back to school

Although Michigan law requires schools to start after Labor Day, the majority of school districts apply for a waiver to start the school year earlier.

To promote a more inclusive shopping experience Walmart stores across Michigan have announced sensory-friendly back to school shopping hours.

Parents beware! As much as we all love the cuteness overload, all the sharing of those back-to-school pictures online may actually be dangerous.

A recent storage unit fire destroyed back to school donations for kids in need in Kalamazoo. The Aims Kidz and Interfaith Homes donation event is tomorrow and there are items that are still needed. If you can help, it would be appreciated!

When is the first day of school in Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Van Buren counties?

The Salvation Army is teaming up with Walmart to fill school buses full of backpacks, binders, pencils, paper and other school supplies to go to area kids that might otherwise start school without needed supplies.

These are the things I wish someone had told me as I was headed back to school for a new year.

A free pancake breakfast will be served and there will be plenty of fun, family friendly activities for kids of all ages. Staff and instructors will be on hand to answer any and all questions you have about this unique learning institution.

Representatives from Read and Write Kalamazoo, Rootead, the American Red Cross, Girls on the Run, Peace Jam, and Girl Scouts will be on hand for fun activities and art for all ages. Bring the whole family! There's something fun for everyone! The little ones can craft while parents learn about incredible organizations in our area that aim to help raise strong kids.