Civic Snapshot: September 4, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
Officials discussed the implementation of a new parent app to engage special populations, address low parent engagement levels, and provide access through district kiosks. The board also reviewed the district's approach to communicating academic information and ensuring that all communication…
Party in the Park: A Celebration of Early Childhood Literacy
Ready to Read is a “Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) outreach program that encourages parents and caregivers to share books with children from birth to five years of age.” Every year, they put on Party in the Park, a celebration of early childhood…
Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence
On March 14th, community members gathered in the Girl Scout Building for the Community Presentation of the Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence. One of the goals of this presentation was for youth to share their perspectives, which are…
Meeting Brief: December 19, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Board returned after a snow day prompted the rescheduling of their regular meeting. Heading into the end of the year with Winter Break starting next week the Board, Multilingual Services, and World Languages Department honored teachers who recently completed…
Kalamazoo Public Schools – November 21, 2024 Superintendent’s Report
Heading into the holidays Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Slade updates the board of education on Weapon Detectors, planning for weather changes, and chronic absence improvements. Here is the full report.
Meeting Brief: November 21, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board Meeting on November 21, 2024, recognized outstanding students from King-Westwood and Milwood Magnet School for their academic achievements. The Kalamazoo Central track team was also celebrated for their state championship. The board discussed the ongoing…
Knights Health Center Opens
Kalamazoo County celebrates the opening of Knights Health Center, the first youth health center in the county located in Loy Norrix High School.
