CHMS Weekly Update

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

Join us on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 PM in the Middle School Gym for an evening of music featuring our 7th & 8th Grade Bands and our High School Band.

Our band performances are always a highlight—you won’t want to miss the talent and dedication our Warrior musicians will showcase!

5th Grade - Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 9 - What Can I Change?

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice identifying things that a person can or can’t change in a recurring situation that causes them to feel a strong emotion. Then they will focus on the things that can be changed to recommend something the person could think or do differently to manage their emotions in the future.

Try this at home: Ask your child if there’s anything coming up at school that makes them feel a strong emotion, like nervous, frustrated, or stressed. Ask them what they could think or do differently to make the situation easier to handle.

6th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 2 - Recognizing Bullying

This week’s lesson will help your child understand the difference between bullying and joking around, and that joking can escalate and become bullying. Helping students understand when joking becomes bullying can reduce negative impacts on others.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time you witnessed or experienced bullying. Describe how this made you feel and ask your child what they might have felt.

7th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 2 - What is Sexual Harassment?

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.

Try this at home: Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

8th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 2 - Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying

In this week’s lesson, your child will consider other people’s attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment, as well as their own.

Try this at home: Share your thoughts and feelings around bullying and harassment with your child. Find out where you and your child agree and disagree and have a respectful discussion.

Join us for Chippewa Hills High School’s Annual Family Halloween Night!

Hosted by our High School Student Council, this beloved community tradition is back on Saturday, October 25 from 4–6 PM!

Bring the whole family for an evening of trick-or-treating through the decorated hallways of the high school, play games, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly Halloween celebration.

And for those seeking a little more thrill… don’t miss our popular Haunted House Walk!

This free event is open to all children in our community — we can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate another spooktacular Halloween together!

Last year, over 1,500 pounds of candy were collected to be passed out to over 1,600 people who walked through the school. This year, we are again asking the middle school to participate in the candy collection competition. To participate in the candy collection, your child is asked to bring in bags of candy. The winning Homeroom Class of this year’s competition will be determined by the overall weight of candy collected. They will receive a hot chocolate prize! Candy collection will take place during school from Tuesday, October 21st, through Friday, October 24th, 2025. All candy and or snacks must be store-bought and individually wrapped. Candy should be given to your child’s Homeroom teacher. Teachers will ensure that the candy will be taken to the building’s collection site.

Thank you,

Austin DuBois

Chippewa Hills High School Student Council President

duboisau@chsd.us

The CHMS Parent Club is hosting a Neon Night dance party for 5th and 6th graders on Saturday, November 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be no cost to get in the door, but there will be light concessions available for purchase. This event is limited to current CHMS 5th and 6th graders, and students will have to check in at the door.

There will be an event for 7th and 8th graders in February! More details to come!

8th graders - If you are interested in traveling on the East Coast trip in June 2026, please plan to attend a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, October 22, at 5:00 pm in the middle school cafeteria. If you are already signed up, there is no need to attend. If you have any questions, check with Mrs. Dagley.

Our boys and girls basketball youth clinic is starting soon! The first session will be Saturday, November 1st in the Middle School Gym:

• 1st–3rd grade boys & girls: 9:00–10:15 AM

• 4th–6th grade boys & girls: 10:30–11:45 AM

Flyers were sent home a couple of weeks ago, but we’ve attached a copy here for your convenience.

Cost:

• $25 if paid before November 1st

• $30 at the door on November 1st

Payment:

• Mail to: High School Office, 3226 Arthur Road, Remus, MI 49340, Attention: Steve Darnell

• Boys checks: Chippewa Hills Boys Basketball

• Girls checks: Chippewa Hills Girls Basketball

We’ve had a great turnout the past three years and can’t wait to see your child on November 1st!

Cheer tryouts for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are coming up! See the details below!

Check out the details for a great opportunity for our 5th graders who are interested in Cheer!

Here is the Registration Form.

Please remember that students get in free to any school-sponsored athletic events at Chippewa Hills! However, middle school and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, students should not plan to stay after school for evening events as there is no supervision for them.

7th/8th Grade Volleyball

Tuesday, October 21st - Away at Newaygo - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:30 PM

Thursday, October 23rd - Away at Central Montcalm - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:45 PM

Mr. Tramper - 6th Grade ELA Teacher

"He likes to collect cars, he is cool, and I like him as a teacher."

Mr. Lyons - 5th Grade Science Teacher

“Mr Lyons gets me off to a good start everyday. He makes me smile, and keeps me in a good mood.” As a parent I really appreciate this. Some kids don’t love school, so teachers making them want to be there is important.

The Middle School has a Parent Club! Please go to their Facebook Page (linked below) and click "follow" to stay up-to-date on what they have going on and ways to volunteer!

Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.

The October breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

Have questions about the upcoming Bond Proposal? We want to hear from you! Chippewa Hills has opened a community form where you can submit questions about the bond that you’d like addressed.

We’ll do our best to answer frequently asked questions on our website, Facebook page, and other district communications. You can also join us virtually or in person at our upcoming Bond Town Hall to hear answers live:

Bond Town Hall

Date: Tuesday, October 28

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: High School Media Center

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what the bond means for our students, staff, schools, and community, and to hear directly from the bond committee.

If your organization would like more information or would like a member of the bond committee to attend one of your upcoming meetings, please let us know by calling Central Office at 989-967-2000.

Your feedback helps ensure our Warrior community has clear, accurate information as we prepare for the future of our schools.

This November, Chippewa Hills voters will decide on a bond proposal that addresses some of our district’s most pressing needs. With nearly 1,800 students learning in buildings that range from modern spaces to schools built in the 1930s, it’s time to ensure our facilities reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s opportunities.

The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:

Safety & Security – Updated entrances, secure learning spaces, and improved emergency systems.

Facility Upgrades – Repairing and modernizing aging buildings to provide safe, reliable learning spaces.

Community Space – Expanding gym space so students don’t have to practice late into the evening, while also creating facilities the whole community can use.

This is a responsible investment in our children, our schools, and the future of Chippewa Hills—without raising the current tax rate. The proposal maintains the levy at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest rates in the area.

Election Day is November 4.

Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community using the link below!

Monday, October 27th - Fall Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM in the HS Auditorium

Thursday, November 6th - Picture Retake Day

Friday, November 7th - End of Trimester 1

Saturday, November 8th - 5th & 6th Grade Neon Night Dance - 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly

Wednesday, November 26th - Early Release Day

Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th - No School!