In an effort to help students explore and experience careers, Midland County ESA is offering 5 unique camps this summer! Here's one of them:
What's on the Menu – A Tour of the Mitten, Ag/Culinary Camp: June 24-26 This camp is a farm to plate experience presented by the Coleman Agriscience Program and the Coleman Culinary Program. This will be held at The Depot Restaurant in Coleman with convenient transportation from Midland. Students will learn about food preparation, menu planning and source local ingredients from our Agriscience program in a hands-on way.
For more details on dates and costs please see the attached flier.
Please use this link to register for all summer camps:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Myto3oK5JaWxG-DWgQztX3pehpZwob3fDZsuy6_0Njg/edit
Monica and Matt Sysak were WatchDOGS at the elementary on Friday, March 15th. You can tell by the smile that Crase was happy and proud to have both his parents here!
For today's (hopefully) last snowstorm of the year, something to entertain all of you. I hope you all have a wonderful break full of relaxation and fun! See you on Tuesday, April 2nd.
The 4th grade class recently enjoyed another educational trip to the Chippewa Nature Center! #growingforthefuture
Thanks to our three pledge leaders from the Board Meeting Monday night: Dane, Elissa, and Avery! You all did a very excellent job representing the elementary school! #ColemanCometPride #growingforthefuture
Shout-out to Nick Katzinger for his years of coaching so many girls basketball teams at various levels. We appreciate your always wanting to raise the competitive level of our athletes and thank you for the time you've given to the sport. Glad you will still be around during our spring sports!
Ms. Paola, one of our 6th grade ELL students, worked with Ms. J over the last few weeks to create these multicultural showcases next to the elementary main office! One of them is titled "Positivity Around the World" and the other is called "Languages of the Comets."
Each showcase has buttons attached that will read aloud different phrases in foreign languages, with the translations included as well.
Gracias Paola for the unique project! The kids have been loving pressing the buttons as they walk through the halls.
#growingforthefuture #ColemanCometPride #academicsartsathleticsagriculture
Powerlifting state meet results! Overall it was a very successful day for the girls and full of PR’s. Coach Thomas is very proud!
Ava Gross
Squat: 140
Bench: 90
Deadlift: 230
Total: 460
Ava had a total PR increase of 20lbs. And placed tied for 20th in her weight class.
Kapre Lynch
Squat: 190
Bench: 120
Deadlift: 295
Total: 605
Kapre had a total PR increase of 25lbs. She medaled and placed 8th overall in her weight class.
Great job, ladies!!!
The Legacy Center for Community Success is offering a series of classes just for teens struggling with vaping and nicotine addiction hosted at their office in Midland. If there is a group of 5 teens or more from the school district that are interested in this program, they will be willing to host a class here in Coleman to make it more accessible for us! Sign up using the QR code on the poster or call The Legacy Center at (989) 496-1425.
In case you missed it -- some pics from Monday's Fine Arts Night! #growingforthefuture #ColemanCometPride #academicsartsathleticsagriculture
At the MHSAA division four singles tournament back in February at Sheridan Lanes, Coleman had one boys bowler win his way past the elimination round - Jacob Butters! Jacob won his first match 160 to 118 against Carson City-Crystal and moved up to the final 8 bowlers, winning that match also 150-148 against St Charles. Jacob finished in 4th place and won a medal, which is outstanding in a starting field of 21 bowlers! Awesome job, Jacob!
Three students from Coleman Junior-Senior High were named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three eighth grade students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for their school, are Kendall Allen, first, Parker Klopf, second, and Sara Husted, third. All three
students received an award certificate for their achievement.
As the school’s first place winner, Kendall’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for
permanent display at the school. In addition, her essay will advance to the state level of
competition. Those winners will be announced later in the spring.
Several thousand eighth grade students from over 200 Michigan schools participated in the 2023-2024 America & Me Essay Contest. The topic of the contest was “My Personal Michigan Hero.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encourages Michigan youth to explore the greatness of America and its people. As the sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance has earned eleven national awards. Congratulations to these students for their excellence in writing!
Photo attached: (left to right)
Parker Klopf, Kendall Allen, Sara Husted
Have you noticed a few new faces around here? We'd like to officially welcome new staff members Chef Jacob Moore and Mrs. Rachel Hamina to our district!
Chef Jacob Moore is our new Culinary instructor! He started working alongside Chef Andy, who was subbing in the position for us this school year. Chef Jacob is going to be a great asset with our students. He has immediately begun building relationships with them, has a strong knowledge of how to teach different people using different strategies, and has jumped in full force learning about the program and is excited to continue building it. We're excited to have him on board! Chef Andy will still be a part of our team, coming in from time to time to provide some of his expertise and support what Chef Jacob has planned. Please help Chef Jacob feel welcome!
Mrs. Rachel Hamina started in our Student Support Specialist (formerly Counselor) role back in February. Mrs. Hamina has worked with college students in the area of course selection and competency, spent time in an academy working with students with IEPs and 504 plans, and has been serving in her most recent role as an MCAN Advisor in Bullock Creek (same position as Mr. Zink does for us). Can't wait for you to meet her!
The Leader In Me Extravaganza - Leap into Leadership last Thursday was a huge success! The evening was well-attended, well-executed, and a great demonstration of student leadership skills.
The new senior newsletter for March is now available on the Student Resources page, along with a TON of other super helpful information like available college scholarships, upcoming college open houses, lists of local universities, and more! Check it out!
https://www.colemanschools.net/o/jr-sr-high-school/page/student-resources
Congratulations to our Ignite E-Games team! They placed 2nd in SuperSmashBrothers competition among other Ignite teams in Clare on Saturday. Undefeated, they battled the other undefeated team A from Beaverton and fell in the sudden death match! It was a nail biter!
Our NHS chapter will host the next Blood Drive Thursday at the Jr/Sr High. Walk ins are welcome but appontments can be scheduled at https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/153722.
6th graders visited Chippewa Nature Center to explore ways animals adapt to their environment. Students created a habitat for their ”critter” using fluff, feathers, and fat. They measured their critters' temperature, built their habitat, and placed them outside. Students were then given an animal and explored the forest looking for food their animal could forage in the winter. After about 30 minutes, students retrieved their "critters" and measured their temperatures again. The least amount of temperature loss proved to be a good habitat.
At the February Board of Education meeting, a few of Mr. Liechty and Mrs. Pelletier's 3rd graders gave a presentation about their trip to the State capitol.
