The Capac Chronicle

Dear Capac Families,

As we move into November, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible Capac Community Schools family. This month gives us the perfect opportunity to reflect on what makes our district special—dedicated students, supportive families, talented staff, and a community that rallies behind our schools.

We have much to celebrate this fall, from historic athletic achievements to continued academic growth. Our students are showing us every day what it means to be a Chief: demonstrating leadership, perseverance, and pride in their school and community.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I encourage you to take time to connect with your children about their learning and experiences at school. Your involvement and support make all the difference in their success.

Thank you for being part of the Capac Chiefs family!

Sincerely,

Dr. Amy Nelson

Great things are happening in Capac Community Schools and the best is yet to come!

Together we are, Capac Strong. Go Chiefs!

District Information

Capac Community Schools, P.O. Box 610, Capac, MI 48014

https://www.capacschools.us

Capac Elementary School Main Office - (810) 395-3636

Capac Jr.-Sr. High School Main Office - (810) 395-3800

Capac Virtual Education Program (CVEP) Main Office - (810) 395-3790

Administration

Superintendent - Dr. Amy Nelson, anelson@capacschools.us 810-395-3710

Elementary Principal - Ms. Shannon Aubry-Hall, saubryhall@capacschools.us 810-395-3649

Jr.-Sr. High & CVEP Principal - Mr. Damien Pepin, dpepin@capacschools.us 810-395-3858

Athletic Director - Mr. Devon Conklin, dconklin@capacschools.us 810-395-3802

Food Service Director - Ms. Cindi Kelly, ckelly@capacschools.us 810-395-3855

Transportation Director - Ms. Jolene Roffe, jroffe@capacschools.us 810-395-3693

Special Education Director - Ms. Pam Riske, priske@capacschools.us 810-395-3651

Board of Education

President - Mr. Tim Lewis

Vice President - Mrs. Beverly Wheelihan

Secretary - Mr. Aaron Cochran

Treasurer - Mr. Bill Ellis

Treasurer Pro Tem - Mrs. Marie Killingbeck

Trustee - Mr. Patrick Bolday

Secretary Pro Tem - Mr. Joe Nemecek

• Any individuals wishing to address the Board of Education are encouraged to attend a Board of Education meeting and submit a request to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
• The regular Board meeting schedule is shown below and can also be viewed on the district website.
• Agendas for Capac Board of Education Meetings are posted outside the Capac Central Office and on the District website by the end of business on the Wednesday prior to each meeting.

What an incredible fall for Capac Chiefs Football! Our Varsity team made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, finishing the regular season with an impressive 7-2 record. This marks our best season since 2001! Congratulations to our players, coaches, and everyone who supported the team. Your hard work and dedication have made Chiefs history! 🏈

• November 18 – Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM, Cafetorium
• November 26-28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)

• December 2 – Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM, Cafetorium
• December 5 - Yuletide Jubilee
• December 9 - Mugs and Muffins with Dr. Nelson
• December 16 – Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM, Cafetorium
• December 19 – End of 2nd Marking Period
• December 22-31 – Christmas Break (No School)

Winter Sports in Action!
Our basketball and wrestling teams are in full swing! Check the athletics calendar at capacathletics.org for schedules and come cheer on our Chiefs!

As we approach the Thanksgiving break, Capac Community Schools is working to ensure that no student goes without food while school is closed. Due to the recent suspension of SNAP benefits, some families may experience additional hardship during the five-day holiday break. To support our students, we are assembling snack packs for every child in the district, and we are inviting the community to help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List, linked here: https://a.co/iDVIO9b and social media pages.

If your family is in need of food support or other resources, please reach out to your school office or contact me directly—we are here to help.

Together, we can make sure every student enters the holiday feeling supported, cared for, and seen.

Capac Community Schools continues to provide diverse pathways for student success:

• Career & Technical Education: Our AgriScience Program allows students to earn college credit and industry certifications
• STEM Programs: From Beginning Robotics to Computer Science Discoveries, we’re preparing students for tomorrow’s careers
• Dual Enrollment: High school students can take college courses through partnerships with local colleges

Thanks to a $91,082 state grant, we’re in year 2 of implementing the UFLI Foundations literacy curriculum in grades K-2, providing evidence-based reading instruction to build strong foundational skills for our youngest learners.

Capac Elementary serves Universal Breakfast (all students receive free breakfast) daily, in the classroom, at 8:00 a.m.

Lunch is served daily from 11:05 am. to 1:15 pm. A bag lunch is also available on half-days.

The Jr.-Sr. High School serves Universal Breakfast daily from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the cafeteria.

The high school has one lunch period. Lunch is from 11:41 am to 12:20 pm each day.

Lunch is also available on half-days. On half-days, students must pre-order in the cafeteria that morning.

Please direct food service questions or concerns to Cindi Kelly, Director of Dining Services, (810) 395-3855.

• Volunteer: Help at school events, in classrooms, or with special programs (background check required)
• Join Booster Groups: Support athletics, music, and other extracurricular programs
• Attend Events: Show up for concerts, games, and performances—your presence matters!
• Stay Connected: Follow us on social media and check our website regularly for updates

Interested in volunteering? Contact your child’s school office or visit capacschools.us for more information.

We have open positions we are looking to fill. To view full job postings please follow the link below to access our employment page. https://www.capacschools.us/page/employment

Forms are available at https://www.capacschools.us under District/Building Use

Application and must be submitted two weeks before your request date. School sponsored activities have first priority. Therefore, the use of school facilities by outside groups may be canceled as school sponsored activities arise. Fees may apply.

Capac Community Schools by participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Kroger donates a percentage of your purchases to our schools. Simply visit https://www.kroger.com/, or scan the QR code below. Once you are logged into your account, search for Capac Community Schools either by name or TQ398 and then click Enroll. New users may create an account with some basic information and a Kroger Rewards Card. Need a rewards card? Visit any Kroger customer service desk.

Did you know you have the ability to make payments online for meals, Chromebook repairs, class dues, credit recovery, E2020, AP Exams and Summer School? Just follow the step-by-step tutorial below. Need further assistance? Please contact Cindi Kelly, Food Services Director 810-395-3855, ckelly@capacschools.us

All Capac programs are open to all students regardless of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight or marital status. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. Capac Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available based on need. Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777 (Voice and TDD)