Coloma Newsletter

Dear Coloma Families,

As the calendar turns to May, we look back on a productive and meaningful April at Coloma. Following a refreshing spring break, our students returned to the classrooms with renewed focus as we head toward the finish line of the 2025-2026 academic year. We took time this month to celebrate our planet and our community, highlighted by the National Honor Society’s successful park cleanup for Earth Day. We also celebrated National Volunteer Week by honoring the dedicated individuals whose fundraising and classroom support help our district thrive.

Looking ahead, we have a busy May on the horizon. We will kick off the month with Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) and invite you to join us in thanking our educators for the incredible work they do for our students. Additionally, a reminder that the district’s Bond proposal for facility improvements is on the May 5th ballot. Please remember to vote!

We are so proud of the progress our Comets have made this spring and look forward to a strong finish to the school year.

Sincerely,

Dave Ehlers

Superintendent

In March, out of 68 votes, 39 respondents said their favorite early spring activity is having enough daylight after school to go outside!

Here’s an overview of our district’s academic calendar for May, so you don’t miss a beat! You can access the full 2025-2026 academic year calendar here.

Don’t miss out on showing your Comet Pride at our upcoming spring sporting events. Visit the link below for a schedule of events and to purchase tickets!

https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4170

Coloma Elementary:

School total: 214,539

1st place classroom: Mrs. Martindale’s second grade class read 21,452 minutes

Coloma Intermediate:

School total: 41,893

1st place classroom: Mrs. Ulleg's fourth grade class read 13,504 minutes

Our Coloma High School Band hit a high note over Spring Break during an incredible trip to Orlando! Beyond exploring Universal Studios and Disney World, students participated in a professional recording session with the Disney Imagination Campus. The group recorded "I See the Light" from Tangled, receiving a professionally mastered copy of their performance synced to the original movie scene. It was a fantastic experience for our musicians, and we look forward to more life-changing trips like this in the future!

At Coloma, the love of reading didn't end with March! Coloma Junior High kept the momentum going with the launch of our "Drop Everything and Read" (DEAR) initiative. For two weeks in April, the entire school paused daily for 10 minutes of uninterrupted reading of our shared book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. Let’s keep those pages turning, Comets!

Coloma Intermediate recently showcased their dedication and ingenuity at the Elementary Science Olympiad administered by Berrien RESA. Our Comets were part of 28 schools with over 700 students who spent the day learning about science through non-competitive, hands-on activities and experiments that truly represent the best of our school spirit. Congratulations, students!

It’s official: Coloma Elementary has some of the most dedicated readers in the district! By working together, logging countless hours and diving into new stories, students didn't just meet their goal—they crushed it. And, as promised, Principal Severin held up her end of the bargain by kissing Sir Pig at a recent assembly! Congratulations, students for crushing Reading Month and thank you, Principal Severin, for being a good sport!

Our Student Spotlight this month is shining on India Baker! India Baker is a kind, positive and bright 6th-grade Comet who consistently goes out of her way to help others. A dedicated leader, she serves on the Student Council, the Yearbook Committee and is a key creator of the CJHS bi-weekly news program, The Scoop. India’s tenacity and hard work have earned her straight A’s and a spot in the Good Citizenship Celebration.

We are incredibly proud to have her in our Junior High family and look forward to her future accomplishments!

This month’s Staff Spotlight shines down on Coloma High’s Food Service Director, Shelley Mazigian. Shelley is the heart of the CHS cafeteria, where she is known for her kindness and her commitment to making breakfast and lunch the best part of the day for our students.

We love having you on our team, Shelley!

The district's bond proposal is on the upcoming ballot. Don't forget to make your voice heard!

A principal puckers-up for a good cause