October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation day! Remember to thank a custodian for all they do for PSD!
October 7th is College Night at KVCC! Visit https://www.kvcc.edu/admissions/collegenight/ for information on participating schools and how you can register!
October is National School Principal Month! Share your favorite stories with #ThankAPrincipal to celebrate our amazing school leadership!
Parent Teacher conferences are next week for the middle school and high school ! Check your building newsletter for times.
Middle school will be Oct 1st, 3rd, and 4th. High school will be Oct 3rd and 4th.
Note: due to conferences, middle and high school students have a half day October 4th.
Join us for the Homecoming parade on Friday, September 27th! The new route starts at Kindleberger, goes up Park, turns onto Orient and turns into the drive at Central Elementary.
The varsity football game starts at 7pm at PHS.
The next Board of Education meeting will be September 23rd at PHS at 6pm.
It's time for the 10th Annual Transition Fair! October 24th from 2:30 to 5pm at the KRESA Young Adult Program. Anyone involved in transitioning an individual with disabilities to life after school is welcome!
Check out https://www.kresa.org/Page/1458 for more information.
The Kalamazoo County Health and Human Services Dept is holding a flu vaccine clinic at Parchment Middle School on Thursday, October 24th from 3:30-6:30pm. Please bring a photo ID and any insurance cards. Visit https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/fluvaccine/ for more information.
September into October we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month! Check out the Library of Congress' Hispanic Veterans in Service article as part of their Veterans History Project! Visit the link:
https://www.loc.gov/collections/veterans-history-project-collection/serving-our-voices/diverse-experiences-in-service/hispanics-in-service/
Don't forget to join us tomorrow, September 16th at PHS for a community feedback meeting! As we plan for facilities improvements and a potential bond proposal in 2025, please join us to share feedback and suggestions for improvements you want to see in our district.
Calendar Reminder: Wednesday, September 18th is a half day for students due to staff professional development.
Don't forget to join us September 16th at PHS for a community feedback meeting. As we plan for facilities improvements and a potential bond proposal in 2025, please join us to share feedback and suggestions for improvements you want to see in our district.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, please seek help through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
For those in need of professional support, consider contacting Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential service provided by PSD. They can help you find a mental health or substance use provider.
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/parchmentschools and either search on your own or click "Book Appointment" for assistance via video chat, email, or phone.
We are hiring a facilities manager! Are you interested in leading our teams that help keep PSD clean and running? Then please check out the job posting here:
https://parchmentschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=114#
We love having the community out to support our athletes! In the interest of keeping everyone safe, we have updated protocols. Please read the new spectator procedures for attending PSD athletic events and contact the athletic office with any questions. https://5il.co/2vosl
As we plan for facilities improvements and a potential bond proposal in 2025, please join us to share feedback and suggestions for improvements you want to see in our district. The meeting will take place on September 16th at 6pm in the high school library.
August is National Wellness Month! Prioritize self-care, physical health, and mental well-being. Foster positive relationships and embrace holistic wellness. If you need support, Care Solace is here for you. Call 888-515-0595 or visit www.caresolace.com/parchmentschools. Let's prioritize our well-being together as we step into the new school year!
The 2024-25 PSD Calendar is here! Please make note of these important dates for the upcoming school year.
For a downloadable pdf, please visit our website: https://5il.co/2t7o2
Please mark your calendar and join us for the PSD open houses!
PHS and PIC Pawlooza - August 20th (2 -4pm for freshman and 5- 7pm for 10th-12th grades)
Middle School- August 21st 5:00-6:30pm
NW - August 21st 5:15-6:45pm
Central - August 21st 5:00- 6:30pm
North - August 21st 5:30 - 7:00pm
**PELC open house is TBD
