Students in Mr. McCormack's Zoology class took advantage of the newly renovated science lab this week to learn dissecting protocol. 🧪 Right now they are focusing on mollusks, a diverse filum. A dissection of the clam is a simple project. Next, they will launch into dissection of squid, the most advanced invertebrate. 🦑
In Mr. Klopf's Health class this week, freshmen role-played through different situations to practice the use of refusal skills - behavioral strategies and communication techniques used to say "no" to peer pressure, risky behaviors, and unwanted social situations. Lessons like these are essential to empowering our students to set clear boundaries and protect their health and safety!
#LEADLikeAComet
#LEADLikeAComet
For National School Bus Safety Week, Mr. Cowell would like to remind all student bus riders of the 4 Keys to a Successful Bus Ride: 🚌 1. Keep your hands and belongings to yourself. 2. Use appropriate language at an appropriate volume. 3. Remian properly seated at all times. 4. Follow all instructions given by the bus driver. Safety is the utmost concern and goal while transporting our students to and from school!
Mrs. Whittington's 6th graders enjoyed some time learning outdoors at Chippewa Nature Center recently! 🍂
Board of Education President, Mrs. Lorie Fox, and Trustee, Mr. Sean Long, recently spent an evening at the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Delegate Assembly.
Fox is a voting member of the Delegate Assembly, and Long was interested in learning more about it. The Coleman Board members voted to have each of them represent at the assembly this year.
Fox and Long had opportunities to advocate for our district, participate in debate and vote on resolutions that provide direction for MASB directors and legislators. There are 178 districts from 53 counties in Michigan which also provides an opportunity to network with other school board members.
Kya & Ryder did a great job reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board Meeting on Monday night! Thanks for representing the 1st grade so well! #LEADLikeAComet #ColemanCometPride
Ms. Rachel loves twinning with students! Way to show Comet spirit, you two! ☄️
Our Food Services team celebrated Apple Crunch Day last week by setting up some displays for Elementary and Jr/Sr High students to sample! 🍎🍏 Apple Crunch Day encourages healthy eating and supports apple growers right here in Michigan. Looks delicious!!
We celebrated Administrators' Recognition Day last week! We are incredibly fortunate to have some of the most dedicated, intelligent and hard-working administrators around. Not only that, but they are here for the right reasons and genuinely care about their students, staff and Comet families. Please give a shout-out, note of appreciation, thank you or a small gift to these fantastic people: Mrs. Sara Hegel - Business Manager, Mrs. Cindy Araway - Elementary Principal, Mr. Cody Wright - Custodial/Maintenance Director, Mrs. Jen Hess - Jr/Sr High Principal, Mr. Michael Cowell -Transportation Director, Ms. Sharon Nestorak - Food Services Director, Mrs. Amy Klopf - Elementary MTSS Coordinator, Mrs. Marie Zwemmer - Jr/Sr High MTSS Coordinator. To a couple of our people who step in part of their day to different roles than teaching and keep things running smoothly: Mr. Jim Burkhart - Technology Director and Mr. Chad Klopf - Athletic Director. Thank you for all of your time and energy as well!
First Graders went on a field trip to the Chippewa Nature Center to learn about plant classification. They hiked through trails searching for and learning about different types of plants!
Football is coming to an end this week, and junior high girls basketball is getting started...winter sports are right around the corner!
If you are planning on playing junior high basketball Coach Neiderquill will meet you at the family center from 3:30-5:00. Please make sure to have your athletic physical completed and register in Final Forms.
Any high school students interested in wrestling, Coach Kimball will be in the building during seminar on Monday for a short meeting.
If you are planning on playing junior high basketball Coach Neiderquill will meet you at the family center from 3:30-5:00. Please make sure to have your athletic physical completed and register in Final Forms.
Any high school students interested in wrestling, Coach Kimball will be in the building during seminar on Monday for a short meeting.
Tomorrow night's football game theme is THROWBACK THURSDAY! ☄️🏈 We'll be honoring the senior class of 2027, Comet alumni, and the community with some of our favorite throwback pictures and videos. Dust off your favorite throwback Comet gear and cheer on our boys with us! 🔵⚪
#FN5GL #Entry @ColemanCommunitySchools @TMobile
#FN5GL #Entry @ColemanCommunitySchools @TMobile
Creative Writing class students participated in the MSAC Writing Competition on Friday! Students did well and submitted three stories based on this month’s fantasy prompt! 📝
10th graders went to the MiCareer Quest event at SVSU last week! They experienced hands-on exploration of a multitude of different career opportunities! One of our 10th graders, Eddie Szostkowski, beat an E-Sports record and won a scholarship to Northwood University! Congratulations, Eddie!
Look at those smiles! Laura and Layna loved having Dad volunteer as a Watch D.O.G! Thanks for volunteering, Sean!
The WATCHD.O.G.S.® volunteer program helps provide positive role models for students, while providing an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety, allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction. Want to be one? Call the elementary school at 989-465-6179 to learn more!
The WATCHD.O.G.S.® volunteer program helps provide positive role models for students, while providing an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety, allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction. Want to be one? Call the elementary school at 989-465-6179 to learn more!
This Saturday, come get spooked at Drama Club's Haunted School! 🦇 👻 It's student-written, student-directed, and student-led . . . even this poster was made by a student! Don't miss this favorite annual event!
The 6th graders had great weather to learn about Ecosystem Succession at Chippewa Nature Center. Students used data circles to collect information about temperature, soil, and biotic/abiotic species from the meadow, the edge, and the forest. 🌿
Join us for the 2026 Scholastic book fair at Coleman Elementary. This year's fair will take place October 20th from 8:20am to 3:00pm and October 21st from 8:20am to 2pm in the art room # 7. This will be a time for teachers to sign-up and bring their classes. The fair will also be open on October 22nd from 12:00pm to 7:30pm during parent-teacher conferences. Everyone is welcome during that time. Thank you for your support as we raise money for new books for our library. See you all soon!
The Jr/Sr High staff enjoyed some great colleague collaboration time during the staff meeting last week! They were discussing best teaching practices.
Seniors participated in College Application Day last week! Seniors who are planning to attend college after high school completed college applications, created their FSA IDs they will need for the FAFSA, and completed other college prep steps. Students who are not planning to attend college explored career pathways in areas that they are interested in or looked into trade apprenticeship requirements and steps.
