For years, the late-December to early-January break has been called "Winter Break" or "Winter Recess" in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS). Still, the generally-accepted mindset is that the break is for Christmas...

As the year draws to a close, the Loy Norrix music department will hold one last major event to conclude 2021 for all students and families to enjoy. Starting at 7:00 pm on December 15, Loy Norrix’...

One of my favorite times of year has always been the month of October.  The weather gets colder, the days get longer, and I get to break out my coziest sweaters. However, my absolute favorite thing about...

A long time ago, if you discovered a comet you were held at celebrity status.  A young man famous nowadays for actually not seeing a comet is “Charles Messier” in the late 1700s. They didn’t...

Christmastime revolves around children. Ask any parent, the magic, excitement and gifts that accompany the holiday is really all for the kids. But for many children in low-income households, the holidays...

Imagine the lush green leaves forming into crisp, beautiful colors of orange, yellow, and red. The muggy Michigan weather is starting to cool down and being outside isn’t torturous. Fall is a time of...