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!
2 days ago, Parchment School District
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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
2 days ago, Parchment School District
oct 2025 KVCC Fafsa night
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.
3 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 veterans breakfast invite
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
6 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 haunted hallway at phs
2025 trunk or treat at phs
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.)
9 days ago, Parchment School District
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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!
11 days ago, Parchment School District
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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
12 days ago, Parchment School District
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We are accepting bids for Snow Removal Services.
14 days ago, Cathy Lawson
Snow Removal FB Post
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]
15 days ago, Parchment School District
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Count day is Wednesday, October 1st!

Student count affects funding that schools receive from the state. Help out PSD and get those (healthy) Panthers to school tomorrow!
16 days ago, Parchment School District
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Parchment High School students, don't forget to purchase your tickets for the Homecoming semi-formal this week! Presale tickets are $10 for sale at lunch or online. Guest slips are due by Wednesday. Tickets at the door are $12 and you must bring your student ID to the dance.

Theme: Masquerade
Date/Time: October 4th, 7-10pm
Location: PHS Student Commons

Link for online ticket sales:
https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Homecoming-Dance-2025--The-Masquerade/SJyDvw
16 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 hoco dance flyer
Join us for dinner at Qdoba on Gull Road on Tuesday, September 30th! This fundraiser benefits Northwood PTO.

Order online with the code or show this flyer!
17 days ago, Parchment School District
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Did you miss the bond informational meeting in September? Then join us at the community tailgate immediately following the 2025 Homecoming parade! We will have staff there to answer questions about the bond and share informational pamphlets.
17 days ago, Parchment School District
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PHS Juniors and Seniors: Save the date for Prom 2026!

Prom 2026 will be on Saturday, May 2nd at the Desenberg in Downtown Kalamazoo. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Student Council class representatives.
17 days ago, Parchment School District
2026 prom save the date
Spirit Week starts Monday, September 29th! Check your building newsletter for more info on fun events and the homecoming festivities on Friday, October 3rd.

Here are the dress up days by building! Go Panthers!
20 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 hoco spirit days
We know what the bond would mean for our district, but how will the November 2025 bond affect YOU financially? Check out our tax calculator at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/history-tax-impact .
20 days ago, Parchment School District
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The Homecoming Parade will be October 3rd, 2025 at 5pm!

The parade will follow the same route as last year, going up Park, turning on Orient toward the schools and ending at Central.
21 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 homecoming parade route
Congratulations to the PHS 2025 Homecoming Court nominees!
22 days ago, Parchment School District
2025 hoco court nominees
Absentee ballots will be available this week for the November 2025 election! Make your voice heard on November 4th by visiting https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting for more information or to request an absentee ballot.
22 days ago, Parchment School District
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Hey PIC, why do you need the November 2025 bond?

In short, because we want to take care of what we have. Our Board of Education has big dreams for the PIC building, but those dreams can't happen if the building isn't maintained.

In 2026 we are planning to move our amazing PELC program there and are currently working on licensing and inspections to make this happen. This move would also allow us more space to add new programing to our K-3 buildings.

Here's what the 2025 bond would fund at PIC to keep the building in good working order and up to code:
Renovate office restrooms to meet ADA requirements.
Replace outdated portions of roof with new roof membranes and higher performing insulation.

Learn more at parchment2025bond.com.
27 days ago, Parchment School District
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