letter from our superintendent, https://5il.co/33vmu . We look forward to seeing you in the new year and wish you a happy and safe break!
Winter break is December 23rd, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025! We will return to school on Monday, January 6th. Have a safe and happy break!
Calendar Reminder: Wednesday, December 11th is a half day for students due to staff professional development!
Join us at Geno's on Wednesday, December 11th from 5pm to close and mention Panthers in Peru for a portion of your sales to go toward our Travel Club! Students are busy fundraising to make this 2025 summer trip a reality!
Wassailing is here! On Wednesday, December 4th from 6-8pm Parchment will be celebrating this holiday season! Join us at Parchment Middle School for cookies, ornament making, carolers, and more. The high school band will be performing throughout the community at the following times and places:
-6:30 outside the middle school
-7:00 down near the Advia building
-7:30 near Diamond Disciples
Bundle up and come out for this festive evening!
The Parchment Community food drive will be Monday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 5th from 4-6pm.
Donations can also be dropped off at the main entrance at Parchment HS.
Wish List Items: 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
If you'd prefer to make a monetary donation for West Michigan Food Bank to purchase perishable food gift cards for each family, you can do so at: https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Holiday-Food-Drive-Donations/SdcqeBn
Don't forget to join the Career Connect Open House on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Air Zoo (6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002). Visit https://www.kresa.org/apply for more information and how to apply.
Thanksgiving break is almost here! Have a safe and happy break, Panthers!
The next PSD Board of Ed meeting will be held at Parchment High School on November 25th at 6pm.
Kalamazoo County middle and high school students and families are invited to discover the
many free educational opportunities available to them at the Career Connect Open House! On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Air Zoo (6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002), learn about all of the programs offered including CTE, EFA, and more. Visit https://www.kresa.org/apply for more information and how to apply.
It's time for parent teacher conferences for k-5! Check your building newsletter for details and we hope to see you November 12th, 14th, or 15th!
Calendar Reminder: PSD has half days next week! Wednesday, November 13th is staff professional development. November 14th and 15th are elementary conferences, middle school workdays, and high school exams. Don't forget you can visit the district website to see the school year calendar!
Can you believe we're already talking about Ski Club? Well, it's that time! We have a new advisor this year, Chris Tindle. Please follow the link, https://5il.co/30meo , to learn more about who is eligible to join ski club. All questions can be emailed to ParchmentSkiClub@gmail.com
[Photo Credit: Timber Ridge ski resort, Wlad Go]
Once again we're reaching out to the generous Parchment community for donations for our holiday dinner charity! Parchment High School student council and Harding's of Parchment are working to put together boxes of food donations for local families in need.
You can sponsor a whole dinner for $50 by going to https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Holiday-Dinner-Donation/SbDWqpI or you can mail other monetary donations to the high school by December 13th. Please make checks to PHS Student Council with "Attention Holiday Dinner".
Canned food will also be collected, so look for more information to come soon!
