Chippewa Hills School District

🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Today, we recognize all the incredible people who safely transport our students to and from school every single day. They are the first friendly face many of our students see each morning, and the last to wish them a good evening. To all of our Chippewa Hills bus drivers, we want to say THANK YOU for your calm presence, your early mornings, your dedication, and your care. Thank you for keeping our schools running and for keeping our Warriors safe. We are so grateful for all of you! Let’s flood our Warrior community with gratitude today—say thanks to a bus driver and let them know how much they’re appreciated! ❤️💙

🌟 Free Mental Health Screenings for Isabella County Youth 🌟 Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not quite themselves? You're not alone—and help is available. Through the Youth Intervention Program at Community Mental Health for Central Michigan, FREE mental health screenings are now available to help identify emotional or behavioral challenges early and connect families with support. ✅ Completely free ✅ Confidential ✅ For children and teens ✅ Quick and caring process Early intervention can make all the difference. 💛 To learn more or schedule a screening, contact the Isabella County Youth Intervention Program at CMHCM today: https://www.cmhcm.org/userfiles/filemanager/fvny84xehi5jnfn0eyy1/ Please share—this resource could make a world of difference for a child in our community.

The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center invites parents, educators, school staff and community partners to join an important discussion about our Wellness Center and its health focus areas. Please join us for a Community Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 3:15 PM in the High School Media Center. This brief 30-minute meeting will provide updates on our clinic’s activities throughout the school year and explore opportunities to support both the school and the community for the 2025-26 academic year. We look forward to hearing your insights!

Earlier this week, our friends at Mercantile Bank visited Weidman Elementary to present their “Teach Children to Save” program to all 1st through 4th grade students. This initiative is part of the American Bankers Association’s national campaign to instill smart money habits in young learners. Students explored concepts like budgeting, setting savings goals, and distinguishing between needs and wants—essential skills for building a strong financial foundation. Thank you, Mercantile Bank, for investing in our Warriors and empowering their financial literacy!

You’re invited to our FFA Open House on Tuesday, April 22 from 6-7:30 PM in the CHHS Ag Room! Come see what makes our FFA chapter so special! Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community! You’ll have the chance to tour our ag facilities, learn more about FFA and our Agriculture program, and enjoy some tasty treats! In addition, attendees can chat with our current FFA members to hear about this year’s highlights, attend our FFA Awards and Alumni Scholarship Ceremony, and meet our new FFA Officers for 2025! Whether you’re a future member, a proud parent, or a supporter of ag education, we’d love to see you there!

REMINDER: Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, are early release days! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

🎉 She came, she styled, she conquered! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Jessica Campbell for earning 2nd place in Cosmetology at the SkillsUSA Michigan State Championships! Jessica is a Warrior senior who has been taking cosmetology courses at the Mecosta Osceola Career Center, where she has been sharpening her skills and preparing for a bright future in the beauty industry! We are so proud of you, Jessica! Way to represent Chippewa Hills and the MOCC with pride! ❤️💙

🚨 Yearbook deadline approaching! 🚨 The deadline to purchase a 2024-25 high school or middle school yearbook is coming up on April 28! High school yearbooks are $45 each and middle school yearbooks are $25 each. Orders can be placed online at www.yearbookforever.com and search for Chippewa Hills. Or you can submit an order form to the school office along with payment. - Middle School order forms are available here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chms/page/yearbook-orders. - High School order forms are available here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chhs/page/yearbook-orders Don’t miss out on the memories! Turn in your orders ASAP!

🎉 Save the date for the Warrior All-Employee Picnic! 🎉 All current and former Chippewa Hills staff are invited to join us as we kick off the summer Warrior-style with great food, fun, and familiar faces. The Warrior All-Employee Picnic will be on Wednesday, June 4 from 5:30-7:30 PM on the practice soccer field, behind the Middle School. More details to come, but mark your calendars now! Once a Warrior, always a Warrior! ❤️💙

Time to Schedule Sports Physicals! Heads up, Warrior families! Sports physicals for the 2025-26 school year are available to schedule NOW at the Chippewa Hills Wellness Center! If your student plans to participate in any middle school or high school sports programs next year, they will need a current sports physical on file before they can begin practicing with their team. Call 989-967-2290 to schedule your appointment today! These appointments fill up FAST – so don’t wait until summer’s almost over. Get it done before summer break and check it off your list early! To save time before your appointment, you can complete the Wellness Center’s consent form online here: https://www.chsd.us/page/wellness-center. Let’s make sure our athletes are ready to hit the ground running this fall!

🌟 Warrior Spotlight: The Chippewa Hills Technology Department 🌟 Our Tech Department is absolutely rocking it! Their outstanding response time, vast technical skills, and streamlined operations keep Chippewa Hills running smoothly behind the scenes. When one staff member’s computer gave up, Susan was there within an hour with a brand new one, making sure everything worked perfectly. Earlier that same week, Cassidy and Katy showed up in record time to troubleshoot another issue – like the true tech heroes they are! Led by Justin, this amazing team is always responsive, knowledgeable, and ready to help. We are so grateful for all the time, energy, and expertise they pour into supporting our Warriors every day. Thank you for all you do to make the magic happen, Tech Team!

Do you have a student in our Indigenous Education program? Join us for a fun evening of Dreamcatcher making and pizza on Thursday, April 17th! To make sure we have enough supplies (and plenty of pizza), please let us know you're coming by filling out the Google form linked below no later than Wednesday, April 16th at 12:00 PM. If you have any questions about the Indigenous Education program, feel free to reach out to Sarah Muscott at smuscott@chsd.us. Google Form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFBAayM0u_n0QyBcXSiHlg6N_qAyvJ2CbMK8RssXYNKuEnCw/viewform?usp=header

🏀 Academic All-State! 🏀 Please join us in congratulating our Varsity Girls Basketball Team on earning Academic All-State Honors! With an impressive team GPA of 3.58, these student-athletes are proving that excellence happens both on the court and in the classroom. Their hard work, determination, and commitment to success set an incredible example for our school and community. Congratulations, Lady Warriors! We are so proud of you!

Our April Board of Education meeting is tonight at 6 PM in the High School Media Center.

🎉 QUIZ BOWL STATE FINALS! 🎉 Our High School Quiz Bowl team is heading to the STATE FINALS for the first time in school history! Tomorrow, they’ll represent Chippewa Hills among the best in the state at the 2025 National Academic Quiz Tournaments Michigan State Championship held at Michigan State University! This incredible team of Warriors includes: Lincoln Hillman, Dominic Forrest, Serenity Peterson, Marshall Gibson, Alysa Kirkpatrick, Eliza Wernette, Emma Morden, and coach Jody Clark. We are beyond proud of their dedication and excited to cheer them on as they make school history! Good luck tomorrow, Quiz Bowl! Warrior Nation is rooting for you!

📐 Geometry came to life in Mrs. Hampel’s third grade class at Weidman Elementary this week! Students used popsicle sticks to build shapes, stretched rubber bands on nail boards, and mapped out angles with masking tape—learning through creativity, teamwork, and lots of hands-on fun. It’s amazing what a little imagination (and a few school supplies) can do! Way to go, third graders! 💙❤️

Looking for Youth Sports Info? Start Here! With the start of the spring sports season, we’re getting a lot of questions about youth sports teams—and we’re excited to see so many families getting involved! If you’re looking for details about your child’s team, registration status, or schedule, the best way to get accurate information is by contacting the appropriate youth sports organization directly. Please don’t call the school—our staff is unable to answer specific questions about youth sports programs. These teams are run by local organizations, not the school district. Not sure who to contact? We’ve got you covered! Visit our website for a list of youth sports leagues in the Chippewa Hills area and their contact information: 👉 Youth Sports and Activities: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/youth-sports-activities Thanks for supporting youth athletics—and have a great season!

📣 We’re Hiring! Chippewa Hills is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as our next High School Principal. If you're passionate about education, committed to building strong relationships, and ready to lead a dedicated team of educators—we want to hear from you! Read the full job description here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment ✨ Join our team. Become a Warrior today! ✨

🔥 The Triwizard Tournament: A Magical Showdown! 🔥 The Friday before Spring Break was an EPIC day at Chippewa Hills Middle School! They held a school-wide Triwizard Tournament to wrap up their Harry Potter-themed March is Reading Month adventure —and it was an absolute blast! Before the fun began, Slytherin House (6th Grade) was crowned House Cup Champions for reading the most hours all month long! Then, the Triwizard Tournament kicked off with three thrilling tasks: 🥚 Golden Egg Heist – A capture-the-flag-style battle to steal the other team’s golden egg… while dodging dragon fireballs! 🌊 Great Lake Rescue – Teams had to rescue a stranded teammate using only the tools provided—without touching the floor! 🌀 Triwizard Maze – Blindfolded teammates navigated a tricky maze with only their partner’s voice to guide them! In the end, the 6th graders of Slytherin House conquered the competition, winning the Triwizard Tournament! The fun didn’t stop there – the grand finale was an EPIC Slytherin vs Staff dodgeball showdown! The energy was contagious, the cheers were loud, and it was the perfect ending to a magical month of reading and fun!

🌸 SPRING BREAK STARTS… NOW! 🌸 Warriors, it’s time to log out, pack up, and enjoy a well-earned break! Sleep in, have fun, stay safe, and make some memories! We’ll see you back in action on Monday, April 7!