Chippewa Hills School District

SAVE THE DATE! Kindergarten Round-Up will be on Friday, March 21 at all three of our elementary schools! Parents, please call to schedule an appointment at the elementary school you wish to enroll your child in for next year. Please bring the following to your appointment: child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, parent/guardian’s proof of residency, and your child! We can't wait to meet our newest Warriors!

💌❤️ Little Warriors with Big Hearts! ❤️💌 Our Weidman Little Warriors made special Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of Isabella County Medical Care Facility and Heartland Hospice to share love and brighten their day! Their sweetness and generosity make our community brighter. Keep shining, Little Warriors! ❤️💙

🌟 Big News from Chippewa Hills FFA! 🌟 Last night, 7th grader Evelyn Young competed in the FFA Creed Contest at the FFA District Competition in Fremont. She took home FIRST PLACE with a gold rating! This also marks a special milestone as it’s the first time Chippewa Hills had middle school students competing! So, what is the FFA Creed Contest? It’s a competition where FFA members recite the five-paragraph FFA Creed, a powerful statement about the values of agriculture, leadership, and hard work. Contestants must memorize the Creed and answer questions about its meaning—showcasing their confidence, public speaking skills, and passion for FFA. Evelyn’s journey isn’t over yet! She’s advancing to Regionals in Lowell on February 12th and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations and good luck, Evelyn! Warrior Nation is rooting for you! 💙❤️

🎶 Warrior Musicians Shine at Honors Band! 🎶 Earlier this week, seven of our Warrior band students had the incredible opportunity to perform under the direction of Randall Standridge—the Dan Campbell of the band world! 🏈🎺 If you know, you know—he’s a big deal! Standridge led an elite group of 131 high school band students from 23 schools in an all-day rehearsal before an unforgettable performance at Big Rapids High School. Known for his internationally performed compositions and his powerful "unBroken Project" on mental health awareness, he brought energy, passion, and inspiration to the students. Huge congratulations to our Warriors for representing Chippewa Hills with pride!

Exciting news! The CHSD app just got better! The next time you open the CHSD app, you should be prompted with an "Update" notification. Complete the update to unlock the newest features and improvements! What’s new? Families can now access school information, classroom updates, messages, and announcements in one centralized view. No more toggling between “School” and “Rooms” – it’s all in one place, making it easier than ever to stay connected with everything happening at Chippewa Hills. Check out our website for more information and resources about navigating within the new app layout: https://www.chsd.us/article/1993941 Update your app today to see the changes!

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we want to thank the incredible individuals who make up our Chippewa Hills Board of Education! Our board members dedicate countless hours to ensure our students, staff, and schools have the resources and support needed to succeed. Meet our Board Members: - Sherry Anderson, Trustee - Amanda Cornell, Treasurer - Brenda Donley, Vice-President - Julia Ezell, Secretary - Tony Gibson, President - Lionel MacKenzie, Trustee - Brian Simon, Trustee Please join us in thanking them for their service and commitment to our Warrior students and the Chippewa Hills community!

Attention, Warrior families: This morning, our fire alarms were activated at the secondary complex due to a science experiment that didn’t quite go as planned. Everyone is safe, and the situation was handled swiftly. We’re taking this opportunity to applaud our students and staff for their quick and calm response during the fire drill. Great job, Warriors!

🐑 Meet our newest Warriors! 🐑 We’re excited to introduce three new lambs, born right here in our Ag barn this week! (Naturally, they wanted to make their introduction during an Arctic blast…🥶) - Mom Athena welcomed twins, Bluey and Bingo 🐑🐑 - Mom Martha had a sweet lamb, Ellery 🐑 These new additions are a wonderful opportunity for our Agriculture students for hands-on learning about animal care and the life cycle. Ms. Spry’s 8th grade Ag students are helping to take care of the lambs as part of their class project. A special thank you to our Chippewa Hills FFA for their support in growing our ag program and making this possible! We are head over hooves for these sweet little lambs! 💕

Tonight’s Middle School Girls Basketball games have been cancelled. Tonight’s Middle School & High School Wrestling match has been rescheduled for January 29.

Chippewa Hills schools will now be closed today, January 22, due to freezing weather conditions. The Little Warriors program will remain open. Stay safe and warm, Warriors!

Chippewa Hills schools will be under a 3-hour delay Wednesday, January 22. The Little Warriors program will open at their usual hours. Stay warm, Warriors!

Chippewa Hills schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 due to cold temperatures. Little Warriors will remain open. All athletics events and practices scheduled for Tuesday will be cancelled. All events scheduled for today will proceed as planned. Stay safe and warm, Warriors!

REMINDER: Monday, January 20 is an early release day for students! The High School and Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Stay Informed: 2025 Board of Education Meetings We’re excited to share the 2025 Board of Education meeting schedule with you! These meetings are an opportunity for parents, students, and community members to stay in-the-know about everything happening at Chippewa Hills. Find meeting dates, times, and locations on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/board-of-education. Our website is your go-to resource for all Board of Education details. In addition to our Board calendar, you’ll also be able to access meeting agendas and review minutes from past meetings. We encourage you to attend, participate, and stay informed about everything happening in our schools. Your involvement helps us create a stronger and more connected Warrior community!

Our Weidman Little Warriors are bringing the outdoors inside! Yesterday, students froze some of their favorite toys in water, and today they had fun exploring what happened as the ice melted. The children were experimenting with ways to “rescue” their toys – using warm water, tools, and their creativity! It’s a fun and hands-on way for our preschoolers to learn about freezing and melting!

The January meeting for the Chippewa Hills Board of Education is tonight at 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Barryton Hardware and the team behind their annual Giving Tree! Yesterday, on a chilly winter morning, one of our bus drivers and monitors noticed some students were missing hats and gloves. Without hesitation, they reached out to Barryton Hardware to see if their Giving Tree could help. In less than 30 minutes, the amazing team at Barryton Hardware prepared a Bus Driver Box packed with cozy winter hats and gloves for our students in need! 🌲 What is the Giving Tree? 🌲 The Barryton Hardware Giving Tree is a heartwarming community effort that runs all winter, offering FREE hats, gloves, and mittens to anyone in need. It's located in front of Barryton Hardware and powered by the generosity of the Barryton community. Want to help? You can support the Giving Tree by donating new hats and gloves or leaving a monetary donation at the register. Every little bit helps keep our community warm! 🧤 Thank you, Barryton Hardware, for going above and beyond to care for our students and neighbors. Your kindness warms not just hands but hearts, too! ❤️💙

Angels of Action is offering a great opportunity for families in Mecosta and Osceola Counties! Rock the Crock is an 8-week program where families receive ingredients, menus, and instructional videos to create dinner together every week! This is a fun way to encourage family-time around the dinner table again! Use the QR code to sign up below.

As we gear up for the second half of the school year, we want to make sure you have all the important dates on your radar! Our 2024-25 District Calendar has not changed from the start of the year and includes important dates like: - Holidays - Early Release Days - SPRING BREAK! 😎 👉 You can download a printable copy of the District Calendar on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/documents/district/district-calendar/502259 👉 It’s also available in the CHSD app under Documents > District > District Calendar. Here’s to a great second half of the year!

Welcome back, Warriors! We hope you had a wonderful holiday filled with joy, relaxation, and plenty of cookies! Now it’s time to kick of 2025 with renewed energy and excitement. School resumes tomorrow and we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces. Here’s to a fantastic second half of the school year!