October 29, 2025

The Women’s Swim and Dive Team wrapped up its dual meet portion of their season last night with a 128-51 win over Hastings-Delton Kellogg. Juliet Pardee recorded three Personal Records. Juliet’s 1st one came with her 1.2-second drop in the Backstroke leg of the 100-yard Medley Relay. Her 2nd and 3rd Personal Records came from her lead-off leg in the 4x 50 Freestyle Relay, setting both her 50-yard Free and Relay Personal Records. Arianna Webb had the biggest Personal Record drop when she slashed 8.2 seconds from her 500-yard Freestyle Personal Record. Jesslyn Brown was just behind with her 500-yard Free 7.0 second Personal Record smashing performance. Jess took her race out fast, setting a Personal Record for 200-yard Free (-0.5 seconds) along the way! Claire Carnegie also came up big in the 500-yard Freestyle. Claire set two Personal Records by taking the race out fast, she reset her 200-yard Freestyle (-3.2 seconds) before setting her 500-yard Free Personal Record. Isabella Foley set two Personal records; her 1st came in the 100-yard Butterfly when she shaved 0.9 seconds, and the 2nd came in her leg of the 4x 100 Freestyle Relay (-1.4 seconds). Team members with Personal records were Macie Barnhart (4x 100 Freestyle Relay), Payton Barnhart (100-yard Breaststroke), Bianca Boldt (100-yard Breaststroke), and Teagan Tarnutzer (200-yard Individual Medley). Luci Martinez set a Seasonal Record in the 100-yard Butterfly even with having trouble catching a breath. Sydney Brewer had her 2nd fastest high school career split with her 4x 50-yard Freestyle Relay leg.

Your Giants won 10 of the 12 events with 8 of them being 1-2 or 1-2-3 place finishes.

4x 50-yard Medley Relay: 1st Payton, Teagan, Delanie Rimes, and Jaya Pratt. 2nd Ava Balint, Macie, Isabella, and Remi Morcus.

200-yard Freestyle: 1st Isis Land, 2nd Arianna.

50-yard Freestyle: 1st Isis, 2nd Jaya, and 3rd Ava

6-Round, 1-Meter Diving: 1st Kiya Bowman, this capped off an undefeated dual meet season.

100-yard Freestyle: 1st Payton

500-yard Freestyle: 1st Bianca, 2nd Ava, 3rd Ari

4x 50-yard Freestyle Relay: 1st Jaya, Delanie, Isis, and Bianca, 2nd Teagan, Remi, Ari, and Ava

100-yard Backstroke: 1st Delanie, 2nd Remi, and 3rd Teagan

100-yard Breaststroke: 1st Payton, 2nd Bianca

4x 100 Freestyle Relay: 1st Delanie, Isis, Bianca, and Payton, 2nd Jesslyn, Arianna, Isabella, and Macie.

Next up is the very exciting and very competitive Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Battle Creek Lakeview 11/7 & 8/2025.

It’s time to start preparing for our favorite time of year; winter and snow season! If you would like to join this year, please fill out the Ski & Snowboard Club Sign Up 25-26 form and drop money off to Ms. Bannigan’s classroom (242).

Here are the changes to the 25-26 Timber Ridge snow season offerings:

• No Ski Swap Sale for this year

• School Ski Club punch cards are $45.00 for students and parents.

• PUNCH CARD INCLUDES TUBING SAVINGS! – Three individual 2 hour tubing sessions at $20.00 each (this is a possible $24.00 savings only redeemable at the ticket window)

Here’s everything you need to know about the club:

Students: Each student will receive a punch card with their $45 registration. This entitles the student to a $28 lift, a $26 ski rental each time they come out, and three $20.00 two hour tubing sessions any day we are open for skiing and tubing, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday days (we are closed Christmas Day). Punch cards are valid for one cardholder punch per day for tubing and/or to ski/snowboard. Punch card must be presented at the ticket window in order to receive the discounted rates

Designated Day: Our club meets at Timber Ridge on Friday evenings. We do not have a bus to bring us out so you are responsible for finding your own transportation. This year Mr. Grabill will be at Timber Ridge on our designated night each week from 4pm - 8pm since I will be on maternity leave. You are welcome to join us on that night but it’s not a requirement of joining the club. The 2 beginner lessons will be offered on the first two Friday’s we go out.

Parent Punch Cards: Parent Punch cards may be purchased for $45 each. This entitles the Parent to purchase a $28 Lift ticket & $26 Ski rental Monday – Friday (Non-Holidays). Saturday, Sunday and *Holiday rates are $33 Lift ticket & $26 Ski rental. Three $20.00 two hour tubing sessions are available on days Timber Ridge has open tubing hours. Punch cards are valid for one cardholder punch per day for tubing and/or to ski/snowboard. The punch card must be presented at the ticket window in order to receive the discounted rates.

*Holiday rates effective 12/19/25 – 1/02/26 (Closed Christmas Day)

Lost school passes: *All lost passes must be replaced. You must present your punch card at the ticket window each day you ski/snowboard/tube in order to receive the discounted rate. There is a $45 fee to replace a punch card. We encourage you to have each student’s name on their card in the hopes that, if found, we are able to return them to the proper owner. Please check with the ticket office prior to purchasing a replacement card, they are able to check and see if the lost pass has been found and turned in. If you are unable to locate your punch card, replacement cards are available for purchase at the main office.

Lessons: Please note that these lessons are only for students that are in school. Our Snow Sports School will offer two beginner introductory group lessons - Monday through Friday to any student member of the club ages 7 yrs old through high school senior. These lessons are at a discounted rate of $10.00 per lesson available during the first 4 weeks the students are here on their designated club day.

Parents, if your student is still in need of instruction after their first two lessons please

contact our Snow Sports School for scheduling and rates for other available lesson possibilities at (269) 694-9449 ext. 122.

As always if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me via email at banniganjm@kalamazoopublicschools.net. If you have questions after the new year please email Camden Grabill at grabillct@kalamazoopublicschools.net since I will be on maternity leave.

Ski ya later!

As the weather gets colder and we are inside more illness is bound to spread. The Family Health Center Mobile Health Clinic is offering services at Kalamazoo Central! The services offered through the clinic are well-child visits, sick visits, sports physicals, and immunizations. The also offer dental services such as dental screening, dental cleanings, fluoride application, and sealants

Save yourself a trip to the doctors office and sign your student up using this link! https://form.jotform.com/231327122384146

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The KC Apparel Store is NOW open and will be the duration of the school year. All items ordered will be shipped directly to your home. A percentage of your order comes back to the Athletic Dept. Thank you for your order.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/kalamazoo/kalamazoo-central-high-school

Halloween Spirit Week – October 27–31!

Show your school spirit all week long! Check out the Halloween themes below and join the fun:
Spooky Pajamas
Emo/Gothic Day
Which Witch is Which? (Twin Day!)
Decades Day
Freshmen – 60s
Sophomores – 70s
Juniors – 80s
Seniors – 90s
Character Day (wear your Halloween costume!)

No masks, weapons, fake blood, or inappropriate language/images on clothing. Follow school rules and be mindful of the metal detectors.

Let’s make this a fun and safe Halloween Spirit Week!

ATTENTION! All boys interested in playing basketball, tryouts will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. In order to tryout, you will need the following:

1. A valid physical from after April 14, 2025

2. A consent form filled out

3. $50 for insurance

ALL of this information must be completed on FinalForms no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025. You WILL NOT be allowed to tryout if ALL is not completed. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rice in the athletic office.

If you are interested in the winter sport of downhill skiing please tap on the following flyers to get the information.

Ladies hoping to tryout for girls basketball this winter the AUX Gym will be open Mon, Wed, and Fri from 3:30-5. You will not be able to stay at school between 2:30 and 3:30 since we will not have a monitored space for you.

We are 50 days away from the start of the Men’s Swim and Dive 2025-26 Season! Anyone interested in being a part of this growing team, please contact Coach Center at james.center@wmich.edu for more information. You do not need to know how to swim, but you must not be afraid to put your face in the water or of hard work. If you possess those characteristics, you will be taught everything else. Join and make a difference in yourself and the team.

Students, there is a new Reading Prize opportunity for you all. In the library there are book marks and a box, when you read a book - any book - fill out the book mark and put it in the box. We will draw winners every month. All books, graphic novels, and audiobooks are accepted. Just read, fill out the bookmark, put it in the box, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

All attendees must pass through a weapon detector for entry to games.

Bags AND Backpacks are banned, Though exceptions are made for certain items like diaper bags after inspection.

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter.

Students in grades 9-12 must show a student ID or have a parent/guardian present.

Students who violate rules or fail to behave appropriately will be removed from the venue and may face further disciplinary action from the administration.

Students that are not picked up after events in a timely fashion will be uninvited to the next event.

Welcome to the second week of school. Your footprints truly resonate with excellence, and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.

A few important reminders for entering the building each morning:

• School ID: You must have your school ID visible around your neck at all times.

  • If you forget your ID, you must report to the Student Entrance and purchase a replacement ID for $5.00.

  • Only students with IDs are permitted to enter the building.

• Main Entrance & Weapons Detector: All students must enter through the main entrance and walk through the weapons detector.

  • This is a reminder that students may not enter through any door other than the main entrance or the student entrance.

  • Students may not open doors for any visitor or exit out of any side doors not staffed by KC staff.

  • Opening doors for other students or adults will result in an out-of-school suspension for creating a safety risk.

• Chromebooks: Please remove your Chromebook from your backpack before entering. No other items need to be removed from your backpack or your pockets.

  • If you are using the right-hand entrance, hold your Chromebook in your right hand.

  • If you are using the left-hand entrance, hold your Chromebook in your left hand.

  • As you walk through, you will pass your Chromebook to Campus Safety. They will hand it back to you immediately after you go through the detector.

• Passing Time & Restrooms: Students have five minutes of passing time to use the restroom, stop at their locker, and still arrive to class on time. All students are expected to be in class promptly when the bell rings.

  • No passes will be given in the first fifteen or last fifteen minutes of class in order to establish consistency, safety, and smooth procedures.

• Breakfast: After entry, head directly upstairs for breakfast before class.

Thank you for helping us keep the day running smoothly, safely, and with Giant Pride.

We want to make sure everyone has a smooth and safe school day, so here’s a quick reminder about our food procedures:

No DoorDash, Grubhub, or Fast-Food Deliveries – Managing food deliveries during the school day is a safety issue and disrupts the routine. We also cannot call students out of class to pick up food.

Packed Lunches from Home Are Allowed – Students are welcome to bring lunch from home, but outside food purchased during the school day cannot be brought into the building.

Food Brought in Will Be Discarded – To keep things running smoothly, any outside food arriving during school hours must be thrown away.

Thank you for understanding and helping us keep our school safe and focused on learning!

Arrival

• Please drop off students in the front of the building, not the back.
• Buses have a limited time for picking up, dropping off, and transporting students to the elementary schools allow them to exit and do not cut them off.
• If you are dropping off your student at the curb please drop off and pull away from the curb. If you are planning on waiting until the doors open please pull into a parking spot. It creates a traffic jam and is unsafe for our students walking into the building.

Dismissal

• To ensure a safe and efficient pick-up process, please adhere to the following guidelines:
  1. Pick up students in the front of the building.
  2. Do not cut in front of buses.
  3. If picking up after 2:45 PM, you may pick up in the back.

Safety Matters
Students darting between buses can create an unsafe environment. Let's work together to maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process.

Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ Responsibility:

• It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to notify the student’s school as early as possible on the day of an absence and explain the reasons for the absence.

• Written or email verification of a student’s absence by a parent/guardian is required (unless otherwise indicated by the appropriate administrator) and should be provided to the school the day after an absence.

• Student absences are considered unexcused if documentation supporting an excused absence is not provided.

• After 3 consecutive absences, a medical note from a physician may be required.

• It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to make arrangements with the teacher to obtain missed assignments due to absences.

What is an excused absence?

• Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional

• Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization

• Attending a funeral

• Religious holiday

• Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance

• Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues

Please send email absence excuses to chsattendance@kalamazoopublicschools.net

We ask for your support in reinforcing the following school expectations with your children:

• Chromebooks: Students must bring a fully charged Chromebook to class daily. All Chromebook issues will be handled in the Chromebook Room during lunch

• ID Visibility: Students are required to wear their ID visible around their neck at all times. Pulling them out of pockets or backpacks is unacceptable. IDs are required to gain entrance into the building. They must be worn at all times around your neck and displayed. You may purchase an extra ID from Mrs. Garza for five dollars.

• Lunch Procedure: Each student is allowed to take only one lunch. Students who violate will serve dention and/or suspension

• Timeliness: Students must arrive to classes on time. Pattern of behavior will result in student loss of privileges up to and including suspension.

• Respectful Behavior: Students should keep their hands to themselves. Any physical aggression will be treated as an individual fight and students will be suspended.

• Detentions: Students must serve assigned detentions; failure to do so may result in suspension.

• Clean Environment: Students must throw away their trash after breakfast and lunch. They must also respect the bathrooms by putting paper towels in the trash can, flushing the toilet, and reporting vandalism. Students may receive lunch duty and other consequences.

• Safety and Welfare: Students can be suspended for behaviors that interfere with the safety and welfare of others, including walking the halls, vaping, attending more than one lunch, opening doors, entering unauthorized doors, and any form of physical or verbal aggression.

• Hats, Hoods of Hoodies, or Bonnets: are not allowed to be worn in the building at any time.

• Cell Phones may not be used during class time or while on bathroom breaks. Students may use cell phones before school, passing time, lunch, and after school.

• Attendance: To send in all student absences to CHSattendance@kalamazoopublicschools.net. If the absence is for a doctor's visit please remember to send in the doctor's office note with your email.

We appreciate your help in encouraging students to adhere to these expectations.

For years, I have thought about how to honor our parents and guardians with a title that truly fits the role you play in the life of Kalamazoo Central. Our students are World Changers: bold, brilliant, and determined to make an impact. Our staff are Life Changers: pouring knowledge, guidance, and care into each day. Our community is Giant Nation: a strong and united force that rallies behind our school.

And at the heart of it all are our parents and guardians our Legacy Builders.

You are the foundation upon which greatness stands. You instill values, nurture dreams, and remind our World Changers of who they are and whose they are. Your sacrifices, your encouragement, and your unwavering presence are what allow seeds of excellence to grow.

Legacy Builders: You are the steady roots that allow our Giants to rise tall and strong. Thank you for the love you give, the guidance you provide, and the legacy you are building with us every day.

Together World Changers, Life Changers, Giant Nation, and Legacy Builders we are writing a story of excellence that will echo for generations.

Aunt Flows Lockers are officially stocked! If you need any period products look for the lockers next to Women's restrooms marked with pink tape. If you need a more consistent supply of products don't hesitate to get in touch with kcwomensadvocacy@gmail.com.