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Alanson Agriscience and Natural Resources students experience competition in Grand Rapids

Six students in the Agriscience and Natural Resources class at Alanson High School recently had the opportunity to compete in the Great Lakes Floral Association’s annual competition, with one senior placing second in the high school competition. The class is a Career and Technical Education program supported by Char-Em ISD and Alanson Public Schools. “This […]

April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The familiar black and yellow school bus continues to be the safest form of transportation on the planet. Nationally, however, school bus stops continue to present dangers to students who are waiting for them – dangers from motorists who are driving distracted. To help raise awareness of those dangers, April has been designated as National […]

Kindergarten round-ups for the Class of 2035!

 The Class of 2035! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2022-23 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. Following is a list of kindergarten […]

Char-Em ISD receives state-of-the-art driving simulator to help train, recruit and retain drivers

By Phillip Haldaman, Transportation Coordinator Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Hardly a week goes by that we’re not made aware of the many challenges employers face in the transportation industry in general, and school districts in particular relative to hiring and retaining CDL-qualified drivers. For school bus drivers, these shortages remain critical across the country.  Four […]

Frey Foundation grant supports work of the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition

Ground-level work being done by the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties to reach and support families and young children continues to thrive thanks to funding support from the Frey Foundation. In 2020, the foundation granted Char-Em ISD with a three-year, $81,000 grant award as its work continues […]

Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition announces new director

A new year has brought a new director to the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition that serves young children and families throughout Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim counties. Savanah Cool, of Boyne City, has taken on the director position after long-time director Maureen Hollocker stepped down at the end of December to take on […]

Char-Em ISD Career Tech team recognized at state level for Construction Trades Continuum

Char-Em ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department has been recognized with a state award for its efforts to develop an extensive Construction Trades Continuum that brings students from the classroom to the job site equipped with knowledge, skills, and even the tools of the trade. The “Construction Trades Continuum Initiative” received a 2022 Career and […]

Unwavering commitment to bus safety

Char-Em ISD buses receive 100 percent rating for eighth year in a row CHARLEVOIX – School children riding Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District buses and their families can feel confident that the fleet has once again received the highest safety ratings as determined by the Michigan State Police – the eighth consecutive year at 100 percent. […]

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Listen in: Char-Em ISD’s podcast, ‘Leaders in Education’

CEISD has launched the Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education podcast featuring experts in education covering a variety of subjects and topics. We will be adding new podcasts regularly. The Career and Technical Education Department has also started a new podcast, the Career...

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