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Great Start Collaborative kicks off 2024-25 fiscal year with ambitious initiatives and family-focused projects
Each fall, the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties takes time to review its previous year’s accomplishments and map out what initiatives lie ahead to support families with young children in Northern...
Superintendent Koziol thanks Sen. Damoose for school budget efforts Regional school administrators were present during this week’s negotiations in Lansing for the 2024-25 school year budget. Char-Em ISD Superintendent Scott Koziol noted his appreciation for the...
Great Start Collaborative receives preschool grant funding from local foundations
The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties recently received preschool funding that will support families and children in Northern Michigan. The Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area...
Crooked Tree High School named Michigan’s Alternative Education School of the Year
HARBOR SPRINGS - Crooked Tree High School has been named the state’s Alternative Education School of the Year by the Michigan Alternative Education Organization. The school’s staff was awarded the honor at MAEO’s annual conference on May 2, 2024 at Crystal...
The Class of 2037! Kindergarten round-ups for 2024-25 school year
Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2024-25 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...
Inclusivity in action at Pellston Elementary School: A Success Story
Creating a place where all students’ daily lives are intertwined ‘The goal is for staff to know that anything that is good for kids - all kids - is good with me.’ - Stephen Seelye, Pellston Superintendent PELLSTON - The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Char-Em ISD receives grant for supporting social and emotional needs of Indigenous local youth and English Language Learners
CHARLEVOIX - When the Charlevoix County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council conducted a survey of more than 800 local students in grades 7-12 about their biggest concerns, the results showed a desire to increase acceptance and belonging and to reduce...
Char-Em ISD State of the Community Report 2024
Each year, the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce compiles a booklet of reports from agencies and organizations around Northwest Michigan, including Char-Em ISD. The ISD's 2024 State of the Community Report can be found below. 2024 State of Community,...
Char-Em ISD special education millage renewal on the ballot May 7, 2024
Char-Em ISD special education millage renewal on the ballot May 7, 2024 Voters in Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim counties will be asked to consider renewing the long-standing Char-Em ISD special education millage on May 7, 2024. Polls will be open from 7...
Char-Em ISD operating Round Lake Education Center in Charlevoix with 7th Probate District Court CHARLEVOIX, October 2023 - Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District and the 7th Probate District Court serving Charlevoix and Emmet Counties have entered into a...
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Great Start Collaborative funding update
On Oct. 3, 2025, the state legislature passed a budget for Michigan that eliminates all funding for Great Start Collaboratives around the state. Char-Em ISD is committed to continuing our work. Please see a message below from Savanah Cool, Great Start Collaborative...
Lack of state budget may soon impact school districts
Lack of state budget may soon impact school districts Please join us in urging our elected officials to reach a quick agreement and keep K-12 funding secure Sept. 9, 2025 Dear Parents & Community Members, As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to update...
Opinion: Michigan’s literacy crisis is real, but regional collaboration offers hope This opinion piece was written by Michael Haynes, Director of Instructional Services for Char-Em ISD In Northern Michigan, something promising is happening around elementary reading....
The Class of 2038! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local districts for 2025-26 school year enrollments
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. Following is a list of kindergarten registration open houses, parent meetings...
MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 announces 2025 grant awards
Sign up for email updates about the MiFamily Engagement Center MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 announces grant awards to support family engagement and literacy Region 2 includes Char-Em ISD, Manistee ISD, Northwest Education Services, and Wexford-Missaukee ISD...
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