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The Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC) is an innovative high school program serving high students across Kalamazoo County. Offering a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum in math, science, and technology, KAMSC provides motivated and high-achieving secondary students the opportunity to engage in advanced STEM learning. Through accelerated coursework, hands-on research experiences, and a supportive learning environment, KAMSC challenges students to reach their highest academic potential while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.

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Heather Kortlandt
Director

Email Mrs. Kortlandt

Pupil Accounting and Attendance Administrative Assistant:
Pat Sanders

Administrative Assistant to the Director
Kelly Ray

Phone (269) 337-0004
Hours: Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Community

KAMSC fosters a vibrant, respectful community where students, educators, mentors, and alumni come together with a shared passion for math, science, and technology. In this collaborative environment, students connect, learn from one another, and achieve success as a united community.

Opportunity

KAMSC offers a rigorous and supportive educational environment that inspires a love of learning and prepares students for future success. With hands-on labs, tech-driven projects, and opportunities to explore advanced concepts, every experience is crafted to deepen knowledge, ignite curiosity, and encourage personal growth.

Research

Research is at the heart of learning at KAMSC, where students actively engage in scientific inquiry and discovery. With access to resources and expert guidance, students develop critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience with real-world investigations.

Excellence

KAMSC’s founding committee was tasked with a mission to provide a rigorous and unique experience for those who qualify.  We will uphold those tenants as we continue to evolve into the future.  Our staff expects excellence from themselves and our students.  We will model the way for excellence in study habits, curiosity, student learning products and presentation skills.  Students at KAMSC will leave with

  • Strong math/science backgrounds
  • An understanding of our to get academic support from peers, teachers and counselors
  • An understanding of how to use all of their resources to fully engage in learning
  • Be a collaborative partner in learning
  • Have confidence in themselves as learners and students
  • Knowing how to engage in scientific research