Thank you to all the participants from our 6th Grade Innovation Expo! We love to partner with organizations that help get our kids college AND career ready. #futureready
The Excellence in Special Education Award is sponsored by the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) of Kalamazoo County to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their role in educating and supporting students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Congratulations to nominee Ben Hill, our North Elementary KRESA Regional ASD teacher!
And congratulations to the following winners:
Ashley Lint - PMS KRESA Regional ASD paraprofessional
Nellie Meachum - PMS special education paraprofessional
Mark Boothby - PMS KRESA Regional ASD teacher
Scott Gardner - PIC special education teacher
PSD is honored to have these excellent educators!
Thursday, May 18th is National Speech Language Pathologist day! Thank you to our amazing PSD speech pathologists, Amanda Harrinton (Central, PMS and PHS), Leah Brower (North and Northwood), and Meeghan Hoose (ECSE and Central), for all you do for our students!
Transportation is cancelling bus 20-14 for AM and PM on Thursday 5/18. (this bus is for High School, North, and Central.) We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions please contact transportation 269-488-1290
Join us for the graduation ceremonies for the class of 2023!
Parchment High School's commencement will take place on Thursday, May 25th at 7pm at Miller Auditorium.
Parchment Innovation Center's commencement will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at 6pm at Comstock Auditorium with a cake and punch reception to follow.
PHS: Yearbooks are in! Pre-ordered books can be picked up in the office beginning at 2:45pm on Tuesday, May 16th for Seniors. Underclassmen can pick up their books from Mr. Ware starting Wednesday.
Extra books will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lenna Sims, a 2013 PHS graduate, came spoke to the College Success class about grit! She is currently a veterinary student at MSU and will get her DVM in 2025. Lenna shared about her struggles with college classes, paying for school, and fighting burnout. Thank you, Lenna!
Congratulations to the PHS class of 2023 on your last day of school! We are proud of you, Panthers!
May 8-12th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our educators and staff who make a difference in the lives of students daily. We appreciate all you do!
Parchment High School: Summer school registration is due this week! This is a free opportunity for students to recover failed credit. If you have questions, please contact your student's counselor. To register by May 12th: https://forms.gle/JD64u8dQ4L8oANPR9
Friday, May 5th is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our school cafeteria staff who commit their days to feeding our hungry Panthers!
Northwood Elementary PTO is celebrating our teachers! Teachers filled out a "room service" order that was delivered by a special valet and 2nd grade grandparent, Sue Banner! Remember May 8-12th is Teacher Appreciation Week, don't forget to thank a teacher/PSD staff
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the people of the Asian continent and all Pacific Islands. Their work, culture, and lives have enriched the United States for hundreds of years. Join us at https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/about/ to learn more!
Friday, April 28, Ms. Manley presented about the Community Book Basket program to the Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis and they gifted a stack of books! Our Community Book Baskets will have new items thanks to their donation. Thank you for your support of PSD, Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis!
This week we celebrate administrative professionals and transportation staff. These individuals help make PSD go! Their love for students, daily efforts, and commitment to our community are what make our district possible. Thank you, Panthers!
Happy Earth Day, Panthers!
Wayland Carpenter and Millwright Training Center is hosting parents for a curriculum day! Do you have a student interested in skilled trades? Don't forget to RSVP to this awesome event! #futureready #skilledtrades
The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan is hosting a bike riding event in June! The organization needs participants AND volunteers to run this fun, instructional event.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/X66ccCxLpRARD2F79
Wayland Carpenter and Millwright Training Center is having a career fair on May 2nd for interested students to check out their program. Scan the code or visit their website to RSVP to this amazing trades opportunity! #futureready #classof2023
This Saturday, April 15th Parchment Bands are collecting pop cans from 10am to 12pm. Collection will be in the high school parking lot at the band trailer. Please come support our amazing bands with your cans!
