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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...
Great Start Collaborative shares strategic plan, vision for 2024-26
That children are born healthy, thriving, developmentally on track, and prepared to succeed CHARLEVOIX – Every three years, the Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start requires Great Start Collaboratives across the state to update their...
Half-time report: Regional Enhancement Millage at the five-year mark
In fall 2017, voters throughout Char-Em ISD approved a 10-year, 1.0-mill Regional Enhancement Millage to benefit students in all 11 public school districts within Char-Em. Now at the five-year mark of the 10-year collection, local district superintendents are...
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State of Community report 2026
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 supported by our regional communities is Career and Technical Education, also known as the skilled trades or vocational...
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,...
New grant to address social media and youth
From Behavioral Health Coordinator, Alicia Schlehuber, Dec. 16, 2025 The urgent issue of social media's impact on youth mental health remains a top concern, as recently highlighted at the Advancing School Mental Health Conference put on by the National Center for...
Great Start Collaborative becomes ‘HOPE Certified’ with focus on Positive Childhood Experiences
Great Start Collaborative becomes ‘HOPE Certified’ with focus on Positive Childhood Experiences A groundbreaking shift in how children and families thrive is underway in Northwest Michigan. The Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet, and...
New accessible playground communication boards support inclusive play for all students
New accessible playground communication boards support inclusive play for all students CENTRAL LAKE - All young students have one thing in common: They love to have fun on playgrounds. For some students who are nonverbal, expressing their interests and feelings while...
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