On April 1, the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children celebrated nominees and winners for several community awards across Clare, Gladwin, and Missaukee counties. Two of our teachers were nominated for the Compass of Compassion award - Kori Driver and Cindy Scare. At the ceremony, Mrs. Driver was announced as the winner. We congratulate both of them!
In addition, our superintendent was nominated for the Heart of the Community award.
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Awareness around two topics we care deeply about are the focus in April.
It may be snowy outside, but inside we're focused on all of the great things CTE does for our kids!
Thanks to all who joined us last night at the high school for family fun and dinner - it was a great turnout!
With a more serious focus, please join us on April 17 for a community event around school safety and security, to be held at VFW Post #1075.
Last, but certainly not least -- our final group of recipients for February. They were nominated by their peers as exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Excellence: Steve Lockhart (HS), Todd Bothwell (CGRESD/HS), Wendy Phillipson (Enviro-Clean), Nate Chasky (Maintenance), Jason Myers (Maintenance), Blake Wallace (Maintenance), and Gage Agin (Maintenance).
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Reminder: tomorrow is a half day for students. Teachers have professional learning in the afternoon.
Harrison Community Schools is looking for a few teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see job postings for qualifications and application information.
Our fourth set of peer-nominated honorees for the Guiding Belief of Excellence are as follows: Kim Thompson (Larson), Tara Standen (Larson), Amanda Dolan (CMH/Larson), Keith Foote (Larson), Chartwells Lunch Crew (Larson), and Britaany Dobbs (Larson).
Our third set of honorees, recognized by their colleagues for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Excellence, are: Dan Powell (Larson), Lisa Kreider (Larson), Andrew McMillan (Larson), Tina Holley (Larson), Carol Mason (Larson), Christie Seefeld (Larson), Krystal Watrous (Larson), Sarah Rust (Central Administrative Office), Jessica Marriott (Larson), and Samuree Driver (GSRP PreK).
Our second set of honorees for the Guiding Belief of Excellence are as follows: Denise Fehrenbach (MS), Cammeron Bentley (MS), Kaley Seney (MS), Terra Hawkins (MS), Brandi Hajek (MS), Christina Linton (Larson), Andrea Andera (Larson), Chad Hathcock (Business Office), and Joe Ashcroft (HS).
In February, we asked staff to nominate co-workers who represent our Guiding Belief of Excellence: "We believe in striving for excellence in all we do, and encouraging both academic and personal growth through hard work and commitment."
Our first set of honorees are as follows: Michelle Wolfe (Mid Michigan Health Clinic), Dana Taylor (HS), Marsha Henry (HS), Jodi VanPelt (HS), Brittany Ware (Chartwells - HS), Dixie Gabalis (SPARKS), Kelly Taylor (Business Office), Sarah Morris (MS), Jenna Zelkowski (CGRESD), and Cindy Scare (GSRP PreK).
This week and always, we celebrate our social workers: Todd Bothwell, Kasie Cooper, Amanda Dolan, Bianca Hernandez, Melody Lake, and Jacqui Wilson.
School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to our schools. They are trained mental health professionals who assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.
Last but certainly not least, our final three recipients of recognition for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Brandon Barreto (Enviro-Clean), Cid Jones (Auxilio Transportation), and Barbie Lugo (Enviro-Clean). Congratulations!
Our final three recipients for exemplifying the Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Brandon Barreto (Enviro-Clean), Cid Jones (Auxilio Transportation), and Barbie Lugo (Enviro-Clean).
Last evening, it was our privilege to host the Annual Winter Dinner Meeting for area school boards. Colleagues from Beaverton, Bullock Creek, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, and Meridian joined HCS Board members to listen to MASB's Brad Banasik, Legal Counsel & Director of Labor Relations, discuss the Open Meetings Act.
Our second to last batch of awardees for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Jim Neff (BOE), Stephanie Councell (Enviro-Clean), Jamie Lipovsky (HS), Gage Agin (Maintenance/Operations), Jennifer Thrush (MS), and Kelly Cook (Hive). Congratulations!
Harrison Community Schools is looking for a Varsity Volleyball Coach. Please see job post for qualifications and application information.
Our fourth batch of honorees:Jenna Zelkowski (CGRESD), Joe Ashcroft (HS), Logan Curns (Chartwells), Dixie Gabalis (SPARKS), Kaley Seney (MS), Nick Halm (MS), and Sheryl Lowrey (MS).
