KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Board members of Kalamazoo Public Schools will not be meeting this week due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The KPS Board of Education meeting on Thursday, March 26th has been canceled, following orders issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer temporarily suspending all non-essential business until April 13th.
All students and school staff are currently out of classrooms until the order expires, with K-12 courses being taught remotely through online platforms like Learning Hub at Kalamazoo Public Schools.
K-12 public, private, and boarding school facilities for were shut down by Gov. Whitmer on March 13th to curb the spread of coronavirus and promote the health of educators, staff, and students.
District officials say that free “Grab and Go” meals will still be available to students and their families during the ongoing school closures.
Food Distribution Sites and Times:
Available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at all Kalamazoo Public Schools school buildings except Greenwood, Indian Prairie and Winchell elementary schools, the Alternative Learning Program/ALP, and South Westnedge School.
11:30 a.m.-Noon – Interfaith, 1037 Interfaith Blvd.
11:30 a.m.-Noon – Eastside Neighborhood Association, 1301 E. Main St.
12:30-1 p.m. – Fox Ridge Apartments, 1320 Fox Ridge Dr.
12:30- 1 p.m. New Village Park, 2500 St. Albans Way
