🎒 Backpack & School Supply Drive! ✏️
As the new school year approaches, our local foster families need our community's support.
Family Bound and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are collecting backpacks and school supplies to help ensure children in foster care have the tools they need for a successful start to the school year. This year's need is especially great, and every donation can make a meaningful difference.
You can help by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer to shop the DHHS Amazon Wish List. Your generosity will help provide backpacks and essential school supplies to local foster children before the start of school.
Together, we can help every child begin the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn! ❤️💙
As the new school year approaches, our local foster families need our community's support.
Family Bound and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are collecting backpacks and school supplies to help ensure children in foster care have the tools they need for a successful start to the school year. This year's need is especially great, and every donation can make a meaningful difference.
You can help by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer to shop the DHHS Amazon Wish List. Your generosity will help provide backpacks and essential school supplies to local foster children before the start of school.
Together, we can help every child begin the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn! ❤️💙
🥪 SUN Meals To-Go Pickup is TODAY! 🍎
Don't miss this week's SUN Meals To-Go pickup! Families can receive a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in the household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
No registration or paperwork is required—just stop by and pick up your meals!
We're proud to help keep our Warrior families fueled all summer long. ❤️💙
Don't miss this week's SUN Meals To-Go pickup! Families can receive a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in the household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
No registration or paperwork is required—just stop by and pick up your meals!
We're proud to help keep our Warrior families fueled all summer long. ❤️💙
❄️ Now Accepting Bids for Snow Plowing & Ice Removal Services ❄️
Chippewa Hills School District is seeking competitive bids for snow plowing and ice removal services for the 2026-27 winter season.
Interested contractors can find the full bid specifications and proposal sheet on our website:
https://www.chsd.us/page/purchasingbids
📅 Bid Deadline: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us to help keep our campuses safe throughout the winter!
🏅 Academic All-State! 🏅
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Track & Field Team on earning Academic All-State Honors from the Michigan Track Coaches Association!
With an impressive 3.987 team GPA, our Lady Warriors finished with the 3rd highest GPA in Michigan for Division 2—a remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment to excellence both on the track and in the classroom.
We also want to recognize three outstanding Warriors who earned Individual Academic All-State Honors:
⭐ Quinn Hatfield
⭐ Macy Cornell
⭐ Sawyer Chapman
Your hard work and dedication make the entire Warrior community proud!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️💙
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Track & Field Team on earning Academic All-State Honors from the Michigan Track Coaches Association!
With an impressive 3.987 team GPA, our Lady Warriors finished with the 3rd highest GPA in Michigan for Division 2—a remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment to excellence both on the track and in the classroom.
We also want to recognize three outstanding Warriors who earned Individual Academic All-State Honors:
⭐ Quinn Hatfield
⭐ Macy Cornell
⭐ Sawyer Chapman
Your hard work and dedication make the entire Warrior community proud!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️💙
🐑 It's Fair Week for our Warrior FFA! 🐐
We're excited to cheer on a few very special members of our Chippewa Hills FFA family at the Mecosta County Fair this week!
🔹 Monday: Evelyn Young will be showing our sheep, Ruby and Hugo.
🔹 Tuesday: Kaylee Ottobre will be showing our goat, Gertrude.
These animals have been lovingly raised in our Chippewa Hills FFA Barn by our FFA and Agriculture students, who have dedicated countless hours to feeding, caring for, and preparing them throughout the year. Their hard work, responsibility, and passion for agriculture are on full display this week.
If you're headed to the Mecosta County Fair, be sure to stop by and cheer on our Warriors. Best of luck to Evelyn, Kaylee, and all of our FFA students—we're so proud of you! 💙❤️
We're excited to cheer on a few very special members of our Chippewa Hills FFA family at the Mecosta County Fair this week!
🔹 Monday: Evelyn Young will be showing our sheep, Ruby and Hugo.
🔹 Tuesday: Kaylee Ottobre will be showing our goat, Gertrude.
These animals have been lovingly raised in our Chippewa Hills FFA Barn by our FFA and Agriculture students, who have dedicated countless hours to feeding, caring for, and preparing them throughout the year. Their hard work, responsibility, and passion for agriculture are on full display this week.
If you're headed to the Mecosta County Fair, be sure to stop by and cheer on our Warriors. Best of luck to Evelyn, Kaylee, and all of our FFA students—we're so proud of you! 💙❤️
Our July Board of Education Meeting is tonight at 6 PM in the High School Media Center.
Reminder: SUN Meals To-Go pickup is today! Grab a week’s worth of meals at no cost for all children in your household age 18 and under!
Available at:
🔹 Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementaries: 11 AM–1 PM
🔹 CHMS: 4–6 PM.
Available at:
🔹 Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementaries: 11 AM–1 PM
🔹 CHMS: 4–6 PM.
👷 Your Sinking Fund Dollars at Work! ⚙️
If you've noticed the excavator at Mecosta Elementary, here's what it's working on!
As part of our ongoing summer maintenance projects, crews are replacing the original septic tanks and pumps at Mecosta Elementary after more than 40 years of service. Once work is complete at Mecosta, the crew will move to Weidman Elementary to complete the same important infrastructure upgrades.
These behind-the-scenes improvements help ensure our schools continue to operate safely and efficiently for our students and staff for years to come.
Thank you to our community for supporting these important facility improvements through our sinking fund!
🦌 Little Warrior Adventures! 🐊
Last week, our Little Warriors from the Mecosta and Weidman Latchkey programs enjoyed a fun and educational trip to Legends Ranch & Wildlife Center!
During their visit, students explored fascinating wildlife exhibits, examined animal mounts and pelts, and learned about a variety of native species and their habitats. It was a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity, ask questions, and experience hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
A special thank you to the team at Legends Ranch and to everyone who helped make this day possible for our Warriors! ❤️💙
Last week, our Little Warriors from the Mecosta and Weidman Latchkey programs enjoyed a fun and educational trip to Legends Ranch & Wildlife Center!
During their visit, students explored fascinating wildlife exhibits, examined animal mounts and pelts, and learned about a variety of native species and their habitats. It was a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity, ask questions, and experience hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
A special thank you to the team at Legends Ranch and to everyone who helped make this day possible for our Warriors! ❤️💙
Chippewa Hills School District is accepting bids for miscellaneous foodservice equipment.
All items are sold "AS-IS" and "WHERE-IS" with no warranties expressed or implied.
Bids must be submitted via Google Form: https://forms.gle/3qUfQnCLeCDJfvSa6
Deadline is 12:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026. Bid winner will be contacted on July 23, 2026 and equipment must be picked up before July 31, 2026.
All items are sold "AS-IS" and "WHERE-IS" with no warranties expressed or implied.
Bids must be submitted via Google Form: https://forms.gle/3qUfQnCLeCDJfvSa6
Deadline is 12:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026. Bid winner will be contacted on July 23, 2026 and equipment must be picked up before July 31, 2026.
🍎 Meal Pickup Continues Tomorrow! 🥛
Reminder: SUN Meals To-Go pickup is every Wednesday through the summer!
Families can pick up a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in their household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
Just stop by, sign in, and pick up to keep your kiddos fueled all summer!
Reminder: SUN Meals To-Go pickup is every Wednesday through the summer!
Families can pick up a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in their household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
Just stop by, sign in, and pick up to keep your kiddos fueled all summer!
The Chippewa Hills Board of Education has unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Michelle Newman's contract following her annual performance evaluation.
Ms. Newman received an Effective rating—the highest possible rating under Michigan's current superintendent evaluation system—reflecting the Board's confidence in her leadership and commitment to the continued success of our district.
Board President Anthony Gibson shared:
"Superintendent Michelle Newman's effective evaluation reflects her strong leadership, commitment to student success, and dedication to the Chippewa Hills community..."
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Newman on this well-deserved recognition.
Read the full announcement on our website:
🔗https://www.chsd.us/article/3014089
Ms. Newman received an Effective rating—the highest possible rating under Michigan's current superintendent evaluation system—reflecting the Board's confidence in her leadership and commitment to the continued success of our district.
Board President Anthony Gibson shared:
"Superintendent Michelle Newman's effective evaluation reflects her strong leadership, commitment to student success, and dedication to the Chippewa Hills community..."
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Newman on this well-deserved recognition.
Read the full announcement on our website:
🔗https://www.chsd.us/article/3014089
🗽 8th Grade East Coast Trip 🗽
Our 8th grade Warriors recently returned from an incredible East Coast adventure!
Twenty-nine Chippewa Hills students joined 14 students from Lakeview to explore some of our nation's most iconic destinations, including Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Hershey, Pennsylvania. Along the way, students visited famous landmarks, explored museums and monuments, and created memories with friends that will last a lifetime.
One of the highlights of the trip was attending the Broadway production of Stranger Things, giving students the opportunity to experience world-class theater in the heart of New York City.
We're proud of the way our Warriors represented Chippewa Hills throughout the trip and hope they returned home with new perspectives, great stories, and wonderful memories! ❤️💙
Our 8th grade Warriors recently returned from an incredible East Coast adventure!
Twenty-nine Chippewa Hills students joined 14 students from Lakeview to explore some of our nation's most iconic destinations, including Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Hershey, Pennsylvania. Along the way, students visited famous landmarks, explored museums and monuments, and created memories with friends that will last a lifetime.
One of the highlights of the trip was attending the Broadway production of Stranger Things, giving students the opportunity to experience world-class theater in the heart of New York City.
We're proud of the way our Warriors represented Chippewa Hills throughout the trip and hope they returned home with new perspectives, great stories, and wonderful memories! ❤️💙
🍎 SUN Meals To-Go Pickup Tomorrow! 🍎
Don't forget — SUN Meals To-Go pickup is tomorrow, Wednesday!
Families can pick up a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in their household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
No registration, ID, or paperwork required. Just stop by, sign in, and pick up!
We're proud to help keep our Warriors fueled all summer long. ❤️💙
Don't forget — SUN Meals To-Go pickup is tomorrow, Wednesday!
Families can pick up a week's worth of meals at no cost for every child age 18 and under in their household.
Pickup Locations:
• Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary Schools: 11 AM–1 PM
• Chippewa Hills Middle School: 4–6 PM
No registration, ID, or paperwork required. Just stop by, sign in, and pick up!
We're proud to help keep our Warriors fueled all summer long. ❤️💙
📞 Mecosta Elementary Contact Information Update
Please note that Mecosta Elementary has a new main phone number and fax number due to a recent service provider change.
☎️ Main Line: 231-660-0145
📠 Fax Line: 231-660-0175
We encourage families and community members to update their records with the new contact information. No other phone numbers at the school have changed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Warriors!
Please note that Mecosta Elementary has a new main phone number and fax number due to a recent service provider change.
☎️ Main Line: 231-660-0145
📠 Fax Line: 231-660-0175
We encourage families and community members to update their records with the new contact information. No other phone numbers at the school have changed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Warriors!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Warriors Shine on the National Stage! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
It was an incredible weekend for Chippewa Hills Track & Field as 16 Warrior athletes traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, to compete at the 2026 Adidas Track Nationals against some of the top athletes in the country.
Our Warriors delivered outstanding performances throughout the meet, including several remarkable achievements:
🔥 New School Record!
The men's 4x400m relay team of Judah Todd, Hunter McGuire, David Burgess, and Clay Farrell set a new Chippewa Hills school record with an incredible time of 3:27.46!
⭐ Adidas All-Americans!
The women's 4x800m relay team of Peyton Nellis, Quinn Hatfield, Dory Simon, and Macyn Cornell earned Adidas All-American honors with a 6th-place finish in the Championship Division.
⭐ Adidas All-Americans!
The mixed 4x400m relay team of David Burgess, Hunter McGuire, Peyton Nellis, and Quinn Hatfield also earned Adidas All-American honors, placing 8th overall in the Championship Division.
We are incredibly proud of all 16 athletes who represented Chippewa Hills with determination, sportsmanship, and excellence on one of the biggest stages in high school track and field.
Congratulations, Warriors! Your hard work and dedication continue to make Warrior Nation proud. ❤️💙
It was an incredible weekend for Chippewa Hills Track & Field as 16 Warrior athletes traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, to compete at the 2026 Adidas Track Nationals against some of the top athletes in the country.
Our Warriors delivered outstanding performances throughout the meet, including several remarkable achievements:
🔥 New School Record!
The men's 4x400m relay team of Judah Todd, Hunter McGuire, David Burgess, and Clay Farrell set a new Chippewa Hills school record with an incredible time of 3:27.46!
⭐ Adidas All-Americans!
The women's 4x800m relay team of Peyton Nellis, Quinn Hatfield, Dory Simon, and Macyn Cornell earned Adidas All-American honors with a 6th-place finish in the Championship Division.
⭐ Adidas All-Americans!
The mixed 4x400m relay team of David Burgess, Hunter McGuire, Peyton Nellis, and Quinn Hatfield also earned Adidas All-American honors, placing 8th overall in the Championship Division.
We are incredibly proud of all 16 athletes who represented Chippewa Hills with determination, sportsmanship, and excellence on one of the biggest stages in high school track and field.
Congratulations, Warriors! Your hard work and dedication continue to make Warrior Nation proud. ❤️💙
Our June Board of Education Meeting is tonight at 6 PM in the High School Media Center.
📣 Join Our Team! 📣
We are seeking a dynamic educational leader to serve as our next High School Assistant Principal.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the high school experience for our students while supporting staff, building relationships with families, and contributing to a positive school culture focused on student success.
We're looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about education, committed to supporting students, and eager to be part of a team that believes in the potential of every Warrior.
✅ Competitive salary and benefits
✅ Supportive district leadership team
✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and staff
To view the full job description and application details, visit our employment page:
https://www.chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Join our Warrior family and help lead the next generation of Warriors!
We are seeking a dynamic educational leader to serve as our next High School Assistant Principal.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the high school experience for our students while supporting staff, building relationships with families, and contributing to a positive school culture focused on student success.
We're looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about education, committed to supporting students, and eager to be part of a team that believes in the potential of every Warrior.
✅ Competitive salary and benefits
✅ Supportive district leadership team
✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and staff
To view the full job description and application details, visit our employment page:
https://www.chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Join our Warrior family and help lead the next generation of Warriors!
☀️ Don’t forget—SUN Meals To-Go pickup is tomorrow! 🥪
Stop by and pick up a week’s worth of meals at no cost for every child in your household ages 18 and under.
Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
Chippewa Hills Middle School
🕓 4 PM – 6 PM
Just sign in and pick up your meals—it’s that easy!
Stop by and pick up a week’s worth of meals at no cost for every child in your household ages 18 and under.
Barryton, Mecosta & Weidman Elementary
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
Chippewa Hills Middle School
🕓 4 PM – 6 PM
Just sign in and pick up your meals—it’s that easy!
🚌 We’re Hiring Bus Drivers!
Looking for a rewarding career with a schedule that fits your life? We are hiring bus drivers for the upcoming school year!
As part of our transportation team, you’ll do more than drive a route — you’ll be the first smile our students see in the morning and the last goodbye they receive at the end of the school day.
Why drive with Chippewa Hills?
✔️ New competitive starting wage
✔️ Paid training
✔️ Flexible work schedule
✔️ School year calendar with holidays and summers off
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Make a positive difference in the lives of our students
Ready to get behind the wheel and make an impact? Call our Transportation Supervisor at (989) 967-3435 or the Administrative Office at (989) 967-2000 to learn more.
View the full job description at chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Become part of the team that helps our Warriors get to and from school each day safely. We’d love to have you join us!
Looking for a rewarding career with a schedule that fits your life? We are hiring bus drivers for the upcoming school year!
As part of our transportation team, you’ll do more than drive a route — you’ll be the first smile our students see in the morning and the last goodbye they receive at the end of the school day.
Why drive with Chippewa Hills?
✔️ New competitive starting wage
✔️ Paid training
✔️ Flexible work schedule
✔️ School year calendar with holidays and summers off
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Make a positive difference in the lives of our students
Ready to get behind the wheel and make an impact? Call our Transportation Supervisor at (989) 967-3435 or the Administrative Office at (989) 967-2000 to learn more.
View the full job description at chsd.us/o/chsd/page/employment
Become part of the team that helps our Warriors get to and from school each day safely. We’d love to have you join us!
