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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 […]
A proactive approach: Educators, counselors, administrators, Char-Em ISD staff gather for Threat Assessment Training
CHARLEVOIX – In late November, amid the rush and anticipation of the holiday season, nearly 70 local educational professionals gathered to strategize about a new approach for school safety in the new year ahead. Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District administrators convened a local Threat Assessment Training, which featured national trainer Frank Zenere, a school psychologist and […]
GoBabyGo! build 2018: Rebuilding for a growing boy!
Since Spring of 2017, Char-Em ISD Early Childhood staff have partnered with the Petoskey Robotics team, the Paladins, to create customized, motorized vehicles for young children with mobility challenges. This year’s build took place on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Petoskey High School and involved creating a new car for a growing boy! Martin “Mart” […]
Petoskey Edges East Jordan in Char-Em Quiz Bowl Finals
PETOSKEY – With just five points separating each team at the end of the final match, the Petoskey A team squeaked by a very competitive East Jordan A team to win the Char-Em Quiz Bowl Championship hosted by North Central Michigan College on Nov. 30, 2018. The day began with morning playoff rounds that revealed […]
Char-Em ISD receives grant for security updates
The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District will receive $45,987 in grant funds from the Michigan State Police for facility security upgrades. The state allotted $25 million in new grant dollars this year to help school districts purchase and implement new safety and security measures. Statewide, 114 public school districts, 42 non-public school districts, 22 public charter […]
St. Michael Academy wins first Quiz Bowl tournament of 2018-19
St. Michael Academy served notice that it may be the school to beat this year as both its teams dominated the first 2018 Char-Em Quiz Bowl Tournament, held at North Central Michigan College on Oct.19. In the “A” Division, St. Michael finished with a 6-1 record, and its “B” team dominated in a separate B Division […]
A stellar invention for STELLA!
Petoskey High School Career Tech students develop 3-D printed device to assist elementary student ‘As educators, we must faithfully rely on each other and believe that a world without barriers for our students begins with the work we do every day.’ – Jodi Carroll, Stella’s Occupational Therapist, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District PETOSKEY –Sheridan Elementary first-grader […]
National Manufacturing Day is coming to Northern Michigan’s students!
High schoolers, parents and community can tour local manufacturing facilities during the week of Nov. 5-9, 2018 During the week of Nov. 5-9, 2018, area students, parents and community residents will have the opportunity to tour some of the region’s most unique and important manufacturing facilities. Tours will take place at numerous plants in Charlevoix […]
Drive with care: School bus drivers, aides are integral presence in lives of students
Local transportation supervisors learn about Michigan’s ‘OK2SAY’ effort and how they can help with student and school safety Each day, school bus drivers and aides are the first contact thousands of young people have outside of their families. Much like their teacher counterparts, school transporters get to know the students who ride their bus, and […]
Professional Learning materials for 2018-19 available online
Professional Learning opportunities offered by Char-Em ISD for 2018-19 include a diverse array of subjects and presenters. This year’s PL booklet is now available on the Professional Learning Page. Please note: There will not be a printed PL booklet; all courses and registration information will be published online only. The theme for Professional Learning this year […]
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Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request approved by voters
Voters throughout Char-Em ISD on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, approved a 1.0-mill request from Char-Em Intermediate School District to continue funding Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties. This millage has funded...
On board! Char-Em ISD receives $50,000 award for innovative STEM initiative that will have students building recreational boards in career tech
Many teenagers surely would get on board with being able to design and build ready-to-ride skateboards, longboards, snowboards and paddle boards during the school day. With the help of a new $50,000 grant, students in Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE)...
Char-Em ISD, NCMC partner to bring adult students with disabilities into the mix of daily college life
A new group of about a dozen 19- to 26-year olds has become part of the daily rhythm at North Central Michigan College as they dine at the Iron Horse Cafe, work in the kitchen, help clean computer labs, and traverse the campus. In fact, most people would likely assume...
ISD State of Community reports 2026
See the Early Childhood / Great Start Collaborative State of the Community report on this page, after the ISD overview 30 years of Career and Technical Education in Char-Em ISD! There continue to be many uncertainties in the world of education, but one constant...
Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request on the May 5, 2026, ballot
Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request on the May 5, 2026, ballot 23 programs operating in 50+ classrooms, dozens of K-12 initiatives funded by millage Learn about all Char-Em ISD Career Tech programming and initiatives on the CTE website On May 5,...
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