Kalamazoo Public Schools

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

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

🥁🎺 It may still be summer break, but the marching bands at Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix High Schools are hard at work at band camp! 🎷🎼

Both schools have exciting shows in store, and have a new addition to their marching fields this year: an observation tower that lets band directors get a bird's-eye view of the field.

We can't wait to see the result of all their practice at their competitions and during halftime performances at home football games this fall!

📢 Attention KPS 10-Month Staff!
We hope you're having a relaxing summer break! As we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year, here is the start date schedule for all 10-month staff groups:

🗓️ Monday, August 17
10-month Administrators (Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans)
10-month Executive Assistants
10-month Secretaries / Library Assistants
Behavior Specialists
10-month SupTechs (198 days)
Home School Support Specialists

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18
School Counselors

🗓️ Friday, August 21
Food Service Managers

🗓️ Monday, August 24
Home School Interventionist
10-month SupTechs (192 days)

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25
KEA Teachers and Ancillary Staff

🗓️ Friday, August 28
Paraprofessionals and MTA's

🗓️ Monday, August 31
Campus Safety Officers and Hourly Staff
First Day for Students (1/2 day)

We look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks! If your plans have changed and you do not intend to return, please contact the HR department at [email protected] or (269) 337-0177.

🩺🏀 Today is the last day of free sports physicals for KPS students! 👟🎾

The Free Family Health Center Mobile Health Unit will be in the Linden Grove Middle School parking lot today (Aug. 6) from 2-6 p.m.

Health forms must be filled out by parents, and a parent must be present during the appointment. Scan the QR code to request an appointment, but a spot is not guaranteed. Walk-ins are welcome.
Questions? Contact Student Services at 269-337-0161.

It's Throwback Thursday!

This week, we get a look at the history behind Lindbergh School at 5272 West Michigan Avenue.

Oshtemo Township had several schools including Drake built in 1873 at the corner of West Michigan and KL Avenues. Renamed Lindbergh, the school moved west over US 131 in 1955 to a new three-room building. Annexed to the Kalamazoo Public Schools in 1957, it closed in 1965. Sold to the Whitman Saddle Company fifteen years later, it currently is the location of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education operated by Western Michigan University. Lindbergh School continues to be on the site.

Text and photos courtesy of Lynn Houghton, Western Michigan University, Zhang Legacy Collections Center.

🏫The Back to School Bash is back next week! 🎡

📍Friday, August 14
📍11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
📍Kanley Track at Western Michigan University
📍Carnival rides, food, prizes, personal care kits, school supplies and backpacks

‼️Well-child exams and dental screenings are required, register by scanning the QR code below or visiting this link : https://fhckzoo.com/back-to-school-bash/
📱You can also call (269) 488-0805

🎨 You still have time if you need to enroll your child in preschool this fall! 🍎

Loy Norrix Child Care Center & Preschool (LNCCC) is accepting enrollments.

Program Highlights:
👶 Ages: 3–5 years old (must be fully toilet trained)
⏰ Monday–Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Calendar follows KPS (closed during summer, winter, and spring breaks)
📍 Location: Loy Norrix HighSchool, 606 E. Kilgore Rd.
💳 Tuition: $220/week
Assistance Accepted: KCReady4s, DHHS, TriShare, and CAPE assistance accepted

❤️ Why Families Choose LNCCC:
✔️ Engaging, play-based learning environment
✔️ Experienced and caring educators
✔️ High Scope curriculum focuses on whole-child development
✔️ Strong emphasis on early literacy and math skills
✔️Proud partner of KCReady4s
✔️Serving families 45+ years
✔️ Five-Star rated by Great Start to Quality

⚠️ Spots are limited! Secure your child’s spot today! ⚠️
📲 How to Enroll or Get More Information:
Contact: Dawn Thomas
📞 Phone: (269) 337-0264
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer

🏈👟 Appointments start today! 🏀⛳

Join the Free Family Health Center Mobile Health Unit for ✨FREE✨ sports physicals for KPS students before the school year begins.

All clinics will be held in specified school parking lots from 2 - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 4: Kalamazoo Central High School
- Wednesday, August 5: Milwood Magnet Middle School
- Thursday, August 6: Linden Grove Middle School

Health forms must be filled out by parents, and a parent must be present during the appointment. Scan the QR code to request an appointment, but a spot is not guaranteed. Walk-ins are welcome.
Questions? Contact Student Services at 269-337-0161.

✏️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:

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 3386 Laird Ave.)

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

We were so excited to meet some of the new additions to Kalamazoo Public Schools this fall at our Enrollment Event!

There's still time to enroll your child if they are new to the district. You can start the process now at www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/enroll. 💻