Coleman Community Schools

Important announcement regarding Homecoming festivities: due to scheduling of officials and event management conflicts, we have had to adapt our Homecoming schedule for this year. On Friday, October 7th, we will have our Homecoming parade at 5:30, which will be followed by a Powder Puff football game at 7 pm. On Saturday, October 8th, we will host our Homecoming football game at 11 am, and in the evening from 8pm to 11pm, we will host our Homecoming dance for the high schoolers. Please spread the word so the community is informed of this year's big change!

Project Community Connect -- an opportunity to learn about the resources available to you in our community! Check out this flier for more details.

There was a great turnout this morning for our Senior's last first day of school! This is going to be the best year yet for all of you. Enjoy it as much as you can! If you attended senior sunrise and you have any other fun pictures to share from this morning, please be sure to send them to pr@colemanschools.net if you'd like them posted to the website!

Attention incoming seniors! Join your senior class on Monday morning to enjoy the sunrise and a continental breakfast on the football field to celebrate your last first day of school!

Thanks to all the families, staff members, and organizations that showed up to make our annual open houses a success! We had a lot of fun, and are looking forward to having our students back for the new school year. See you soon, Comets!

School starts Monday, and the fall athletics season has begun. As we really get rolling, you can keep track of school events on your own Google calendar. Simply go to colemanschools.net, select which calendar (District, Jr/Sr High, or Elementary) you'd like to follow from the drop down at the top right, and click the 'link' near the center of the screen. Ta da, all additions and changes will automatically upload to your calendar! Of course, you can always just download the Comet app and check there, too! Go to your app store and search 'coleman schools mi' and tap on the little Comet logo that pops up.

Our awesome custodians have spent the summer cleaning and preparing so we can get back to school Monday morning! Instruction starts in both buildings at 8am for a full day. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the buildings.

We're still trying to fill a few openings: School Day Only Custodian - https://5il.co/1gm0x Culinary Arts Teacher - https://5il.co/1gj49 CTE Lab Assistant - https://5il.co/1g4iw Paraprofessional - https://5il.co/1fvrm Maintenance Supervisor - https://5il.co/1fjxv Special Ed Teacher - https://5il.co/1cqkt Elementary Teacher - https://5il.co/1aoaz As well as a number of coaches and advisors that can all be found at the employment link: https://www.colemanschools.net/page/employment-opportunities

At the Open House tomorrow evening, keep an eye out for our newest staff members and show them a warm Comet welcome! Karly Larsen - Dean of Students, both buildings Tara Wittington - Kindergarten Teacher, Elementary Ella Williams - STAR Advisor, Jr/Sr High (continuing Social Worker, Elementary) Kirstin Torreano - History/Electives Teacher, Jr/Sr High Courtney Nartker - 4th Grade Teacher, Elementary Emily Willoughby - Counselor, Jr/Sr High Kelly Peckham - American Sign Language Teacher, both schools Monique Reuter - Social Worker, Jr/Sr High Christian Maloney - Athletic Director, Jr/Sr High

Attention parents: there is a new method to make payments for your students' meal purchases! Please know that although every student is eligible for free meals at Coleman, you will need to register for this new payment method if your student would like to make additional food purchases beyond their daily free meal. Please read the instructions to register here: https://5il.co/1gml6, or visit the Food Services page here to learn more about the school's meal program! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/jr-sr-high-school/page/dining

Please welcome Melissa Allen, who will be the Jr High Volleyball Coach this year. We are excited to have Melissa working with our students since she already knows the group, has a strong athletic background and is very caring about our students' successes. Thank you, Melissa! Also, please welcome Jess Araway who will be supporting the high school volleyball teams as an Assistant Coach. Thank you, Jess, for working with our students and building their skills!

A few reminders for the start of the year: Aug. 22 @ 7 p.m. is 7th Grade Orientation Aug. 23 @ 7 p.m. is the Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Jr./Sr. High Cafe. All are welcome! Aug. 24 Open House for all students & families- Elem. 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Jr./Sr. High 6-7:00 p.m. Aug. 29 First Day of School. School starts @ 8:00 a.m. for both buildings this year, different than previous years. Also, it is a full day for students. Aug. 31 1st Early Release Day- Students release at 1:50 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High & 2:00 p.m. at the Elem. EVERY Wed. unless it is a half day. Sept. 2-5 No School for Labor Day Weekend And if you haven't heard the most recent announcement, in addition to the added courses at the Jr./Sr. High and added support positions for students at both buildings, we will also add a new Career-Technical Education Program in addition to Agriscience. This year, high school students will be able to attend "Coleman Culinary at The Depot", located in the former Depot Restaurant, 320 E. Railway for 2 hours/day. We're thrilled to offer this program to students across Midland, Clare and Gladwin Counties. And we're looking forward to connecting our youngest students to the CTE students and teachers as well. If you have friends/families looking to register their child, just stop in the office or visit our Enrollment Page at www.colemanschools.net. Can't wait to see all of you soon!

School piano no longer in use for a donation to the school music program and pick up yourself. Please contact jmccormack@colemanschools.net 989.465.6060 if interested.

Attention Dual Enrollment/Early College students: please be sure that you are checking your Delta emails for class schedules and textbook information.

Announcement -- Coleman Culinary at the Depot! The Midland County Culinary CTE Program, formerly at Windover, will be moving to Coleman Community Schools for the 2022-2023 school year! It is moving fast and students will start in the program this fall from all over Midland County! It will be hosted in the former historic train depot, also known as the former Yesterday's Depot restaurant that many longtime Coleman residents will remember. Please follow this link to read the full press release: https://5il.co/1gj2p

It's not too late to sign up for your student's back-to-school immunizations during our Open Houses on Wednesday! The Health Department will be stationed in the Jr/Sr High Auditorium. This is a great opportunity to receive all of the back-to-school immunizations your K-12 student might still be missing, including the COVID-19 vaccine for those that are interested. They will only bring what they need, so if you'd like to participate, or you'd like to assess what immunizations your student still needs, please contact the nurse, Shelley, at (989) 832-6662.

Now through Nov. 1, Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program encourages eligible farmers to enroll for the chance to direct $5,000 donations to local eligible nonprofits, schools or ag programs. America’s Farmers programs have awarded $65 million to thousands of nonprofits, schools and ag students across rural America since its inception in 2010. To enroll for a chance to direct a donation, check out @AmericasFarmers website for more info:  www.americasfarmers.com  or call 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. It only takes a few minutes to potentially make an impact for a rural nonprofit or school in your area.

Are you going to the FREE Backpack Giveaway event hosted at the Family Center on August 25th? If so, make sure you register by this Friday, the 19th to ensure your student will receive a backpack for back-to-school!

The annual school open houses are coming up very soon! Make sure to stop by on August 24th from 5:30 - 6:30 at the elementary or 6-7 at the high school for your class schedule, food, and a chance to meet your teachers before school starts on the 29th! Also -- the Midland County Department of Public Health will be providing all recommended back to school vaccines as well as the COVID-19 vaccine in the high school auditorium during the open houses. Please contact Shelley to assess what vaccines your child might need – (989) 832-6662.

7th grade Orientation is next Monday! Students can pick up schedules, meet the principal, practice locker combinations, and tour the building. Orientation will begin in the Jr/Sr High auditorium.