CHMS Weekly Update
May 13th - May 17th, 2024
Superintendent Search
The Chippewa Hills School District Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent. The board is soliciting community and staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent. Residents of the District, all staff and administration are encouraged to participate in the process.
The board is being assisted in its search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), a service organization that supports the work of school boards throughout Michigan. Mark Palmer is facilitating the search on behalf of MASB.
Mark will be holding meetings in the District to give the community and staff an opportunity for input. Parents and community members are invited to share their perspectives at a meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center.
Input may also be shared via an online survey, available at this URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chsuptsearch
The survey is being administered by the MASB Executive Search team on behalf of the District and takes about ten minutes to complete. Anonymous individual responses will be combined with those from the face-to-face meetings with stakeholders to provide important community input to the Chippewa Hills Board of Education as it seeks to identify the best candidate for the position.
Learn more about our superintendent search, including a preliminary job posting and search timeline, on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/superintendent-search
Second Step
What are we learning this week?
5th Grade
Because the Elementary program is shorter than the Middle School program, 5th graders have finished their Second Step curriculum!
6th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 25: Making Amends - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn ways to make amends and restore a relationship they may have harmed.
Try this at home - Tell your child about a time you had to make amends with someone. What did you do to repair the harm?
7th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 25: Taking Responsibility for Your Actions - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to take responsibility for their actions in a conflict and make things right.
Try this at home - Discuss with your child a time in your life when you had to take responsibility for your role in a conflict. What did you do to make things right and repair the harm?
8th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 25: Unhealthy Relationships - In this week’s lesson, your child will identify signs of an unhealthy relationship.
Try this at home - Ask your child who they would go to for advice and support if they found themselves in a relationship that was unhealthy. Share why one of your close friends or family members is someone you turn to for advice and support.
Testing is DONE!
We have wrapped up our Spring Testing season! Students who were absent or who needed more time will finish up this week. Great job to all of our students (and staff) for making it through!
Middle School Athletics
Upcoming Events
MS Track & Field
Mon. 5/13 - Away @ Fowler - 4:00pm - Bus departs at 1:30
Wed. 5/15 - Away @ Newaygo - 4:00pm - Bus departs at 2:00
Chippewa Hills Wellness Center Updates
General Info
Here is some general info about the Wellness Center:
Sports Physicals
Did you know you can already schedule your child's sports physical for the 2024-25 school year? The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center - CHWC is taking appointments for sports physicals now! No need to wait for summer and you can avoid the August rush!
Appointments can be completed during the school day or after school. Your insurance will be billed for a well-child exam or a $20 fee will be due at the appointment. As a bonus, all students completing their physical before the end of the school year will be entered into a drawing!
Call 989-967-2290 to schedule your child's appointment today!
School Immunizations
Need to bring your child up to date on their school immunizations? The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center’s team will be on the road this summer to bring vaccines for school children to all Chippewa Hills towns!
The Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be touring the District on these dates:
- Monday, June 10: Mecosta Elementary, 10AM-3PM
- Tuesday, June 11: Remus Mosaic School, 10AM-3PM
- Wednesday, June 12: Weidman Elementary, 10AM-3PM
- Thursday, June 13: Barryton Elementary, 10AM-3PM
All Chippewa Hills District residents between the ages of 5-21 are eligible to participate. There are no out of pocket costs as all vaccines will be billed to your insurance or are free.
Call 989-967-2290 to schedule your appointment today!
Mecosta Youth Academy
The Mecosta County Youth Academy is designed to provide youth in our community an idea of what police work is all about. It helps students understand how a police department operates and gives a glimpse inside. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
America 250 National Contest
In 2026, the United States will mark its Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, America 250, has developed a national contest: America’s Field Trip. Students from grades 3-12 are invited to share what America means to them through essay, artwork, or video. The contest submission deadline is May 17, 2024. Twenty-five first-place awardees from each grade level will receive free travel and lodging for a three-day, two-night trip to a select cultural site. Be sure to review the Official Rules for contest guidelines.
Staff Shout-Outs!
Recent Shout-Outs!
Mrs. Prichard - Paraprofessional
"She's always so funny and nice. She tells the best stories. I think she deserves a shout-out greatly."
Ms. Bass - Band/Orchestra Director
"She's so so nice and always trying to make her students the best they can be, and is a really fun teacher."
Submit a Shout-Out
We need more shout-outs! Fill out the form to show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL STUDENTS!
Chippewa Hills is once again proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2023-2024 school year!
Here is the Lunch Menu Calendar for May
Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.
Coming Up!
May 19th - High School Graduation
May 22nd - 6th Grade Field Trip to Zoo
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
June 3rd - 8th Grade Field Trip
June 4th - Early Release Day
June 5th - Early Release Day - Last Day of School!