Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom from slavery in the United States. Today we recognize the importance of learning from history and celebrating African American contributions to this country. To learn more visit: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
Meet up and Eat up is back! Food service for children 18 and under will be available at 4 different Parchment locations this summer. For more information, see our full flyer at: https://5il.co/1vskr
Congratulations on your last day of school! Be safe this summer and don't forget to READ!
Meet Up and Eat Up will return this summer on June 19th! Check out our PSD locations and visit: https://5il.co/1vskr for the full flyer.
Parchment HS Student Council is seeking donations of planters/pots of any size or material (Clay, glass, decorative, etc). Please drop off donations (in a box) at the HS
Tuesday, June 13 - Thursday, June 15, 8am - 2 pm or Monday, June 19 - June 22nd, 8 am - 2 pm. Thank you!
Attention Parchment High School and Middle School Families: Chromebooks are due back! Please find your chromebooks and chargers and turn them into your school before June 9th.
We are hiring! Join us for the PSD job fair on Monday, June 26th from 12-6pm at Parchment High School. We are looking for teachers, aides/parapros, custodians, food service, transportation, secretaries, and athletic coaches. Please bring a resume and two forms of valid ID.
Attention Parchment High School Class of 2023: Lifetouch photos from graduation are in! Visit https://galleries.photoday.io/ and enter 32259GY23 access code or check your email for a link to the gallery. Photos from Lifetouch are available for purchase as prints or as packages.
June is Pride Month! The first Pride march in NYC was held on June 28, 1970. Visit the Library of Congress for information about how this first Pride march was planned and the reasons why activists felt so strongly that it should exist: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/
Reminder: If you are looking to enroll in the Parchment School District with School of Choice, you must submit your application by June 2nd at 4pm. For additional information, visit: https://www.parchmentschools.org/o/parchment/page/schools-of-choice
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