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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 […]
Boyne City High School line worker student Erin Smith receives 2019 Breaking Traditions Award
A Boyne City High School junior is among 91 high school and college students statewide to receive 2019 Breaking Traditions Awards for overcoming obstacles and stereotypes to succeed in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced Thursday. Erin Smith, a junior at Boyne City High School, has been breaking […]
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 […]
Write on! Lakeview teacher Kelly Wilson named among state’s top creative writing educators
Kelly Wilson has been an educator for 25 years in both traditional and non-traditional settings, and she discovered early on that teaching truly is an art, one that requires constant renewal and refinement. It is that approach to teaching that has earned Wilson a state-wide honor among her peers. She was selected by the Michigan […]
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 […]
The Class of 2032! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for 2019-20 school year
It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open houses, school tours and registration activities. For the 2019-20 school year, a child who resides in a public school district providing kindergarten may be enrolled if the child is at least 5 years […]
Sparking investment!: Consumers Energy Foundation awards $25,000 to new line worker program at Boyne City High School
BOYNE CITY – A new Career and Technical Education program offered at Boyne City High School has sparked the investment of regional and statewide energy companies, who have contributed tens of thousands of dollars in grants, in-kind donations, critical equipment and resources to help get the class off the ground this school year. The Energy […]
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 […]
Tops in transportation safety: Char-Em ISD lauded for transportation excellence with 100% bus fleet inspection rating
CHARLEVOIX – Michigan State Police inspectors meticulously review nearly 17,000 school buses around the state each year – one at a time – to ensure that children are being transported safely in vehicles that are well-maintained. Safely transporting the children in its care is a responsibility that Char-Em ISD’s Transportation Department takes seriously – and […]
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Mary Jason recognized for 40 years on state education board
The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) recently recognized Mary Jason for 40 years of service on its board, an historic milestone for the organization that works to advance the quality of public education in Michigan. “She was elected to the MASB board of directors in 1982 and with her 40 years of service […]
Scott Koziol named Char-Em ISD Superintendent
October 21, 2022 – The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District’s Board of Education has named Scott Koziol as superintendent of the ISD. Koziol has been in the role as interim superintendent since July 1, 2022, after the retirement of previous superintendent Jeff Crouse. “The board is pleased to announce the removal of ‘interim’ from Scott’s title […]
School Bus Safety: What Every Driver Should Know
October 17-21, 2022, is National School Bus Safety Awareness Week By Phillip Haldaman, Transportation Supervisor, Char-Em ISD Every school day in Michigan, nearly 17,000 school buses transport about 800,000 students to and from school. They collectively travel over 900,000 miles a day in the process. It’s literally the safest form of transportation on the […]
‘Talking is Teaching’ campaign expands to Emmet County’s Camp Petosega
Visitors to Emmet County’s Camp Petosega will have something new to talk about during their next visit: A new Talking is Teaching trail has been established by the Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties. Talking is Teaching is a national public awareness and action campaign from Too Small […]
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 […]
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