Don't forget to vote on the Parchment School District Bond Proposal tomorrow, May 6th! The proposal highlights facilities upgrades that align with the district Facilities Improvement Plans to create and maintain safer, more comfortable learning environments for our students. The Bond projects will support much needed roof replacements, security and fire alarm system replacements, HVAC system replacements and upgrades, and energy-saving upgrades. For more details, visit parchment2025bond.com .
Voters can visit their assigned polling place on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Voters should bring their photo ID to the polls if they are in possession of one. (Photo ID is not a requirement to vote in Michigan.)
Thank you for your continued support of our schools. We'll see you at the polls! Go Panthers!
It's Teacher Appreciation week! Thank you to our PSD staff who show up for students every day and make our district a safe and welcoming place to learn!
Remember to vote this Tuesday, May 6th!
Join PSD! We have Kindergarten Round up and Preschool Round ups this month. Don't miss your chance to ask questions, meet staff, and get your future Panther enrolled.
PELC and Northwood Elementary are Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00 – 6:30pm.
Central Elementary is Wednesday, May 21st from 5:00 - 6:30pm.
We are hiring! We have immediate openings and some for the 2025/26 school year. Check out our new site: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/parchmentschools
Our immediate need is a Temporary Maintenance Worker to cover an employee's leave of absence.
Election day is May 6th, 2025! Learn more about the bond proposal at parchment2025bond.com
PSD: Join us in the high school student commons on Friday, May 9th from 4-6pm for Future Me Night!
Are you a business owner looking to hire high school students? Bring business cards and applications for interested students!
Are you a college or university looking to talk to prospective students? Bring some brochures and information to share!
Are you a family of elementary kids? Have your student dress up for the career they want and meet with high school students who are planning for those careers!
This night is aimed at making connections, meeting new people, and encouraging the community to support our future!
If next week's bond passes, when would the projects be completed? We have a proposed work series listed by building and timeline on the bond website!
Visit the Bond Scope and Schedule page at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/faqs to check out the proposed project sequence.
Tomorrow night! Join us at PHS to watch middle and high school staff take on Central, Northwood, and Elementary staff in a charity basketball game! Tickets are $2 per person or $10 per family. Visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10251 to purchase.
There is a lot of information out there, how can I get the most accurate information about the bond? Check out the bond website at : www.parchment2025bond.com
The day to vote is in ONE WEEK! Tuesday, May 6th.
Join the Panthers in Peru as we host our next fundraiser, a Color Run on May 18th! Contact event organizer Kary Mack with any questions/concerns at kary.mack2@parchmentschools.org
Tickets are purchased through GoFan.
Your phone is your ticket - bring your phone to the race with you!
One mile fun run. Not a timed race. You are welcome to run the course multiple times until the event is ended.
Participation is for school age and older, and at your own risk. Signed liability waiver required for participation.
Bring signed waivers to the event. / Waivers will be available at the event. Participants under 18 must have waiver signed by parent/guardian.
Wear white! Goggles are encouraged for eye protection (not provided). The Cooper township fire department will be on site to mist participants at the start of the race.
Bring your own bottle of water, concession stand may or may not be open.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled and you will be refunded through GoFan. Check the Parchment High School Website for cancellation.
What projects would the bond fund at Parchment Innovation Center?
The projects at PIC are focused on maintaining the facility so the building does not suffer from damage due to water and weather. The bond would fund two projects at this building:
-Replace outdated roof with new roof membrane and higher performing insulation.
-Renovate office restrooms to meet barrier free (ADA) requirements.
Learn more at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/proposed-projects
What projects would the bond fund at Parchment High School?
-Replace classroom unit ventilators with consistent heating and air conditioning capability.
-Replace library mechanical equipment with air conditioning capability.
-Replace outdated portions of roofing with new roof membrane and higher performing insulation.
-Modify curbs at student drop-off to provide barrier free access.
Learn more at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/proposed-projects
What projects would be funded by the bond at Parchment Middle School?
-Replace classroom unit ventilators with consistent heating and air conditioning capability.
-Replace library mechanical equipment with air conditioning capability.
-Updated gymnasium mechanical equipment for air conditioning capability.
-Replace outdated portions of roofing with new roof membrane and higher performing insulation.
-Replace building temperature control systems for better monitoring and control.
-Replace electrical service to support air conditioning.
-Renovate office restrooms to meet barrier free (ADA) requirements.
-Install barrier free access buttons at main entry vestibule doors.
Learn more at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/proposed-projects
What projects would the bond fund at North Elementary for our 4th and 5th grade students?
-Modify secure vestibule to create direct pathway for visitors into the main office.
-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
Did you know there is a cost breakdown table of the estimated costs for the bond scope within each of the categories? Check out the FAQ page on parchment2025bond.com under "Bond Scope and Schedule".
Total Bond Amount = $36,400,000
Amount Available for Projects = $36,174,815
Election/Issuance Costs less Interest Earnings = $225,186
You ready to watch your favorite staff members play ball? Panther Pride Courtside will take place on April 30th at PHS in the main gym. Tickets are $2 per person or $10 per family.
Visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10251 to purchase tickets!
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 are proposed for Central Elementary that would be covered by the bond?
-Relocate the main office from the center of the building and create a secure vestibule with a direct pathway for visitors into the main office. The main office location will be positioned to have better visibility of the student drop-off area.
-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 single pane window systems with high performing window systems.
-Replace building temperature control systems for better monitoring and control.
-Replace electrical service and increase electrical transformer size to support air conditioning.
-Renovate office restrooms to meet barrier free (ADA) requirements.
Learn more at https://www.parchment2025bond.com/proposed-projects
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
