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!
On Saturday, November 9th, PHS Student Council is hosting our annual Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast. Each year, we accept donations for the breakfast and for gift certificates for the veterans. If you or your business would like to help sponsor this event, please reach out to JLMcmanus@parchmentschools.org or simply drop off checks/gift cards to the high school office.
Have you been interested in learning self-defense? Check out this new opportunity to take a class at Northwood Elementary! Thursday evenings weekly beginning November 14th in the Northwood Gymnasium. Class times are, Youth Class - 6:00-7:00pm, Family Class - 7:00-8:00pm, Adult Class - 8:00-9:00pm. Need help choosing which class is for you? Check out this link https://5il.co/2zt6t to find the course descriptions.
To register, scan the QR code or go to the website:
https://sanchinryu.com/store/parchment-dojo-michigan/
Calendar Reminder: K-5 does not have school on Friday, November 1st due to a teacher workday. Please keep an eye out for building newsletters as we head into Parent Teacher conferences time November 12th, 14th, and 15th.
The next Board of Education meeting will be held on October 28th at 6pm at Parchment High School.
Looking to purchase a Super Book for the next year? PHS student council is selling the coupon books for $40 as a fundraiser! Please email JLMcManus@parchmentschools.org with questions or call 269-488-1173 to purchase one and support our students. Available until November 27th
It's time to RSVP to the annual Veterans Breakfast at PHS! This year food will be provided by Julianna's along with other local donations. The breakfast will take place from 8-10am on November 9th at Parchment High. Please call 269-488-1100 to rsvp and share the word with your local veterans and active duty service members!
The 10th Annual Transition Fair is next week! Join this informational gathering at the Young Adult Program on October 24th.
For a PDF of the flyer visit: https://5il.co/2wynw
Prepare your taste buds and grab your map. National School Lunch Week is here! Join us on an adventure where the treasure is a healthy school lunch. Elementary students are working on pirate coloring pages and 6-12th graders have a chance to win prizes at lunch! #NSLW24
The Kalamazoo County Health and Human Services Dept is holding a flu vaccine clinic at Parchment Middle School on Thursday, October 24th from 3:30-6:30pm. Please bring a photo ID and any insurance cards. Visit https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/fluvaccine/ for more information.
Parchment NHS is hosting the 2nd annual Trunk-or-Treat at Parchment High School on October 26th! 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 with a child get in for free).
If you or your business would like to host a trunk, reach out to Mrs. Jansen at rachel.jansen@parchmentschools.org
October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation day! Remember to thank a custodian for all they do for PSD!
October 7th is College Night at KVCC! Visit https://www.kvcc.edu/admissions/collegenight/ for information on participating schools and how you can register!
October is National School Principal Month! Share your favorite stories with #ThankAPrincipal to celebrate our amazing school leadership!
Parent Teacher conferences are next week for the middle school and high school ! Check your building newsletter for times.
Middle school will be Oct 1st, 3rd, and 4th. High school will be Oct 3rd and 4th.
Note: due to conferences, middle and high school students have a half day October 4th.
Join us for the Homecoming parade on Friday, September 27th! The new route starts at Kindleberger, goes up Park, turns onto Orient and turns into the drive at Central Elementary.
The varsity football game starts at 7pm at PHS.