Barryton Elementary

Dear Barryton Families, It’s time to start turning in your final raffle ticket sales! All tickets and money are due to the office by April 23. Thank you so much for your support—we couldn’t do this without you!

Dear Barryton Families, Our raffle is coming to a close soon! All money and tickets must be returned by April 23. If you’ve decided not to sell your tickets, please send them back so we can keep everything accounted for. If you are selling tickets—thank you!—please turn in your ticket stubs and money as you go. We really appreciate your support and help in making this fundraiser a success!

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!

Hi Barryton 3rd and 4th Grade Families! State testing is right around the corner. Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Mrs. Morden for important details and helpful information. Thanks so much for your support! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ekWAaj-ALvHtPWlDuriSjVstIUOEaw8mwN1tmGvzxBg/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Barryton Families, We had an exciting month of March here at Barryton Elementary with our big reading competition—and wow, did the students rise to the challenge! While the staff gave it their all (26,406 minutes!), the students crushed it with an amazing 58,868 minutes read! To celebrate their incredible win, we’re hosting a Bounce & Sweet Treat Bash during each class’s PE time on Friday, April 11! 🎉 To join in the fun, each student will need a signed waiver. These were sent home today and need to be returned by Friday in order for your child to participate. Thank you for supporting our awesome readers! Mrs. Morden

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!

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.

In the coming weeks, you may see information on the news and social media about Michigan's state-wide student assessment, the M-STEP. Barryton Elementary students will start testing on April 29. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfiwTNzq0VmK7wCHtLX9xcsIh6IZQjlx/view?usp=sharing

Upcoming Community Events: -Culinary Medicine Cooking Class Series – This virtual 5-class series, offered every other week, begins on Tuesday, April 22 and you will cook and learn with other individuals from your home kitchen. -Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic – FREE dental, vision and medical care – May 31 and June 1. First come, first served, no ID required. Clinic will be held at Ferris State University’s Ewigleben Sports Complex. -Alzheimer’s Association Support Group – caregiver support is offered at the Corewell Health Care Center (14755 215th Avenue, Big Rapids) on the third Wednesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. -A Matter of Balance – If you have concerns about falling, this FREE class is for you. Hosted by Osceola Commission on Aging. Classes begin April 8. See flier for details.

Attention Barryton Families! The American Association of University Women (AAUW) in Big Rapids is hosting a Used Book Sale – and you’re invited! 📚 All books are just $1–$2 – a perfect chance to stock up and spark a love of reading. 🗓 Sale Dates & Times: • Friday, April 11 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM • Saturday, April 12 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause and grow your home library!

🌸 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!

REMINDER: Friday, March 28 is an Early Release Day before we start Spring Break! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12:00 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Psssst… Not sure if you’ve heard, but… 🌸 SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK! 🌸 School is out March 31-April 4, and this Friday, March 28 is an early release day! Hope you have some fun and relaxing plans, Warriors! 😎

Now Enrolling for Fall – Little Warriors Preschool & Latchkey! Looking for a safe, supportive, and engaging program for your child? Little Warriors offers quality preschool and before/after school care for families in the Chippewa Hills School District. We have two convenient locations at Mecosta Elementary and Weidman Elementary. DHS payments are accepted. Learn more and enroll today—spots fill fast! - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 https://www.chsd.us/o/me/page/little-warriors - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-1024 https://www.chsd.us/o/we/page/little-warriors Give your child a strong start in a caring and fun environment! 💙❤️

🌞🍎 Big News for Michigan Families! 🍎🌞 This summer, make grocery shopping a little easier with SUN Bucks! ☀️ Families can receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to help with food costs while school’s out. That means more healthy meals, more summer snacks, and less stress on your budget! 🔗 Get the details and see if you qualify: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt Because no child should go hungry—summer or any season!

Are you missing alerts from the CHSD app? Here’s how to fix it! We’ve heard from some of you who aren’t receiving notifications from the CHSD app. The good news? It’s usually a simple fix! Most of the time, the issue comes down to phone settings or outdated software – not the app itself. To ensure you’re staying informed with school updates, follow these quick steps: ✅ Check Your Phone’s Software – An outdated system can block notifications ✅ Enable Notifications for the CHSD App – Make sure the CHSD app has alerts turned on! ✅ Check Your In-App Notification Preferences – Double-check that you’re subscribed to the right schools and groups ✅ Make Sure You’re Receiving Rooms Notifications: If your teacher, coach, or advisor is using Rooms, you’ll get app notifications whenever they post – but only if notifications are enabled! ✅ Restart Your Phone – A simple restart can refresh your app connections and fix notification issues ✅ Reinstall the CHSD App – Try uninstalling and reinstalling the CHSD app to refresh your settings. You can read the full troubleshooting guide here: https://www.chsd.us/article/2096668 Thanks for using the CHSD app to stay connected with everything happening at Chippewa Hills!

Dinner Plans? We've Got You Covered! Skip the cooking and head to Buffalo Wild Wings in Big Rapids tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, for a meal that gives back! The Mecosta County Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC) is teaming up with B-Dubs to support The Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry. Show your server a picture of this flyer, and 20% of your bill will be donated to help fight food insecurity in our community. Eat wings. Do good. It’s that simple! 🍽️💙❤️ Thank you for your support, Warriors!

🎉 Kindergarten Round-Up is Almost Here! 🎉 Time is running out! Kindergarten Round-Up is THIS FRIDAY, March 21 at all three of our elementary schools! Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time—but don’t wait! Secure your spot now and get your future Warrior ready for an exciting school year! What to bring to your appointment: Child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, parent/guardian’s proof of residency, and your future Warrior! Call NOW to schedule your appointment! - Barryton Elementary: 989-382-5311 - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-3430 We can’t wait to meet our newest Warriors! ❤️💙

🎉 Celebrating Teachers Across Michigan! 🍎 The Michigan Department of Education is excited to highlight the incredible work of teachers across our state in their Teacher Appreciation Video Project! Teachers make a difference every day by inspiring, supporting, and guiding our students. Students are encouraged to submit videos sharing their appreciation and recognition for the amazing educators making a difference in their life! Please consider participating and showing our teachers the love and gratitude they deserve!

🚨 Attention Kindergarten & D-K Families! 🚨 There will be NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten this Friday, March 21, due to Kindergarten Round-Up! All other grade levels will have school as usual. We can’t wait to welcome our future kindergartners! 💙❤️