Coloma Newsletter

Dear Coloma Families,

March was a vibrant month at Coloma Community Schools as we celebrated initiatives such as National Reading Month and Women’s History Month. To celebrate National Reading Month, our Elementary and Intermediate students successfully kicked off the “One School, One Book” program, and we enjoyed seeing families foster a love of literacy by reading together each night. Also, in honor of National School Social Worker Week at the beginning of the month, we want to recognize and thank our district social workers for their essential support of our students' well-being throughout the school year.

As we head into Spring Break starting Monday, March 30, with classes set to resume on April 6, we hope all our Comet families take this time to recharge and return ready to finish the school year strong. After we return, we will transition into testing season where students will begin preparing for state assessments such as the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT. We appreciate your help in ensuring they arrive rested and ready for these important days.

Thank you all and Happy Spring Break!

Sincerely,

Dave Ehlers

Superintendent

Here’s an overview of our district’s academic calendar for April, 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

This month, Coloma Community Schools proudly hosted the MSBOA District VI Band and Orchestra Festival, welcoming 13 ensembles from 10 area schools. Each group was evaluated on technical skill and sight-reading by a panel of four judges.

Our Coloma musicians delivered outstanding performances, including the High School Band who achieved Straight 1 "Superior" ratings from all judges. This perfect score qualifies them for the MSBOA State Festival coming up in late April/early May. Meanwhile, our Junior High Band earned an overall Division 2 "Excellent" rating, highlighted by a Division 1 "Superior" score in Sight Reading.

Congratulations to all our talented student musicians on these fantastic results!

It’s been an action-packed month for our junior high scientists as they brought physics to life through hands-on innovation! Our sixth grade students turned the classroom into an amusement park, designing and building intricate roller coasters out of cardboard and paper. By testing their tracks and providing peer feedback, students mastered the relationship between potential and kinetic energy, showing immense pride in their final high-speed results.

Meanwhile, in Mrs. Ball’s eighth grade science class, students took to the skies with the help of Ms. Kimmerly, our Instructional Tech Coach. While programming and maneuvering drones, the eighth graders saw Newton’s Three Laws of Motion: Inertia, Force & Acceleration and Action-Reaction—in real-time flight. We are so proud of our students' creativity and their ability to tackle complex engineering challenges!

Earlier this month, we celebrated National School Social Worker Week by honoring the heart of our team. Coloma Intermediate surprised social worker Kelsey Nimtz with a gift basket—a small token of gratitude for the immense impact she has on our students and the wider community. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do, Ms. Nimtz, and we extend that same heartfelt thank you to our social workers at Coloma Elementary, Nicole DeMercado and Coloma Junior High and High School, Jazmyne Pedde.

The energy in the elementary gym was absolutely electric this month as Coloma Elementary kicked off National Reading Month with their highly anticipated book reveal assembly! After weeks of whispers and "top-secret" clues, the wait finally ended with a roar of excitement as they unveiled this year’s school-wide book title: Mysteries According to Humphrey. It was incredible to see the students' faces light up, reminding us all that there is nothing quite like the magic of a new story to bring our Coloma community together.

We are thrilled to highlight Nevaeh Cardwell, a standout 4th grader at Coloma Intermediate School!

Nevaeh is being recognized for her incredible attitude and her unwavering drive to achieve her goals. Whether she’s tackling a new challenge in the classroom or mastering a new skill, she never stops trying to learn and grow. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll continue to accomplish!

If you’ve walked into the Coloma High School office, you’ve undoubtedly been greeted by the friendly face of our amazing secretary, Mrs. Christin Martin! When she isn't keeping the front office running like a well-oiled machine, she’s leading our athletes to greatness as our Competitive Cheer Coach. Whether she’s at her desk or on the sidelines, her dedication to the Coloma community shines through.

Thank you, Mrs. Martin, for everything you do for the Comets!

Did you know Coloma Intermediate offers students a head start in journalism?

Hear all about the CIS Media Team from fourth grade teacher and team coach, Rochelle Ulleg!

At Coloma Community Schools, everyday is Board Appreciation Day! Our students at Coloma Elementary are sharing messages of gratitude for our dedicated school board.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1232943462337199

New kind of hands-on training helps students learn their ABC's at Coloma Elementary