February is also Heart Month! Focusing on your cardiovascular health? Check out these tips: https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/prevention/index.html and celebrate by wearing red on February 7th, 2025 for National Wear Red Day!
February is Black History Month! Visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ to learn more about how our national museums and galleries are celebrating the generations of African Americans who have helped shape our country. This year the focus is on culture, artists, and black veterans!
Congratulations to the PHS 2025 Snowcoming Court! Winners will be crowned at the Snowcoming basketball games on Friday, February 7th.
King Candidates:
Isaiah Barnum
Brady Caswell
Keagan Cole
Tayshawn Hartman
Jalen Kampen
Aaron Parsons
Queen Candidates:
Karra Carlton
Claire Essenmacher
Brooklyn Olgine
Zoey Riter
Marrisa Wells
Margaret Winter
We are excited to share that on Monday the Board of Education approved the placement of a Bond proposal on the May 6th ballot for voter consideration. The $36.4 million bond issue will be focused on upgrading facilities including roofs, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, electrical service upgrades, fire alarm, secure vestibules / entrances, and ADA compliance.
Stay tuned! More information will be shared at Friday's Hall of Fame event, on our website, and at community information sessions scheduled to be held on February 26th, March 19th, and April 23rd. We are so grateful for the support of our community as we take these next steps to update and enhance our facilities and ensure that our students continue to be safe, warm and dry!
The Parchment HS Snowcoming Dance will be on Saturday, February 8th from 7-10pm. Tickets can be purchased online at https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Snowcoming-2025--Under-the-Sea/Sc3BkbQ or during lunches from Monday, Feb. 3rd to Friday, Feb. 7th. No tickets will be sold at the door!
Guest slips are due to the office by Thursday, Feb 6th.
Calendar Reminder: Wednesday, January 29th will be a half day due to staff professional development.
Parent Teacher conferences for the middle and high schools will be Thursday, January 23rd in the evening and Friday, January 24th in the afternoon. Please check your building newsletter for more information.
Students 6th-12th have a half day on Friday the 24th.
The Michigan PFAS Exposure and Health Study Continues in 2025. New and existing participants are welcome. To find more information on if you are eligible to participate in this study, please visit:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/dehbio/mipehs/parchment-cooper
Parchment High Sophomores and Juniors: CTE/EFA/EMC applications are now open! Find more info and apply online at www.kresa.org/apply. Applications for these programs, along with dual enrollment are due on FEBRUARY 21st.
It's school board recognition month! PSD is served by a great team of community members who make up our board of education. This month we also welcome two new board members who were recently elected. Thank you board of education for all you do for our panthers!
It's that time of year again to nominate those persons who have gone above and beyond their role in educating and supporting students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). If you would like to nominate a staff member, please visit the kresa website: https://www.kresa.org/PACNomination
Panther Family: Please take a minute to read this letter from our superintendent, https://5il.co/33vmu . We look forward to seeing you in the new year and wish you a happy and safe break!
Winter break is December 23rd, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025! We will return to school on Monday, January 6th. Have a safe and happy break!
Calendar Reminder: Wednesday, December 11th is a half day for students due to staff professional development!
Join us at Geno's on Wednesday, December 11th from 5pm to close and mention Panthers in Peru for a portion of your sales to go toward our Travel Club! Students are busy fundraising to make this 2025 summer trip a reality!
Wassailing is here! On Wednesday, December 4th from 6-8pm Parchment will be celebrating this holiday season! Join us at Parchment Middle School for cookies, ornament making, carolers, and more. The high school band will be performing throughout the community at the following times and places:
-6:30 outside the middle school
-7:00 down near the Advia building
-7:30 near Diamond Disciples
Bundle up and come out for this festive evening!
The Parchment Community food drive will be Monday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 5th from 4-6pm.
Donations can also be dropped off at the main entrance at Parchment HS.
Wish List Items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta/Sauce, Pancake Mix/Syrup, Soup/Crackers, Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Boxed Dinners, Shampoo, Toothbrushes/Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, Deodorant, Laundry Detergent
If you'd prefer to make a monetary donation for West Michigan Food Bank to purchase perishable food gift cards for each family, you can do so at: https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Holiday-Food-Drive-Donations/SdcqeBn
Don't forget to join 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). Visit https://www.kresa.org/apply for more information and how to apply.
Thanksgiving break is almost here! Have a safe and happy break, Panthers!
The next PSD Board of Ed meeting will be held at Parchment High School on November 25th at 6pm.
