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RAM News – October 4, 2024

"Ram Channel News" is a student lead program that focuses on building social connections, camera skills and video production. Ram Channel News focuses on sports, clubs activities and other school events.

Kalamazoo Public Schools – 2024 Board Candidate Forum

The Michigan Transformation Collective hosts the Kalamazoo Public schools community in a candidate forum highlighting the role of the 2024 KPS Board and the candidates' commitment to equity and justice for youth in Kalamazoo. This forum is center the voices…

Julie Rogers Presents to Kalamazoo Public Schools with Proposed School Aid Supplemental

State Representative Julie Rogers stepped up to offer support of Kalamazoo Public Schools presenting a School Aid Supplemental that restores funding to the School Safety and Mental Health fund, a proposed $1.38 million dollars pending Governor Whitmers approval.

Kalamazoo’s Youth Advancement Academy

Youth Advancement Academy (YAA) offers at-risk students a path to a high school diploma. Director Stacey Smith discusses the unique school and how it helps fringed students thrive and succeed.

Meeting Brief: July 18, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education

The Board began with the swearing in of its newest Trustee , Yvonne Payton. Helping Hands Wellness Center was celebrated as a valued School District Partner. This year the partnership provided health care resources like vaccinations, health care and counseling…

Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Appoints Juanita Yvonne Payton as Newest Trustee

The Board met on Thursday to interview 3 applicants for the Trustee position vacated by the June 13th resignation of Trustee Jermaine Jackson. After deliberating the board ultimately appointed Juanita Yvonne Payton. Payton is a former KPS teacher, principal, and…

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Set to Interview for Trustee Vacancy Thursday

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education will interview three applicants to fill a trustee vacancy at a special board meeting Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. KPS board members reviewed nine applications for the trustee position at a special…

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