Coloma Newsletter

Dear Coloma Families,

As the final bells rang and we officially wrapped up another incredible school year, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate everything our students, families and staff accomplished together. Our Comet Pride shined bright all year long. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our schools.

Now that summer is officially here, we hope our students are taking time to relax and recharge. However, to maintain the momentum built this year, we encourage families to keep children reading and learning over the break through everyday activities like exploring nature or playing math games.

To support our community over the summer, Coloma Community Schools has organized two great programs:

• Pop Ups Under the Pavilion: We bring the library outdoors to the Coloma Elementary Pavilion. Students can grab fun and engaging reading materials while connecting with familiar faces on July 14 and July 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Summer Meal Programs: To keep bodies healthy, we provide free breakfast and lunch meals. Week-long supplies are available for pickup every Tuesday at Washington Park from June 16 through August 4 between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Most importantly, we hope all of our families have a safe, happy and wonderful summer. We are already looking forward to welcoming our students back in the fall, refreshed and ready for another fantastic year of growth.

Go Comets!

Sincerely,

Dave Ehlers

Superintendent

Here’s an overview of our district’s summer calendar, so you don’t miss a beat! You can access the full 2026-2027 academic year calendar here.

We are so proud of the dedication, resilience and Comet spirit this class has shown throughout their school careers. They leave behind a legacy of academic achievement, athletic excellence and unforgettable memories.

As you head out into the world—whether you are entering the workforce, joining the military or heading off to college—remember that you will always have a home here in Coloma. Go out and make us proud, and as always, Go Comets!

Coloma Community Schools is incredibly proud to congratulate (pictured left to right, top to bottom) Michael Hamilton, Josephine Brookshire, Evan Ott, David "DJ" Rigozzi and Bristol Stewart for earning the School Recognition Award from the College Board National Recognition Program!

This national honor is designed to celebrate localized academic excellence by recognizing outstanding sophomore and junior scholars who meet rigorous academic standards. To qualify, these standout students had to maintain a cumulative GPA of B+ (3.3) or higher while scoring in the top 10% of test-takers on the PSAT or scoring a 3 or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams by the end of their 10th-grade year.

This impressive designation serves as a major differentiator on future college and scholarship applications. By meeting these high national benchmarks, our five recognized awardees will gain increased exposure to higher education institutions, expanding their options for admissions and potential institutional scholarships as they begin looking toward their college journeys. Please join us in celebrating Josephine, Michael, Evan, DJ, and Bristol for their exceptional hard work, dedication and for representing our community with such high academic distinction. Way to go, Comets!

Please join us in honoring and thanking Kathy Smith, Valerie Krieger and Greg Prather!

Between them, these three dedicated individuals have given decades of service, love and hard work to our students, families and hallways. They have been mentors to countless children, reliable constants for our staff and the absolute definition of Comet Pride. While it is hard to imagine our schools without them next year, we are thrilled to celebrate this incredibly well-deserved next step in their lives.

Thank you, Kathy, Valerie and Greg for leaving a lasting legacy at Coloma. We wish you endless relaxation and joy in your retirement. You will be deeply missed!

Beat the summer slide and join us for Book Pop Ups Under the Pavilion! We’re making summer reading accessible and fun for all Coloma students. Stop by Coloma Elementary on July 14 and July 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to pick out a FREE new book!

We are so proud to shine the spotlight on fifth-grade student, Grace Karrels!

Grace was selected for this honor because she consistently lived out our C.A.R.E. expectations every single day. Whether she was in the classroom or in the hallways, Grace led by example and made Coloma Intermediate a better place to learn.

This month, we shine the Staff Spotlight on Mr. Travis Hargan!

Whether he’s teaching English at the Junior High or PE at the High School, Travis does it all with a friendly attitude and a helping hand. Thanks for bringing so much positive energy to our students and staff every day!