HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

January is School Board Recognition Month and Hemlock Public School District is joining 541 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education.

“Serving on a school board has been described as the ‘toughest volunteer job in America.’ Yet Michigan’s public school board members dedicated countless personal hours to attending meetings, school functions, and hours of preparation for the decisions they make,” said Don Killingbeck, Superintendent. “On top of that, many pursue their own professional development to stay on top of the ever-changing education landscape. Collectively, school board members in Michigan have spent more than 7,500 hours attending training and professional development. They’re dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students.”

It’s an exciting and challenging time in public education. School board members in Hemlock Public School District develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system. They bear responsibility and oversight for an annual budget of $13 million, 1200+ students, 150+ employees and 4 school buildings.

“We proudly join educators and community members in saluting these education advocates as they provide vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding and school facilities,” Killingbeck said. “They preserve the core of our democracy—public education.”

The Hemlock Public School District joins the Michigan Association of School Boards and school districts across the State of Michigan in honoring board members for their service. The district will formally honor board members at the regular monthly board meeting on January 8th.

The men and women serving Hemlock Public School District are pictured, top row left to right: Matt Wesener, Dr. Katherine Ellison, Kimberly Hoeppner, Jamie Rivette and bottom row left to right: Hilary House, David Messing, and Bryan Conger.

This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 3rd.

You can purchase tickets from Sarah Baird, Dawn Earnesty , Angie Tessin Trinklein , or Tammy Grandy. Get them before they’re gone!

The library is celebrating its 80th year! We will be sharing 'Monday Memories' each week to remember our past, celebrate the present, and share happenings for the future. Special events at the library are being planned too. The library actually began in 1895 as residents took turns housing the collection in their homes for everyone to use. Over the years families moved making the mobile library difficult to maintain and the decision was made to donate the books to the public school system. Through the work of Loleta Fyan, the first state librarian of Michigan who pushed for more libraries to be opened and the residents of Richland Township, your library was formally established in 1942.

See what programs and events are coming up at the library in January! Sign-up is open for all January programs, as well as Lego Club coming up in February. Any questions? Feel free to message or call.

Our board game collection is open for use in library or to check out for home! We currently have 31 games ready with more yet to add.

Start the new year with a casual trail hike and explore the natural resources that brought people to the region. Join CNC staff as we look for evidence of how nature has influenced our history and guided the settlement of our area. FREE - All ages, under 18 w/adult

Who’s ready for some extended-time of wintry romping in the snow & pure dog-playing bliss in the Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Dog Park? We are keeping the front of the park open longer on these special dates to allow you and your furry friend some extra time to romp. This event is bound to be cold so dress for the weather. Patio heaters will be lit to help take off the chill. The 2022 Dog Calendars will be available on site for $15. The Park will close for the night immediately following the event. Cost: Free

Outdoor ice skating rink the size of 3 hockey rinks.

Official skating & sledding events are:

Sat. Jan 15 from 4 to 7pm under the lights

Sat. Jan 22 from noon to 4

Sat. Jan 29 from noon to 4

Sat. Feb 5 from noon to 4

Sat. Feb 12 from noon to 4 with Saginaw Outhouse Race

$2 skate rentals

$1 sled rentals

Indoor bathrooms available during the scheduled times shown above.

Looking for a place to walk this winter? The park plows the walking path so everyone can come on out and enjoy our park during any season!

Lauren Funka, 1/16

Luke Mills, 1/16

Ian Fry, 1/17

Burke Reidsma, 1/18

Holly House, 1/19

Kayleigh Hubble, 1/19

Eddie Dearman, 1/20

Cecelia Tessin, 1/20

Mr. Siler, 1/21

• Monday, 1/17: No School
  
• Tuesday, 1/18: 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Home against Frankenmuth. Games start at 4:30 pm.
• Wednesday, 1/19: 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Home against Alma. Games start at 4:30 pm.
• Thursday, 1/20: Sport Pictures!
• Monday, 1/24: 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Standish-Sterling. (Bus at 3:00 pm)
• Wednesday, 1/26: 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Bullock Creek. (Bus at 3:40 pm)
• Monday, 1/31: 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Home against Carrollton. Games start at 4:30 pm.

Email: kienitz.kris@hemlockps.com
Website: hemlockps.com
Location: 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: 989-642-5253