April 23rd is Administrative Professionals day! These people keep our buildings running and do so much behind the scenes every single day. Thank you for your dedication to our district!
What projects would the bond fund at Northwood Elementary?
-Install interior vestibule doors and create a direct pathway for visitors into the main office.
-Replace fire alarm system (replacement of outdated system and components for better emergency notifications).
-Replace classroom unit ventilators with consistent heating and air conditioning capability.
-Replace outdated portions of roofing with new roof membrane and higher performing insulation.
-Replace outdated window systems in select areas.
-Replace building temperature control systems for better monitoring and control.
-Replace electrical service and increase electrical transformer size to support air conditioning.
Learn more at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/proposed-projects
April 22nd is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our dedicated drivers who take us home, to school, and to events all over the region. Your work and commitment to safety help to make PSD great!
Visit https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs to learn more about the funding options available to schools.
Class of 2025 Families: With the end of your student's high school career looming, staff have put together a timeline of important information. Please visit https://5il.co/3du8m to read through the information and contact the high school office with any questions. #classof2025 #graduation2025
The safety and security of our students and staff is the highest priority.
A proposed focus of this bond includes renovations to support the relocation of some offices so they are directly adjacent to the main entry and will require visitors to check-in prior to having access to the remainder of the buildings. The proposed fire alarm system updates will provide enhanced emergency communication with students and staff that meets today’s code requirements.
Visit: https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs to learn more!
Register for the PNC Kids' 1k at the Kalamazoo Marathon! Follow the event link to get your kids registered for this free run: https://www.zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com/kids1k
PSD is accepting proposals for lawn/landscaping for 2025. Sealed/secured bids are due May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Parchment Public Schools Administration Office and directed to the attention of Cathy Lawson – Director of Finance at 520 N. Orient, Parchment, MI 49004.
See form for details: https://5il.co/3dq6h
Why does the district need a bond proposal?
Many school districts in the State of Michigan typically seek approval for bond proposals every 5-10 years. This allows for significant improvements to occur and keep district facilities current. The last bond proposal brought to the Parchment School District voters was a successful election over 15 years ago.
Check out the FAQs for more info: https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs
Join us for a facility tour and Q and A about the 2025 bond proposal! This informational session will be held on April 23rd at 6:30pm at Central Elementary.
Join us for the 2nd annual Easter egg hunt at Parchment High School on Sat, April 19th! There will be 1 egg hunt at 2:30 PM with over 2,000 eggs. The egg hunt is free for anyone who would like to participate. Get there early and buy tickets to play carnival games and win prizes!
PSD has a proud history of community support and investment in its schools. Through voter-approved bonds and sinking funds, the district has been able to grow, modernize, and create spaces that support student success. Visit:
https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Whether you are registering a student for preschool, kindergarten, or another grade, please visit our website for more information.
Those enrolling students in preschool, kindergarten, or young 5s, please join us for round-up informational nights.
https://www.parchmentschools.org/o/parchment/page/enrollment
If the bond proposal is approved, the district will be able to sell bonds in the amount of $36.4 million resulting in a 2.95 mill increase over the current millage rate of 7.01 mills. However, the district does not intend to seek renewal of the 1.93 mill sinking fund resulting in a net increase of 1.02 mills over the total 2024 levy.
Visit https://www.parchment2025bond.com/history-tax-impact to find our tax impact calculator.
Are you registered to vote? PSD has a bond proposal on the May 2025 ballot for voter consideration. Any registered voter who lives within the Parchment District Schools area can vote on May 6th!
To learn more about voter registration, visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/register-to-vote
Join us at Chic-fil-A on West Main on March 25th from 5-8pm for a grad bash fundraiser! (Enter code 032525 if placing a mobile order)
Calendar Reminder: Spring Break begins this Friday, March 28th!
The May Bond would secure $36.4 million to support necessary facility improvements including window and roofing updates and air conditioning. Learn more at parchment2025bond.com!
This week is the first of our two informational sessions about the May 2025 bond proposal. Please join us at 6:30pm at Parchment Middle School on March 19th to learn more about the proposed bond, tour the building, and have a chance for Q and A.
Show your support for Parchment's National Honor Society by joining us for Macho Volleyball at 7pm on Thursday, March 20th! The game is $5 at the door with proceeds going to support the Parchment chapter of NHS.
