Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

We are excited to announce our third annual Milwood Around the World event. Our building is culturally rich and represents dozens of nationalities and languages from around the world. We are celebrating our diversity and would love for you to attend this amazing event as we focus on LITERACY from the four corners of the World!

The Scripps Spelling Bee is an annual spelling competition that is held throughout the United States. Students get the opportunity to participate and win grand prizes, as well as get national recognition. The purpose of the spelling bee is to improve spelling skills and build the vocabulary of students, as well as promote proper usage of the English language.

Each ELA teacher will select 5 students from their classes to participate in the first round of the competition. The top 10 students will move to round 2. The top 3 competitors will be selected to compete against other Kalamazoo Public Schools in March.

The spelling bee competition is open to all students who have not passed the eighth grade and turned 15 years old. Ineligible candidates also include students who have won the National Spelling Bee previously. The goal of the event is educational; to develop vocabulary in children, encourage correct usage, and promote the English language.

Be sure to let your ELA teacher know that you would like to be part of this wonderful opportunity.

The first round will be held this Friday (2-7-25).

Check out this stop motion film created by Amelia Block, in Mrs. Findling's Video Production Class. Click the link below.

• Students must be in the 50th percentile in NWEA Math and Reading.
• Students must pass their core classes (Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies)
• Students must be at a 90% or higher attendance rate.

Students not meeting these goals may have to attend summer school or be retained in their current grade for the following school year.

• Students have 4 minutes to transition from one class to another. They must be on time for each of their classes. They should be in their seats ready to learn when the bell rings.

MMS Non-negotiables

• 1. No Cell phones/headphones/earbuds/ Air pods

  2. No Hats or Hoods on heads

  3. No Backpacks/winter coats

  4. No sunglasses/bandanas

  5. No Food/drinks (other than water in clear water bottles) in classrooms

• Parents, remember to use PowerSchool to monitor your child's grades and attendance. It is important for all students to arrive to school and class on time every day.

Be Proactive and Safe!

• If you or your child becomes aware of a situation that may create a problem at school, please contact an administrator at the school (269-337-0670). We want to be proactive and maintain the best possible learning environment for our students.

Academic Achievement, Safety and Order are Milwood Magnet School Priorities!

Students experimenting with coding in their Robotics Class!

The primary rationale for high-quality attendance data is the relationship between student attendance and student achievement.

Check out this great piece created by Emriella Biron. She produced this animation in Mrs. Findling's Video Production Class!

Click the link below and enjoy!

MMS 6th graders had a wonderful opportunity to participate in an introductory CPR training. Thanks to the MDHHS and KPS, our students gained important information that will help keep our community safe.

The Knights Health Center is a school based health center funded by MDHHS and operated by Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services. We offer health care to Kalamazoo County youth who are between 5 and 21 years of age. Kelly Brizendine, our physician assistant, and Eureka Jennings, our medical assistant, provide the same type and level of care that a parent/guardian would expect to find at a pediatrician or a primary care provider’s office, (preventative care, urgent care for illness or injury, sports physicals, immunizations, etc…), while I provide mental health services. Appointments can be made by emailing healthyknights@kalcounty.com or calling 269-391-2458.

School-based health centers have several attractive characteristics that will appeal to parents and youth: equity and access to quality health care and the availability of same day appointments are two hallmarks of this system, as is the cost of services. For families with private insurance, their insurance will be billed directly and there are not any co-pays. For those with Medicaid, Medicaid is billed directly and for those without insurance, fees are waived.

Loy Norrix High School

606 E. Kilgore Road

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-337-0200

District Beliefs, Expectations & Responsibilities

The Kalamazoo Public School District believes that all students can learn when provided with appropriate instruction and an environment that is safe and orderly. To create such an educational setting requires a comprehensive program of instruction, written and consistently enforced standards of discipline, and the cooperative efforts of students, parents/guardians, school staff and the community. In order to develop and maintain a positive educational setting, discipline standards should balance the need for consistency and uniformity with the need for discretionary authority, and should offer alternatives. The Kalamazoo Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct is based on the following beliefs:

1. Discipline is a natural element of educational and personal development.

2. Positive behaviors are encouraged through appropriate reinforcement and/or corrective measures.

3. The rights and welfare of the individual as well as the entire school population will be protected. 4. The Student Code of Conduct should lead to a clear understanding of behavioral expectations and consequences for unacceptable behavior.

5. The school will strive to achieve a balance between the rights of students and the need for order and safety for the entire school population.

Milwood Magnet School Students took a visit to Western Michigan University to learn about college opportunities and enjoy a WMU Women's basketball game. They met with The College of Engineering, The College of Business, The College of Education. The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Health and Human Services and The College of Fine Arts.

Our Lancers enjoyed the day at Western Michigan University and they were very thankful for the opportunity!

Thank you WMU!!!!!!!

Mission of Milwood Magnet School

Milwood Magnet School will engage all students in rigorous learning experiences that promote academic excellence, while fostering a positive inclusive environment that demonstrates our school’s core values: preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and effort.

Vision of Milwood Magnet School

At Milwood Magnet School, our vision is to educate and empower the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally, so they have the skills to be a positive influence in our community.

Principal, William Hawkins - Hawkinswm@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Assistant Principal, Aaron Sauter –Sauteram@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Joshua Kruger - Krugerja@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Rashonda Wiggins - Wigginsrl@kalamazoopublicschools.net