Spring Valley Center for Exploration

09/14/2026

Make sure to get those shoes ordered if you haven’t already!

ORDERING FOR FALL SHOES CLOSES SOON!

First Day Shoe Fund provides new athletic shoes to students at Kalamazoo County Public elementary school buildings at no cost.

Ordering is currently open for our Fall distribution - it will close at 6pm on Wednesday 16th September. (link in first comment)

If you have already placed your order, you will have received an email "receipt" so you do not need to place another order.

09/01/2026

We have had an AMAZING start to the School Year!

Here is a link to our September Family News.

08/31/2026

✨ We had a POPPIN’ good time!

Our Pop In for Popsicles event was a huge success! Our students had so much fun meeting their teachers, seeing familiar faces, making new friends, and enjoying a sweet treat along the way!

What a fun way to kick off the school year! We’re ready for a year full of learning, laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

08/30/2026

Can’t wait to see you tomorrow morning!

🔔TOMORROW is the first day of school! We're so excited to see students return on Monday, Aug. 31!🔔

A back-to-school tip:
The first day of school can feel like a lot of pressure, but there are some easy steps you can take the night before to relieve the stress!
🎒Pack your child's backpack
👕Lay out that cool back to school outfit
🚸Double check your bus information
⏰Try to hit the hay early

We can't wait to see everyone Monday morning!

08/21/2026

It's almost time! We are excited to welcome everyone back in a little over a week! Here is our Welcome Back Newsletter.

Spring Valley Family News

08/20/2026

08/10/2026

🏫 The full 2026-27 KPS school year calendar is here! ✏️

We look forward to welcoming students back on Aug. 31!

08/03/2026

We hope to see you on Thursday, August 27th!

✏️It’s almost time to launch the 2026-27 school year! 📚✨

Check out the schedule below to find the date and time for your elementary school’s kick-off celebration:
**Note: the location of Woodward's gathering has been updated!

Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Milwood Elementary: 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Northglade: 4:30–6 p.m. (at 3333 S. Westnedge)
- Winchell: 4–5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27
- Arcadia: 4–5 p.m.
- Edison: 3–4 p.m.
- El Sol: 4–5:30 p.m.
- Greenwood: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Indian Prairie: 4–5 p.m.
- King-Westwood: 4–5 p.m.
- Lincoln: 4–5 p.m.
- Northeastern: 4–5:30 p.m.
- Parkwood-Upjohn: 4–6:30 p.m.
- Prairie Ridge: 4:30–6 p.m.
- Spring Valley: 4–5 p.m.
- Washington: 4–5:30 p.m.
- Woods Lake: 4–5:30 p.m.
- Woodward: 4–5:30 p.m. (at 3410 Laird Ave.)

We can't wait to see all of our students and families there! 🍎🎉

06/09/2026

Need help enrolling for the 2026-27 school year! Stop by the KPS Enrollment Event on Friday at the KRESA Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus, 3500 Vanrick Dr., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.In addition to registration assistance and translation services, enjoy a light meal, and get help with vaccinations and vision and hearing screenings.

05/11/2026

Sorry for the delay! Here is our May Family News.

Spring Valley Family News