The Mid-Michigan chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (MMAIChE) is offering a scholarship for Michigan Technological University’s (MTU) Summer Youth Program to promote the education of potential future engineers. Applications are being accepted until November 21, 2022. The Pre-College Exploration Program offers one-week courses at the MTU campus that give high school students an opportunity to explore careers and develop skills in engineering and science. The students will participate in laboratory, classroom and field experiences in a selected career area.
More information about the Summer Youth Program is here: http://www.syp.mtu.edu/index.php
Remember to check the Student Resources page for other opportunities like this one, along with scholarship opportunities for college, senior newsletters, and more! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/jr-sr-high-school/page/student-resources
The Dental Bus is coming soon! Sign up by November 1st to receive treatment on November 7th at the Elementary School, or November 8th at the the Jr/Sr High School. Dental services that they offer include exams, cleanings, and even fillings/extractions if needed! Also, if you have no insurance, it's still totally free. Sign up online or return a signed permission form to the school office for your child. www.myschooldentist.com.
Come chat with the Superintendent! There's a Comet Chat with Mrs. McCormack scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, at Pizza Man's. This is your opportunity to ask questions, give input or feedback, or just to chat for a bit. Feel free to stop by!
5th-12th grade students attended the Violence Prevention Partnership's Leadership Day at Bullock Creek High School on 10/19/22 with our Social-Emotional Coach/Support Specialist, Mrs. Lagalo!
Students/parents! Feel free to follow this link to download and print/share any pics you'd like from this gallery of photos from the Homecoming Dance. Looks like you all had so much fun! https://4ever.shootproof.com/gallery/19502849/
Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Araway who will be the Assistant Track Coach for Mr. Thomas and Mr. Kalitta this coming spring!
Athletic Boosters are meeting tonight at 7 pm at the Jr/Sr High School. Please consider stopping by if you're interested; all meetings are open to the community. See you there!
Coming up on the November 8th ballot, we have 3 terms for Coleman School Board of Education Trustee seats. Please remember to get out and VOTE, either on November 8th or anytime prior by Absentee Ballot!
There's only two weeks left for farmers in the community to enroll in the Bayer Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities program! Through Nov. 1, this 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.
Andrea Secrease, the Executive Director at the Greater Midland Coleman Family Center (formerly the Railway Family Center), shared at the Board Meeting last night some of the great things that they provide for the community, including athletic clubs for children, adults, and seniors, partnerships with multiple charitable organizations to help provide community support, and hosting the Coleman Community Market that sells goods at prices below retail. Andrea informed the board that the Family Center would be unable to support their kids, families, and seniors without their partnership with Coleman Schools. We’re so happy to have this resource available to our students and our community!
6th grade Comets Brystal Berthume and Savannah Lattimer were the first Pledge Leaders of the school year at tonight’s board meeting! The girls earned this honor by turning in their “I Spy a Leader” tickets for the chance to win. They did a great job getting the meeting started. Thanks girls!
Come chat with the Superintendent today! There are TWO Comet Chats w/ Mrs. McCormack scheduled for today, Monday Oct. 17th: 8:00 am - 9:00 am in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium, and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the Depot (320 E Railway St). This is your opportunity to ask questions, give input or feedback, or just to chat for a bit. Can't make it? There's one more scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, at Pizza Man's. Feel free to stop by!
The Dental Bus will be visiting Coleman Elementary on November 7th this year! If you didn't already fill out a form for your child to receive dental care through the Dental Bus, sign up at www.MySchoolDentist.com.
October is College Month! This month you can expect Rep Visits, College Application Day, FAFSA Night, and a Career Quest field trip to SVSU (10th grade only)! Let's spread the excitement of College Month by wearing College Gear every Thursday in October! HS students who wear College Gear each Thursday in October will be entered to win a $5 fast food gift card! Please spread the word, and good luck!
There are TWO Comet Chats w/ Mrs. McCormack scheduled for tomorrow, Monday Oct. 17th: 8:00 am - 9:00 am in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium, and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the Depot (320 E Railway St). This is your opportunity to meet with the Superintendent and ask questions, give input or feedback, or just to chat for a bit. Can't make it? There's one more scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, at Pizza Man's. Feel free to stop by!
Drama Club is prepping for the upcoming Christmas play! If you're looking for a way to be involved, consider donating props from this list. Contact jshumaker@colemanschools.net with any questions or offers!
Interested in purchasing one of last year's high school yearbooks? Mr. Kalitta and the yearbook class are selling them for only $45! Send an email to jkalitta@colemanschools.net to secure your copy. Thanks for helping support our Comets!
Sent in by Comet senior Paige Lynch: "Brayden Servis, Jade Rinas and I attended the first session of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute conference for the 2022-2023 school year last Friday, headed by Dr. Thorns (Chief Diversity Officer) at SVSU. We are excited to continue attending the monthly sessions to further our leadership qualities as well as develop new tactics for engaging peers in leadership roles." Thanks for sharing, Paige! We love to see what our Comets are up to. Remember that anyone can share their Comet student, alumni, or community news and accomplishments with pr@colemanschools.net to have them shared to our social media.
We have a couple of staff recognition days to celebrate! Thank you to both our custodial/maintenance staff and to our administrators for all that you do to keep our district up and running effectively! We are so glad that you are all a part of our team, you each make an enormous impact in your own way! Take some time today to thank the Custodians, Maintenance Staff, and Administrators in your life.
Hey, everyone! We have some new job postings available for elementary teacher, secretarial aide, and para-professional. Please check out the attached image for more info, and for more job postings, visit our Employment page linked here. Don't forget to SHARE if you know someone that may be interested! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/employment-opportunities
