Frequently Asked Questions

PLEASE NOTE: 

SOME INFORMATION IS BASED ON LAST YEAR (2024/25) AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR THE 2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR. WE WILL UPDATE INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE HAVE IT.

Student schedules?

Schedules are handed out on the 1st day of school. Lists with students' 1st hour (homeroom) teachers will be posted on the school windows the weekend before school starts.

Bell times?

2024/25 school year:

• Full Day: 7:27 am - 2:20 pm

• Half-Day dismissal: 10:40 am

Grades, schedule, student ID, etc.?

• PowerSchool Student Information System

Finding elective schedule for the year?

• Log into PowerSchool on a computer, not on your phone

• Click "Grades and Attendance" on the left side

• Click on the "Standards Grades" tab

• Electives are indicated by trimesters (T1, T2, T3)

PowerSchool App?

• Search for PowerSchool Mobile App on your phone

• Enter the KPS Code: KXRB

• Your username is your email address registered with the district

School supplies lists?

• Headphones (NOT wireless; MUST have a cord)

• Pens/Pencils

• PE uniform ($20 to be given to the PE teacher)

• $30 sports insurance fee (athletes only) - paid through RevTrack or check made out to Maple Street Athletic Department

• Sports physical (athletes only)

  • Physical Form: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1694615112/kalamazoopublicschoolscom/jgyeuaderwngjdyqvlu0/physical2page.pdf

  • NEW to 2025/26 school year: Once you get your physical, it needs to be uploaded here: https://kalamazoopublicschools-mi.finalforms.com/

• Teachers may provide individualized school supplies lists during the first week of school

Backpacks?

According to Assistant Principal Rolfe, students may bring backpacks and are allowed to keep them with them in the classroom.

Teams?

IN PROGRESS FOR 2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR:

• 6th Grade: 

  • Discovery = Morrison, Knapp, Slucter, Timmer (formerly Ms. McChesney)

  • Endeavor = Alger, Lewis, Kendall, Hinkley

• 7th Grade: 

  • Trailblazer = Weaver, Ruelas, Thomason, Gannon

  • Resolve = Garver, Neil, Waterman, Hanson

• 8th Grade:

  • Prodigy = Allen, McPherson, Perry

  • Synergy = Wielinga, Toennessen, Mixis, Covault

Absent?

• Email: mapattendance@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Bus info?

• Past riders living at the same address are signed up automatically.

• If you are new to the district or have moved to a new address, call the Maple Street office (269-337-0730, then press 5) - Ms. Captain can help.

• Routes and times will be emailed to families the week before school starts.

• More questions, email: contact-transportation@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Donating to Maple Street PTSO?

• Venmo: @maplestreetptso

• Checks: Maple Street PTSO, Inc.

Sports Physical?

• All students participating in a sport are required to have a recent sports physical on file with the school. 

• Physical Form: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1694615112/kalamazoopublicschoolscom/jgyeuaderwngjdyqvlu0/physical2page.pdf

• NEW to 2025-2026 school year: Once you get your physical, it needs to be uploaded here: https://kalamazoopublicschools-mi.finalforms.com/

• Where? Helping Hands Wellness Center, Bronson FastCare, Loy Norrix Health Center (free!)

• For more information, see the Athletics website.

Sports Insurance?

• All students participating in a sport are required to pay a yearly $30 sports insurance fee. Checks can be made out to Maple Street Athletics Department or paid through RevTrack.

Drop Off Procedures?