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.
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!
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.
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.
For those outside of our district that are interested in enrolling at Coleman Schools through a School of Choice application this school year, please see the notice posted on the Enrollment page here: https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment.
If you are submitting a School of Choice application this year, all paperwork is due by the end of the first week of school! (Thursday, September 1st)
In-Person workshop on September 7th from 5-7:45pm in Mt. Pleasant for families of students with disabilities (and professionals who work with them in school settings) with national presenter Sean Roy speaking about preparing for employment.
Registration link for families: https://EmploymentFamiliesWorkshop.eventbrite.com
Coming up on August 26th, the CES PTO is hosting a FREE outdoor movie night at the elementary school, featuring the film Sing 2! Check out this flier for more information.
Congrats to our Comets, Elley and Kal Johnson, who both placed at the Isabella County Fair! Elley took 1st, 4th, and 5th. Kal took two 1st place wins -- one in Showmanship and one in Market, plus an additional 2nd place in Market. Outstanding work!
Ms. Laken Berthume has accepted a position as our JV Volleyball Coach. Laken helped with the team a bit last year and is an alumni with her own experience here at Coleman. We're excited to have her on board with our athletes starting on Friday! Please welcome her!
It's a small world! Recently, we were sent this great picture from a birthday party by an attendee who works with Coleman Schools through another organization. She shared that when she got there, "everyone was from Coleman" and there were "lots of good memories of school". This is the Class of 1980. #CometAlum #Community #Coleman #Comets #CometPride
Congratulations, Brantley, on your Grand Champion Market Steer! Wow great accomplishment!
