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Petoskey Health Occupations students receive Emergency Medical Responders certification

(2019) The Petoskey area has 19 newly-trained emergency medical responders (EMRs), thanks to an innovative Health Occupations class offered through Petoskey High School, Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education, and North Central Michigan College. On May 21, 2019, the students, in grades 10-12, received their certifications during a celebratory ceremony led by their instructor, Jim […]

Harbor Springs students earn drone operators’ safety certificates, FAA licenses

Four students in the unique drone program at Harbor Springs High School have achieved two major milestones – they have received their flight safety certification and also their UAV license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), two designations that will set them on the path of commercial drone operation. The students are all graduating seniors […]

Shock Squash 1.0 to the rescue!

East Jordan High school junior Aaron Nachazel designs unique bike repair device in Career Tech CAD class Mike Cortright needed a device to help him service mountain bike shocks at his Boyne City business, North Country Cycle Sport. Commercial devices cost upwards of $1,000 or more, and Cortright was looking for a less-expensive option. He […]

April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By Philip Haldaman, Char-Em ISD Transportation Supervisor   Two days before Thanksgiving in 2008 in Fort Collins, Colo., 9-year-old Erica couldn’t wait to pedal home from school on her bicycle to begin the holiday. Sadly, instead of celebrating, she was hit by a woman who was texting while driving. Erica suffered a traumatic brain injury […]

Congratulations! Two Char-Em staff members receive OPIE awards

Two Char-Em ISD staff members will be recipients of an OPIE Award at the spring ceremony recognizing Outstanding People in Education, to be held on May 8, 2019, at the Odawa Casino in Petoskey. Tracy Tunison and Debbie Elzinga will both be honored, along with other area educators. Tracy Tunison is speech pathologist for Char-Em […]

Career Academy for Kids set for June 18-20, 2019!

If you liked College for Kids, you’ll love Career Academy for Kids! CA4K is a new take on the former College for Kids summer day camp. With more diverse sessions aimed at offering kids a variety of opportunities to try their hand at new skills, a new name was in order! CA4K is a three-day […]

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A drive for excellence: Char-Em ISD drivers, riders undergo day-long training

Last year, school bus drivers in Michigan reported motorists running their bus’ flashing red lights at almost 39% of their bus stops. “That’s a staggering number of illegal passes.” – Phil Haldaman, Char-Em ISD Transportation Supervisor Regular training exercises and equipment checks are part of the requirements for operating school buses, and Char-Em ISD transportation […]

Grant builds upon, supports organic gardening program at Crooked Tree High School

Growing student skills at Crooked Tree High School Grant builds upon, supports organic gardening program at alternative high school Crooked Tree High School students spend considerable classroom time learning academics as they work toward earning their diplomas, but teacher Don Heinz also works to ensure they learn hands-on, employability and life skills as well. A […]

Char-Em ISD among grant awardees for creating innovative Project Based Learning experiences

Gov. Whitmer Boosts Funding for 16 schools to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs to prepare students for in-demand jobs  LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with state environmental and workforce leaders, announced 16 K-12 institutions, school districts and educational partnerships have been awarded $205,028 to develop Great Lakes-based science, technology, engineering, and […]

Calling all families who grocery shop with their kids!

‘Talking is Teaching’ arriving with fun giveaways in local grocery stores June 18, 2022 Families with children ages birth through five who bring their children grocery shopping are encouraged to stop by Louie’s Fresh Market locations on Saturday, June 18, 2022, for new “Talking is Teaching” campaign celebrations. Talking is Teaching is an initiative of […]

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