Schools

Coverage of local education systems and schools

Kalamazoo Valley Community College – December 14, 2025 Commencement Ceremony

The successful completion of a college credential is an amazing accomplishment, requiring students to display remarkable persistence in overcoming the challenges placed in your way throughout your college career. Graduates prove that nothing derailed their determination! Watch the December 2025…

KVCC’s Electronic and EPS Foam Recycling Event

Nathan Ricky explains special recycling events in our community and the need for electronics and EPS foam to be recycled properly.

All Sorts of Arts

Access Kalamazoo is a dynamic, community-driven television series that highlights the heart and soul of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Airing weekly on Public Media Network, the show takes viewers behind the scenes of the city’s most inspiring people, places, and events. Each…

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…