Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our district is very thankful for all of our paraprofessionals throughout each of our buildings. We would not be able to support all of our students and their needs without them. Thank you, paras!
Demand is continuing to grow in the skilled trades and many students are looking for career options outside of the 4 year college route. Here are two local opportunities for students to learn more about skilled trades and potentially line up a job for after graduation!
The Parchment School District Art Show opens next week on Wednesday, April 12th. Join us at the Parchment Community Library from 5-7pm to meet your art teachers and see the show! The show will remain up until May 6th.
In addition to April being School Library Month, April 4th is National School Librarian Day! Thank you to Miss Manley for all her dedication to our school libraries and the work she puts in to support educators. [photo credit: K. Palms]
We are proud of all of our 2023 graduates, but we'd like to take a moment to congratulate the PHS Class of 2023 Honors Graduates. These students have maintained a high cumulative GPA through rigorous study and application during their school career. Congratulations, Panthers!
Hungry? Consider joining our Middle School fundraiser TONIGHT, April 3rd at Panera on Gull Road 4-8pm! Code FUND4U at online checkout to have 20% of your sale donated to the MS playground fund or show the flyer (this image) in person at the counter.
Parchment High School: Summer school registration is open! This is a free opportunity for students to recover failed credit. Registration is due by May 12th. If you have questions, please contact your student's counselor. To register: https://forms.gle/JD64u8dQ4L8oANPR9
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Michigan has the largest concentration in the country and their work and culture has contributed to the growth of our state. The Arab American National Museum is located in Dearborn! Visit https://arabamericanmuseum.org/ to learn more.
Attention PHS Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2023 invites are out! Please check your email for online ticket sales or plan to purchase tickets at lunch. See Mrs Lugar-McManus with questions.
K-5: Don't forget about Parent-Teacher Conferences and half days today and tomorrow
K-12: No school Friday, March 24th. Everyone, enjoy your spring break!
Have you ever wanted to host a foreign exchange student? Now is the time to start thinking about hosting! Check out https://www.ciee.org/ for more information. This organization has a local coordinator and is approved to host students in the Parchment School District.
This week our choir and bands toured to sing/play for PSD 5th grade students! These students got to see our musical programs that will be available to them in middle and high school. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Thank you to all of the organizations that participated in our Middle School Financial Reality Fair with KRESA's #GetReal Financial Reality Team!
Join us for Macho Volleyball on Monday, March 20th at 5:30pm! This game between the junior and senior boys will benefit our chapter of the National Honor Society. Tickets are $5 and doors open at 5pm.
It's School Social Worker Week! School Social Workers rise up - supporting students, families, and school communities. They rise to listen and understand; to challenge inequities. They rise to support all students.
Thank you to our PSD social workers, Mya Mallad (Central/NW), Mallory Mayer (North/PMS), and Kate Fitzsimons (PHS/PIC).
It's National School Breakfast Week! This year's theme, “DIG IN to School Breakfast,” reminds us that healthy breakfast options available at school provide an energizing start to the day for students. Panthers, join us for breakfast this week for fun options and activities!
The Michigan FAFSA priority deadline was extended to May 1. This is a permanent change which gives Michigan students and families more time to file FAFSA. Don't forget to fill one out to apply for valuable financial aid!
Visit https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs.
Special thanks to our sponsors for the Parchment Middle School Heart Health Event! Thanks to these organizations, we raised $716 for the American Heart Association!
March is Reading Month! This month we celebrate literacy and our favorite authors, including Dr. Seuss with World Read Aloud Day, March 2nd!
Speaking of Dr. Seuss, do you like tongue twisters like "Fox in Socks"? Try these out:
Six thick thistle sticks. Six thick thistles stick.
Mix a box of mixed biscuits with a boxed biscuit mixer.
A proper copper coffee pot.
The PHS drama class presents "My Man Godfrey" on March 3rd at 5pm and 7:30pm at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Please come support our 2023 drama class and see all the amazing work they've done this trimester!
