
Update- Thursday, January 6, 2022
Yesterday's canceled JV/Varsity Girls Basketball games have been rescheduled for tonight January 6 in Montabella. JV game will begin at 6:00. Bus will leave the high school at 4:00.
Junior High boys basketball will not practice today.
All other practices scheduled for today will be optional. Coaches will communicate with their players as to the status of today's practices.
Drama Club practice is cancelled for today.

If you were planning to donate blood today at the school, you still can, just in a different location. The blood drive has been moved to the VFW Hall in Coleman today. The times will be the same, 8:45am -2:30pm. Please consider donating if you are able to; our National Honor Society really appreciates your help with this.

Coleman Schools will be closed today Thursday, January 6th, due to road conditions. Information will be shared on social media and the website before noon today regarding any afternoon and evening events. Please stay safe and warm today!

The Girls' JV and Varsity Basketball games at Montabella are cancelled this evening.
The Wrestling Meet at home v. Montabella and Valley Lutheran is cancelled.
High School practices this evening are voluntary.
SPARKS is cancelled after school today.
Please be safe if you are on the roads.

Seniors, lets earn some local scholarships!
Join the Midland Area Youth Action Council as we talk with Heather Crowl, Scholarship Coordinator for the Midland Area Community Foundation. During this time you will be walked through the steps of applying for their scholarships.
This virtual Q&A event is open to students and parents. It will take place TONIGHT, January 5th from 6:00-7:30!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84892418419?pwd=dUFpQXpKcEd3MUc5d0psc0hUR05Fdz09
Meeting ID: 848 9241 8419
Passcode: 737554

Welcome back to all of our students, staff and families and Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2022 for everyone.


McKayla Stillwell was awarded a certificate and a $50.00 check this fall for her Peace Poster entry in the annual Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Her Poster has now moved on to the district competition. Great job McKayla! Best of luck in the districts!
Also, a big thank you to the Coleman Lions Club and a very special thank you to Ann Roeseler for her continued support for our students and their artwork.


In October, 7th grade students wrote essays as part of an essay contest sponsored by the VFW. The topic was “How Can I Be a Good American?” The winners from the Coleman Post #1071 were announced just before break.
Winning first place was Bailey Gates, and second place was awarded to Danica Sabat. Emia Champaign earned third place. Each winner was awarded a cash prize, courtesy of VFW Post #1071.
Congratulations to our essay winners, and a special thank you to VFW Post #1071 for their generous prize donations!


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the entire Comet Family! Wishing you safe travels, time with family and friends and relaxing days with many naps. 🎄 See you January 3rd for a fantastic 2022!

Congratulations to Coleman's own Bailey McCoy, who was the recipient of the DAR John Alden Chapter Good Citizens Award. Way to go, Bailey!



We're celebrating our Holiday Spirit at the Jr/Sr High through next week and heading into Christmas break!


Herff Jones has Coleman achievement jackets ready to order! If you are involved in sports, clubs, or academics, consider ordering a jacket to display your varsity letter and any medals.


As many of you may be aware of, schools received one-time, short-term use federal funds called ESSER funding due to COVID.
There are specific areas we are allowed to spend this funding, but would like input from you, the community to share your thoughts with us on what you feel are the greatest needs.
The more people providing their input the better and this will be sent out to families as well. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey by December 11th (this coming Saturday): https://forms.gle/9Evw8VXQA2RTdfF87

Winter Athletics practices are option for the following sports today. All other practices are canceled. Contact your coach for more information.
HS Girls Basketball - 2:00-3:30
Varsity Boys Basketball - 3:30-5:30
JV Boys Basketball - 5:30-7:00

CORRECTION- For the Band/Choir Concert at Warriner this evening, show starts at 6:30 p.m., not 6:00 p.m. Band students should arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Choir students should arrive at 5:00 p.m. Choir should wear their concert dresses or black choir shirts.
JH Girls Basketball - No practice today
HS Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheer, Bowling, Wrestling - Non-mandatory practices as scheduled

From Mr. Burkhart: The school closing has changed a few things, but the Warriner Concert is still happening tonight and it will still be awesome!
There will be no bus to Warriner from school and no dinner for students.
Instead, parents/guardians/family should arrive at Plachta Auditorium in Warriner Hall at CMU with students no later than 5:30pm. Maps and information were sent to all students/ parents of Band/ Choir students through Skyward. If you have your instrument at home, please bring it to Warriner with your music.If your instrument is at school, please let Mr. Burkhart know as soon as possible and he will bring it to Warriner today so it will be there when you arrive.
Please remember masks are required in the theater. Doors open at 5;30 p.m. and show starts at 6;00 p.m.!

Coleman Schools are closed today, Monday, Dec. 6, due to road/weather conditions.
Stay tuned for information regarding the Christmas Concert at Warriner that is scheduled for today and any practices. Stay safe and warm!

Welcome to our newest Board of Education Trustee, Mrs. Jackie Germain. Jackie was appointed at the October Board Meeting to the space left vacant by Kevin Bock. We thank Kevin for his support and thoughtfulness in decision making during his time on the Board.
Other members of the current Board are: Lorie Fox (President), Travis Aultman (Vice-President), Chris Blake (Treasurer), Karen Bressette (Secretary), Angela Brooks (Trustee), Jennifer Murray (Trustee).

Bus 11J/ Camel is running approximately 15 minutes behind this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 1st. Thank you for your patience.

More of our students checking out the sights in NYC, including the Rockettes. #Coleman #growingforthefuture #education #band #choir #CometPride


