Recently, Mr. McCormack's Biology class completed a cell lab comparing plant to animal cells using 15 top-of-the-line microscopes. The students' objective was to use their own cheek cells to compare with common onion cells. Coleman puts a strong focus on securing funds in Science to provide students resources that will best guide their learning at a high level. Zoology courses are also funded for dissections at a level to rival many Division 1 colleges for the same course. Thank you to our anonymous donors for providing the funding for these microscopes. You are appreciated!
Christmas Spirit Week is starting up on Thursday next week for the Jr/Sr High! Join in on the festive fun before we leave for winter break!
Congrats to our Comet Ty Murray for earning the prestigious DAR Good Citizens Award! Ty was chosen by our teachers to represent Coleman in the DAR Good Citizens Award contest. He was chosen for his character, leadership qualities, and involvement in school activities. Pictured is Ty, his dad, and Mrs. Shumaker, along with the other area recipients of the award. We are so proud of your hard work and commitment, Ty!
You can watch the entire awards ceremony on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ5Ge4XIYzw You can also read the Midland Daily News article here: https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/DAR-honors-high-school-Good-Citizens-17601125.php
Attention Senior Parents: Cap & gown and graduation orders were taken at CHS last week. If you or your senior did not turn in an order, please place your senior’s order before December 10. The Herff Jones Company is our official provider. Orders can be placed on their website, www.miherffjones.com.
If you have any questions concerning your order please call their office at (989) 773-1337 or email them at info@miherffjones.com. Do not contact the high school office. Thank you!
Miss J's Spanish classes just finished reading the novel El Capibara con Botas before Thanksgiving. Since the novel is about animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, students decided to raise money to adopt animals from Ecuador! 3rd hour adopted a blue-footed booby, and 6th hour chose a jaguar. Students raised $120 during the unit in order to symbolically adopt these animals through the World Wildlife Fund!
Before the snow started to fly, students spent time working in the Agriscience Outdoor Land Lab. Students are seen here near the compost pile and raised garden beds our K-12 and County Ag students have built and tended. Photo credit to Nathan Clarke from the seat of a combine during corn harvest at the Land Lab.
Thank you to our Jr./Sr. High School Counselor, Emily, for applying for a grant that we were just awarded! This grant will help cover costs of college advising events that we host throughout the school year. Thank you for helping our students explore their futures and find success!
Tomorrow night. Support the Junior class and have some fun!
Next week is Kindness Week! Here is the Jr/Sr High School's schedule of themes and events. Let's remember to always be kind to ourselves and others, not only next week, but every day! Help spread the love, Comets!
Drama Club is still seeking a couple of props for the upcoming Christmas play on December 15th! Please let Mrs. Shumaker know if you'd like to donate, or if you know of someone who can!
Thank you to our anonymous donors whose generosity has allowed us to purchase new scientific calculators and microscopes at our Jr./Sr. High School. Here's just a few pictures of students using some of the calculators. We greatly appreciate our community members!
Jr/Sr High Comet News is back this school year! Episode #1 is out now! Check out this link to see highlights from Homecoming: Spirit Week, Parade, Powderpuff Football, and the Varsity Football Game! https://youtu.be/m7d0FKwb2tU
Student/athletes and their parents are expected to attend to meet their coaches and understand the expectations for the upcoming season.
The meeting will start in the High School auditorium with a brief presentation from the Athletic Director and an Athletic Boosters representative. Coaches will then break off into classrooms to do their individual parent meetings.
3v3 basketball tournament hosted by our CTE business students Friday night! All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Here are some pictures from the 10th grade MiCareerQuest field trip last week!
The tickets for all district games are available on GoFan! Since Volleyball Districts are in Vestaburg this year, and purchasing tickets online through GoFan is REQUIRED (no physical tickets or cash accepted at the door) here's how you get your tickets: Google GoFan, then search Vestaburg on the GoFan site. Find the Coleman game (Wed Nov 2nd), then buy your $7 ticket. OR, follow this link to go straight there! https://gofan.co/app/events/736701?schoolId=MI10274
Many thanks to our WatchDOGS volunteers so far this year: Ryan Baker (with daughter Kyleigh), Matt Sysak (with son Crase), Stefan Jones (with nephew Dane), and Matt Huber (with sons Jason and Mathew)! We enjoyed having you hang out with us for a day. The kids had a good time, too!
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.
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
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!
