Want a quicker path to a career? Check out https://www.kresa.org/careernow for info on applying to a career training program including PAID summer internships! This is open for ages 18-24 with a high school diploma or equivalent. See your school counselor with questions.
Join us Monday, March 21st at PHS for Fix-a-Palooza put on by Open Roads of Kalamazoo. Volunteers will be out to help fix bikes and get them ready for spring!
We are celebrating National School Breakfast week at the elementary buildings with trading cards, wristbands, and a sticker puzzle. Tomorrow we will be sending out a breakfast smoothie sample for each child who would like to try it. Check out the recipe and make it at home too!
Thank you to illustrator Dan Monroe for visiting during Reading month! If you'd like to learn more about Dan's charity or contribute to its cause, please visit Captain Wallace Artsy Adventures! https://www.charity.ebay.com/charity/i/Captain-Wallace-Artsy-Adventures--Inc/298539
It's National School Social Worker Week! We'd like to recognize our amazing social workers: Kellie Holm, Mallory Mayer, and Kaylie Miller. To learn more about social work please visit https://www.naswil.org/post/the-time-is-right-for-social-work-happy-social-work-month-2022
March is reading month! Prek-8th graders, check out your building events for the month and don't forget to participate in spirit days! #parchmentreads #marchisreadingmonth
PSD: As we near the end of 2nd trimester, there are some calendar differences at all levels that we wanted to remind you about. Please check your building newsletters or the PSD 21-22 calendar that was mailed to you at the beginning of the year if you need more clarification.
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed in the United States since 1987. Join us in celebrating Women's History Month! To learn more visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
Half time pep talk coverage. 15-13 Coloma at the start of the 3rd.
Panthers, this weekend is midwinter break!
PSD Families: A copy of the letter on our masking policy changes, which was emailed to you Thursday night, can also be found on our website at https://5il.co/15vvd . Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we navigate new guidelines from MDHHS.
Friday, January 14 transportation is canceling Bus Route #16-4 for AM and PM.
Bus 16-4 route cancellation will affect the High School, Central Elementary and North Elementary:
High School Bus 16-4 AM/PM
3626 N Pitcher
520 W G Ave
600 Edison St (Northwood Elementary)
3310 N Westnedge Ave
3612 Douglas Ave
2847 Hickory Nut Ln
2739 Arrowwood Ln
Barkwood Ln @ Yellow Pine Ln
4879 Yellow Pine Ln
5257 Douglas Ave
Hillcrest
Highland Hills
Douglas @ Orchard Ave
2113 Douglas Ave
2032 Woodward Ave
143 N Riverview Dr (Oak Grove)
Central and North Elementary Bus 16-4 AM/PM
2504 Upper Riverview Dr
Delray @ Fargo St
2418 Sonora St
1233 Barclay
Shasta Dr @ Seville Ave
2908 Sonora St
515 Parkdale Blvd
Espanola Ave @ Sturgis Rd
123 Espanola Ave
2132 E G Ave
Haymac Dr
1210 Parchmount Ave
220 W Thomas St
Espanola @ Hamilton Rd
Please contact the transportation department if you have any questions.
Our food service team has made it even easier to check out what's for breakfast/lunch! Scan the QR code and choose your building. (This code will be displayed on paper flyers)
Attention middle school families: Due to the snow day, we are rescheduling PMS phone conferences today. Tomorrow they are on and students have a half day with afternoon phone conferences for those guardians who signed up online.
Parchment School District and PELC daycare will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd due to weather. High School students, please check your email for distance learning plans or follow the link: https://5il.co/1540z (Distance learning is only required for PHS tomorrow.)
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history. To learn more about Black History Month and how to celebrate visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov/
PSD has updated our mask mandate for all buildings as well as how we will communicate cases to families. Please read this letter from Mr. Misner: https://5il.co/150ax
Attention High School families: Due to current levels of staff illness, the high school will be continuing distance learning through Wednesday, February 2nd. Please read the following letter from our administration: https://5il.co/14y2h
Attention Middle School Families: Winter conferences for the middle school will be held virtually on February 3rd and 4th. Please use the link below to sign up for a time slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aea72aa6f5ce9-mswinter
PHS and PMS families: Make sure you have checked your email and the school website for all information regarding distance learning this week. Here are the schedules for both buildings and please remember that ATTENDANCE COUNTS! If you have tech issues, the offices are open.
