Welcome Fall

As we kick off a new school year, the spirit of our community is brighter than ever! This back-to-school season brought an incredible wave of unexpected helpings hands and generous donations to our schools, and we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude.

We've long known that it takes a village to support our students, and your actions have shown just how strong that village is. The generosity we've witnessed will make a real difference in the lives of many children as they settle into their classrooms.

Corporate Kindness Makes a Big Impact

We'd like to extend a special thank you to the following businesses for their thoughtful contributions:

• Vaupell in Constantine demonstrated their commitment to local education by donating a substantial amount of school supplies to our students at Eastside Elementary. These essential items will help set all students up for a successful year.

• The team at Lippert in Middlebury went above and beyond with a friendly and very competitive back-to-school drive. This phenomenal effort raised both funds and school supplies that were distributed to both Riverside Elementary and Eastside Elementary. Their enthusiasm and drive will provide a significant boost to both schools.

A Gift of Warmth

In addition to these incredible drives, we were touched by the kindness of an anonymous donor who contributed a generous supply of clothing for our students. This thoughtful gift will help ensure children have comfortable, appropriate attire, removing one more barrier to a successful school day.

The overwhelming response and commitment from our local businesses and neighbors have been truly heartwarming. We are beyond grateful for our community's generosity in supporting our students, teachers, and schools. Thank you for making this a memorable and successful start to the school year!

We have wonderful news to share with our school community!

Thanks to our continued and valued partnership with Chartwells Food Service, we are thrilled to announce that all students at Constantine Public Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch throughout the entire 2025–2026 school year.

Here is what you can expect for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year.

✅ Breakfast & Lunch – Free for all students
✅ Dinner – Free for Middle & High School students

⏰ Breakfast Times by Building

• 🦅 High School: 7:25–7:50 a.m.

• 🦅 Middle School: 7:40–7:50 a.m.

• 🦅 Riverside Elementary: 7:35–7:45 a.m.

• 🦅 Eastside Elementary: 7:40–8:00 a.m.

Riggs, our school comfort dog, is settling in wonderfully to the school climate across our buildings. This year, Constantine Middle School is partnering with School Resource Officer Stark to provide fun and meaningful opportunities for students to interact with Riggs.

Through the middle school’s Rise Up ticket program, students can now earn “Riggs Bucks”. These can be redeemed for a special one-on-one session with Riggs in the office during Homeroom. This new reward has quickly become a favorite, with students eagerly looking forward to starting their day alongside Riggs.

These moments not only give students a positive start to their day but also help strengthen the bond between our students, staff, and our School Resource Officer. Riggs has already made a big impact, and we’re excited to continue building these connections throughout the year!

On September 12th, our school grounds transformed into a hub of excitement as we hosted the Friday Football Tailgate! This special pre-game event brought an incredible energy to our small town, shining a spotlight on the spirited rivalry between Schoolcraft and Constantine in a way that was truly unforgettable.

The atmosphere was electric, showcasing the best of our community spirit and school pride. Attendees enjoyed a fantastic lineup of activities, including:

• Delicious offerings from Tacos Guerrerenses and Small Town Girl Concession & Catering.

• Custom-made spirit wear from a BOFA.

• A chance to soak the Varsity Volleyball Team in the ever-popular dunk tank!

• Vibrant designs from our talented cheerleaders at the face painting station.

• Football Target Toss hosted by Rocket Football/Cheer

The fun didn't stop there! With the help of all our community partners, the evening was complete with rally towels, mini footballs, corn hole, an exciting onstage show, and even interviews with some of our community's finest.

A unique highlight of the evening was the incredible hands-on learning experience for our students. Our High School Digital Media Marketing class was granted a behind-the-scenes look at the production! Students got to see what goes into creating a high-quality pre-game show, similar to what they see on TV, offering invaluable insight into professional media production.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our show sponsors, all of our tailgate sponsors, and especially to Friday Football Tailgate for bringing such extra fun and excitement to our town. Events like this remind us of the great things that happen when our schools and community come together!

Get ready for another exciting year of Falcon athletics! Season athletic passes for the 2025–2026 school year are now available for purchase.

• Season Passes – $80 each, available online through our ticket portal: GoFan – Constantine Public Schools.

• Senior Citizen Passes – Residents age 62 and older are eligible for a free Southwestern Athletic Conference pass, which admits the pass holder into any regular-season conference event. (Please note: this pass is not valid for MHSAA tournament games.) Visit the Athletic Office to get yours.

As a reminder, senior citizens and military members also receive free admission to all CHS and CMS regular-season home events—just let our ticket taker know at the gate.

Don’t miss a chance to support our student-athletes all year long. Go Falcons!

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:

• Jason Sorn

• Josh Gold

• Jake Bower

• The 2002 Girls Track & Field Team

We invite the community to help us honor these outstanding Falcons during two special events:

• Friday, October 3, 2025 – Recognition before the home football game

• Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Formal Ceremony & Dinner

Come celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of our Hall of Fame inductees. Go Falcons!

🎟️ Tickets for the dinner can be purchased by clicking the link below.

Falcon Families,

This November, Constantine Public Schools will have an Operating Millage Proposal on the ballot. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, district voters will be asked to consider restoring the non-homestead operating millage to the statutory maximum of 18 mills.

• Applies only to: businesses, rental properties, and second homes

• Does not affect: owner-occupied primary residences (where you live)

• Last approved: 2013

If approved, the restoration would provide the operating funds required for day-to-day expenses such as classroom materials, programming, transportation, and maintenance. Without approval, Constantine Public Schools would lose approximately over $300,000 in state funding for classroom programs and student support.

Learn more by visiting our Operating Millage Web Page below.

• 9.29.25 - CMS Schoology Night - 4:30 - 6:00 PM
• 9.29.25 - ⚽️ Soccer ⚽️ - Senior Night - 5:00 PM
• 10.1.25 - Student Count Day
• 10.4.25 - Hall of Fame Induction Dinner/Ceremony - 6:30 PM
• 10.7.25 - 💕🏐 Dig Pink Volleyball Match 💕🏐 - 5:30 PM

• 10.8.25 - CHS Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:00 -7:00 PM
• 10.17.25 - 🏈 Homecoming 🏈 - 7:00 PM
• 10.18.25 - 🎃 FFIT Trunk or Treat 👻 @ Riverside Elementary - 2:00 - 4:00 PM
• 10.20.25 - Board of Education Meeting @ Mason Township Hall - 6:00 PM
• 10.21.25 - 🥬 Free Fresh Food Distribution 🍎
• 10.21.25 & 10.23.25 - Riverside Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10.22.25 & 10.23.25 - CMS Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• 10.28.25 - 10.30.25 - Eastside Parent Teacher Conferences - 3:30 - 6:30 PM
• 11.2.25 - Holiday Bazaar @ CHS
• 11.4.25 - 🇺🇸 Election Day - VOTE