Each year Kalamazoo County honors the top 1% of academic excellence through the Excellence in Education program. Since 1986, the Kalamazoo County Excellence in Education program has become one of the most noteworthy, exciting, and far-reaching recognition programs ever implemented in the Kalamazoo area.
The program has generated cooperative relationships, interest, and enthusiasm among public and non-public educational institutions in Kalamazoo County. Thanks to the support of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, as well as a challenge grant from the Monroe-Brown Foundation, the program continues to recognize graduating high school seniors and educators. It also awards Educator Incentive Grants to enhance learning in Kalamazoo County schools.
Please join us in recognizing the top scholars that earned this honor for Parchment's Class of 2023, along with their chosen significant educators:
Claire Mosebach - Significant Educator: Rachel Jansen
Murtaza Syed - Significant Educator: Branden Johnson
As part of our 8th Grade Career Exploration Series, students at Parchment Middle School had the opportunity to visit the Conservation Biology program at Heronwood Station! https://youtu.be/N2g-rHNJjik [video curtesy of N. Snead]
This month we have a Board of Education meeting committee at large and a BOE Monday night meeting. April 12th and 24th at 5:30pm. Both meetings will be held at PHS.
It's National Assistant Principal Week! These dedicated folks work tirelessly to motivate students, support staff, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk. Thank you to Mr. Woodley and Ms. Leroy for all you do!
Beware the Ides of March in Ms. Looper's English class! Students studying William Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar" were able to act out key scenes in the PHS auditorium for their classmates. (No actors were harmed in the foam sword scene!)
Looking to enroll in the Parchment School District? Kindergarten/Young 5s Pre-enrollment and School of Choice Applications for the 2023-24 school year are available on our website now!
https://www.parchmentschools.org/o/parchment/page/enrollment
Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our district is very thankful for all of our paraprofessionals throughout each of our buildings. We would not be able to support all of our students and their needs without them. Thank you, paras!
Demand is continuing to grow in the skilled trades and many students are looking for career options outside of the 4 year college route. Here are two local opportunities for students to learn more about skilled trades and potentially line up a job for after graduation!
The Parchment School District Art Show opens next week on Wednesday, April 12th. Join us at the Parchment Community Library from 5-7pm to meet your art teachers and see the show! The show will remain up until May 6th.
In addition to April being School Library Month, April 4th is National School Librarian Day! Thank you to Miss Manley for all her dedication to our school libraries and the work she puts in to support educators. [photo credit: K. Palms]
We are proud of all of our 2023 graduates, but we'd like to take a moment to congratulate the PHS Class of 2023 Honors Graduates. These students have maintained a high cumulative GPA through rigorous study and application during their school career. Congratulations, Panthers!
Hungry? Consider joining our Middle School fundraiser TONIGHT, April 3rd at Panera on Gull Road 4-8pm! Code FUND4U at online checkout to have 20% of your sale donated to the MS playground fund or show the flyer (this image) in person at the counter.
Parchment High School: Summer school registration is open! This is a free opportunity for students to recover failed credit. Registration is due by May 12th. If you have questions, please contact your student's counselor. To register: https://forms.gle/JD64u8dQ4L8oANPR9
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Michigan has the largest concentration in the country and their work and culture has contributed to the growth of our state. The Arab American National Museum is located in Dearborn! Visit https://arabamericanmuseum.org/ to learn more.
Attention PHS Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2023 invites are out! Please check your email for online ticket sales or plan to purchase tickets at lunch. See Mrs Lugar-McManus with questions.
K-5: Don't forget about Parent-Teacher Conferences and half days today and tomorrow
K-12: No school Friday, March 24th. Everyone, enjoy your spring break!
Have you ever wanted to host a foreign exchange student? Now is the time to start thinking about hosting! Check out https://www.ciee.org/ for more information. This organization has a local coordinator and is approved to host students in the Parchment School District.
This week our choir and bands toured to sing/play for PSD 5th grade students! These students got to see our musical programs that will be available to them in middle and high school. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Thank you to all of the organizations that participated in our Middle School Financial Reality Fair with KRESA's #GetReal Financial Reality Team!
Join us for Macho Volleyball on Monday, March 20th at 5:30pm! This game between the junior and senior boys will benefit our chapter of the National Honor Society. Tickets are $5 and doors open at 5pm.
