Departments
The support departments of Kalamazoo Public Schools are here to provide direct assistance to students, staff and parents. Learn more about the individual departments below.
Adult Education
Adult Education is a free program to award GED diplomas to students who do not have high school diplomas and who are at least 18 years old by July 1 of the academic year.
(269) 337-0422
Business and Finance
The Business and Finance Department is responsible for monitoring the budgets and spending of KPS by promoting fiscal responsibility.
(269) 337-0115
Communications
The Communications Department seeks to promote the positive things happening in KPS and provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders.
(269) 337-1572
Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Supporting educators with implementing the district's curriculum and providing relevant professional development.
(269) 337-1680
Elementary Education
The Department of Elementary Education supports 17 elementary schools and more than 6,000 students within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district.
(269) 337-0190
Facilities Management
The Facilities Management Department is responsible for all buildings and construction projects. The goal is to have the best learning environment for students and a productive workplace for staff.
(269) 337-0400
Food Service
KPS offers breakfast and lunch at no cost to students in elementary, middle and high schools as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program.
(269) 337-0120
Human Resources
A team of over 1,200 KPS employees support our students to ensure they have the best educational opportunities possible. Join our team and make a difference in the life of a child!
(269) 337-0177
Safety and Security
The safety of students, staff and visitors in our propertieis and at our events is our top priority. KPS has a safety and emergency plan for every building and conducts regular drilles.
Technology
The Information and Technology Department provides technical support, project consulting, and data collecting and reporting for Kalamazoo Public Schools.
(269) 337-0146
Secondary Education
The Department of Secondary Education supports four middle schools and four high schools with more than 6,000 students within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district.
(269) 337-0168
Title I and School Improvement
The Title 1 and School Improvement department follows the U.S. Department of Education aim of "ensuring that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education."
(269) 337-0065
Student Services
The Student Services Department supports schools with special needs, discipline issues, nursing services, social-emotional support, and enrollment.
(269) 337-0161
Transportation
The department's mission to provide safe, prompt and effective student for transportation.
115 buses transport over 7,000 students daily. The buses cover over 1.5 million miles every school year.
(269) 337-0500
Superintendent
The superintendednt is the Chief Executive Officer of the school district. The superintendent is hired by the Board of Education and is their only employee.
(269) 337-0123