November is Native American Heritage Month! This month we celebrate Native American cultures and how they have contributed to building the United States. To view artwork from the series "The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans" visit https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2023/ancestors-contemporary-art-native-americans.html
Happy Halloween, Panthers!
Don't forget about the 9th annual Transition Fair on Thursday, Nov 2nd! Parents, students, teachers, and anyone involved with the transition of individuals with disabilities to life after school are invited.
Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to produce the family musical Addy & Uno! This musical with puppets celebrates the differences in all of us. Farmers Alley Theater will offer both ASL interpreted and Sensory-Friendly shows.
For tickets, visit: https://www.farmersalleytheatre.com/shows/addy-uno
Description: "As Uno, a child with autism, faces the challenge of competing in his school's math competition, his friends with varying disabilities - ADHD, visual, hearing, and physical impairment - rally in support. Through puppets and soaring music, Addy & Uno is a heartfelt and hilarious journey celebrating hope, big dreams, and the beauty of differences perfect for the entire family!"
Calling all middle school families: We are setting up a school store for students to spend their LiveSchool reward points! But we need your help to stock and run the store. Please follow the link below for more information and a list of items we need donated.
https://5il.co/27tod
We've got more than just Trunk-or-Treat this Saturday night, join us inside for a Haunted House! PHS National Honors Society is putting on a haunted house inside the school from 6-8pm on Saturday, October 28th. Cost for attendees is $5 (one adult accompanying a child is free).
Veterans and active service members, we invite you and your family to join us for our annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner. We will have an evening of music, speakers, and dinner sponsored by Parchment High School student council. Please RSVP by calling 488-1100 by Nov 9th.
The next Board of Education meeting is at 5:30pm on October 23rd at PHS.
PHS National Honor Society invites you to Trunk-or-Treat! Bring your costumes and Trick-or-Treating bags on Saturday, October 28th from 6-8pm at PHS.
If you are interested in decorating a car and bringing candy to pass out, please email rachel.jansen@parchmentschools.org
College and Career Week continues with a visit to GVSU! PHS students had a beautiful day Wednesday for their tour and learned about the school and the programs available to them. [Photo Credit: Becky Edds]
October is National Principal Month! Let's celebrate our secondary ed principals and assistants/deans! Thank you for all you do for our PSD students.
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services are hosting a family flu vaccine clinic on October 24! This event includes a community trunk or treat, so bring your insurance card and costumed kids! Visit https://fb.me/e/18KJtrSBK for more info
October is National Principals Month! We want to take a moment to recognize all of our principals/assistants/deans here at PSD, starting with elementary. Thank you for all you do for students and staff in your buildings!
PSD: If you’re involved in transitioning an individual with disabilities to life after school, you’re invited to the 9th annual Transition Fair! On Thursday, Nov 2 from 2:30-5pm join us at the Young Adult Program and explore the info booths and facility at 4606 Croyden Avenue.
On November 7, the Parchment School District will seek an Operating Millage Renewal. The ballot proposal is a renewal to hold funding at current levels and not a new tax. For more information and to read the official ballot language, please visit: https://5il.co/26ryg
The next Board of Education meeting is Wednesday, October 11th in the PHS library at 5:30pm.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day! Kalamazoo now has a 24/7 behavioral health urgent care located 440 W. Kalamazoo Ave. Integrated Services of Kalamazoo's Behavioral Health Urgent Care provides specialized help to individuals experiencing a non-medical behavioral health crisis. For more information, check out their website!
https://iskzoo.org/our-services/behavioral-health-urgent-care-access-center/
National School Lunch Week is an annual observance which highlights the positive impact on learning and overall well-being that delicious school lunches bring to students and families. Nearly 100,000 schools/institutions serve a combined 5 billion school lunches per year! Enjoy a school lunch this week to celebrate and thank our food service staff!
Congratulations to the 2023 PHS Homecoming Court nominees!
Count and Countess nominees
Trinton Jackson
Brooklyn Conklin
Henry Trinh
Kloey Harrington
Cameron Wagner
Lizzie Milliman
Duke and Duchess nominees
Tyrone Edwards
Mia Hale
Jarrett Rugg
Avianna Pelletier
Cordae Watkins
Kalee Vandenberg
Prince and Princess nominees
Torris Brazier
Doriya Buck
Jalen Kampen
Katherine Dreier
Aaron Parsons
Margaret Winter
King and Queen nominees
Darius Baker
Katlynn Cobb
Aydin Johnson
Addie Followell
Jamil Rivera-Griffin
Tionnah Fry
October 2nd is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day! Thank you to all our PSD custodians and maintenance for all you to do repair, clean, and maintain our facilities.
