✨ 2025–26 District Calendar ✨
School starts tomorrow — and we’re excited to kick off a brand-new year of learning and growth!
You can view and download the full 2025–26 District Calendar here: https://aptg.co/GRm5Dl
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, Warriors! ❤️💙
School starts tomorrow — and we’re excited to kick off a brand-new year of learning and growth!
You can view and download the full 2025–26 District Calendar here: https://aptg.co/GRm5Dl
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, Warriors! ❤️💙
Please welcome Mrs. Jennifer Jackson to the Warrior Family!
Jennifer is our new 7th grade math teacher. She’s been teaching math for 3 years and is excited to join us at Chippewa Hills. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling to national parks, collecting plants, and adding to her tattoo collection. She especially loves spending time with her husband and daughter.
Welcome, Mrs. Jackson!
Jennifer is our new 7th grade math teacher. She’s been teaching math for 3 years and is excited to join us at Chippewa Hills. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling to national parks, collecting plants, and adding to her tattoo collection. She especially loves spending time with her husband and daughter.
Welcome, Mrs. Jackson!
Let’s give a big Warrior welcome to Miss Gabby O’Connell, our new 4th grade teacher at Weidman Elementary!
She’s a new teacher who completed her student teaching in Grand Rapids. When she’s not traveling or curled up with a good book, you can usually find her enjoying a movie night with her fiancé.
Welcome to Chippewa Hills, Miss O’Connell!
She’s a new teacher who completed her student teaching in Grand Rapids. When she’s not traveling or curled up with a good book, you can usually find her enjoying a movie night with her fiancé.
Welcome to Chippewa Hills, Miss O’Connell!
Join us in welcoming Miss Ella Kadets to the Warrior Family!
Ella is our new Band & Orchestra teacher at the Middle School & High School. She is a graduate from Western Michigan University and her main instrument is the flute. She’s a big Swiftie who loves traveling, animals, and the outdoors.
We’re excited to have you on board, Miss Kadets!
Please welcome Mr. Jeffrey Healy to the Warrior Family! He brings 10 years of teaching experience from schools in Texas and Alaska. Outside the classroom, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing online games. Most of all, he loves spending time with his wife and their three children.
Welcome to Chippewa Hills, Mr. Healy!
Welcome to Chippewa Hills, Mr. Healy!
Our back to school Open Houses start today! Looking forward to seeing you again, Warriors!
📢 The Back-to-School Edition of the Warrior Quarterly is Here! 📢
Swipe through the Fall 2025 Warrior Quarterly right here to see what’s new for the school year! It includes updates from each school building, athletics, and district departments, plus important reminders to help our Warriors start the year strong.
Want the interactive version? Click the link below to download the full PDF version from our website — every link in the PDF is clickable so you can explore further!
🔗 https://aptg.co/F9QJx9
School starts next Wednesday, August 20— let’s make it a great year, Warriors!
Swipe through the Fall 2025 Warrior Quarterly right here to see what’s new for the school year! It includes updates from each school building, athletics, and district departments, plus important reminders to help our Warriors start the year strong.
Want the interactive version? Click the link below to download the full PDF version from our website — every link in the PDF is clickable so you can explore further!
🔗 https://aptg.co/F9QJx9
School starts next Wednesday, August 20— let’s make it a great year, Warriors!
Help us welcome Miss Haylee Drake, our new 4th grade teacher at Mecosta Elementary!
This is her first year as a teacher, but she brings over three years of experience working with students as a paraprofessional in Grand Rapids. She loves spending time with family, going to the movie theater, cooking, and of course, jamming out to Taylor Swift!
Welcome to the Warrior family, Miss Drake!
This is her first year as a teacher, but she brings over three years of experience working with students as a paraprofessional in Grand Rapids. She loves spending time with family, going to the movie theater, cooking, and of course, jamming out to Taylor Swift!
Welcome to the Warrior family, Miss Drake!
Welcome Ms. Alayna O’Connell to Chippewa Hills High School!
She’s a graduate of Western Michigan University with degrees in Art Education and Trombone Performance. She loves reading, drawing, long walks, and spending time with her pets—dogs Charlie & Daisy and cat Neila. This summer, she even took up ice skating!
We’re glad you’re here, Ms. O’Connell!
She’s a graduate of Western Michigan University with degrees in Art Education and Trombone Performance. She loves reading, drawing, long walks, and spending time with her pets—dogs Charlie & Daisy and cat Neila. This summer, she even took up ice skating!
We’re glad you’re here, Ms. O’Connell!
Meet Mr. Corbyn McGirr, our new High School Social Studies teacher!
He’s a history enthusiast who loves the outdoors, playing disc golf, fishing, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Welcome to the Warrior Family, Mr. McGirr!
He’s a history enthusiast who loves the outdoors, playing disc golf, fishing, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Welcome to the Warrior Family, Mr. McGirr!
Say hello to Miss Bryce Young, our new 3rd grade teacher at Barryton Elementary!
A proud Chippewa Hills alum and CMU grad, she completed her student teaching right here at CH. She loves reading, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.
Welcome back, Miss Young!
A proud Chippewa Hills alum and CMU grad, she completed her student teaching right here at CH. She loves reading, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.
Welcome back, Miss Young!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Mr. Sean Aisthorpe as our new High School Science teacher!
He completed his student teaching here last year and we’re glad to have him full time. He’s a Lions, Pistons, and Michigan fan who enjoys reading, nature walks, and time with his pets—dogs Unai & Pika and cat Polly.
Welcome back, Mr. Aisthorpe!
He completed his student teaching here last year and we’re glad to have him full time. He’s a Lions, Pistons, and Michigan fan who enjoys reading, nature walks, and time with his pets—dogs Unai & Pika and cat Polly.
Welcome back, Mr. Aisthorpe!
Please welcome Miss Jenna Odykirk to Barryton Elementary as our new 3rd grade teacher!
She previously taught at Farwell Elementary and loves reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She has coached cross country and track and is excited to continue coaching here at Chippewa Hills.
Welcome, Miss Odykirk!
She previously taught at Farwell Elementary and loves reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She has coached cross country and track and is excited to continue coaching here at Chippewa Hills.
Welcome, Miss Odykirk!
Meet Our New Teachers! 🍎
We’re so excited to welcome several amazing new faces to the Warrior Family this school year! Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing each of them right here. Keep an eye out to meet the newest members of our team and help us give them a warm Warrior welcome!
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First up is Aiden Shephard who is teaching Middle & High School Band & Orchestra.
He started with us last spring and we’re excited to welcome him to the Warrior Family full time! When he’s not making music, you might find him fishing or hunting, cheering on the Lions, building Legos, or caring for his axolotl, Axel.
Welcome, Mr. Shephard!
We’re so excited to welcome several amazing new faces to the Warrior Family this school year! Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing each of them right here. Keep an eye out to meet the newest members of our team and help us give them a warm Warrior welcome!
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First up is Aiden Shephard who is teaching Middle & High School Band & Orchestra.
He started with us last spring and we’re excited to welcome him to the Warrior Family full time! When he’s not making music, you might find him fishing or hunting, cheering on the Lions, building Legos, or caring for his axolotl, Axel.
Welcome, Mr. Shephard!
☀️ Last Meet Up & Eat Up of the Summer! ☀️
Today is the last day for Meet Up & Eat Up! Come grab a week’s worth of meals for your kids before school starts next week!
Free meals are available for pick-up at all three of our Elementary Schools in Barryton, Mecosta, and Weidman from 11 AM to 1 PM today. Meals are also available for pickup from 4-6 PM behind the Middle School.
This program has been such a wonderful way to keep our students fueled this summer. Let’s make our last one the best one yet!
Today is the last day for Meet Up & Eat Up! Come grab a week’s worth of meals for your kids before school starts next week!
Free meals are available for pick-up at all three of our Elementary Schools in Barryton, Mecosta, and Weidman from 11 AM to 1 PM today. Meals are also available for pickup from 4-6 PM behind the Middle School.
This program has been such a wonderful way to keep our students fueled this summer. Let’s make our last one the best one yet!
✨ Only 8 more days until the first day of school! ✨
We can’t wait to welcome our Warriors back for another amazing year!
Don’t forget – our Back to School Open Houses are happening next week. This is a great time to meet your teachers, find your classrooms, drop off supplies, and get excited for the year ahead.
Mark your calendar and join us!
🔹 Monday, August 18: All Elementary School Open Houses, 5-6 PM
🔹Monday, August 18: Middle School, 6-8th Grade Open House, 5-7 PM
🔹Tuesday, August 19: High School Open House, 5-7 PM with Freshman & New Student Orientation starting at 6 PM in the Auditorium
🔹 Tuesday, August 19: Middle School, 5th Grade Orientation, 6-7:30 PM
See you there, Warriors! ❤️💙
We can’t wait to welcome our Warriors back for another amazing year!
Don’t forget – our Back to School Open Houses are happening next week. This is a great time to meet your teachers, find your classrooms, drop off supplies, and get excited for the year ahead.
Mark your calendar and join us!
🔹 Monday, August 18: All Elementary School Open Houses, 5-6 PM
🔹Monday, August 18: Middle School, 6-8th Grade Open House, 5-7 PM
🔹Tuesday, August 19: High School Open House, 5-7 PM with Freshman & New Student Orientation starting at 6 PM in the Auditorium
🔹 Tuesday, August 19: Middle School, 5th Grade Orientation, 6-7:30 PM
See you there, Warriors! ❤️💙
🚌 Important Transportation Update for Parents 🚌
If you need to make any changes to your child’s bussing arrangements for the upcoming school year, please contact your child’s school office to submit your request by Friday, August 15. Requests received by this deadline will be processed in time for the first week of school.
Any changes submitted after August 15 will not be reflected until Monday, August 25, so please plan accordingly to avoid any transportation issues during the first week of school.
Also, please note the Transportation Department has new office hours! If you need to contact Transportation directly, they can be reached from 5:30-10:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!
If you need to make any changes to your child’s bussing arrangements for the upcoming school year, please contact your child’s school office to submit your request by Friday, August 15. Requests received by this deadline will be processed in time for the first week of school.
Any changes submitted after August 15 will not be reflected until Monday, August 25, so please plan accordingly to avoid any transportation issues during the first week of school.
Also, please note the Transportation Department has new office hours! If you need to contact Transportation directly, they can be reached from 5:30-10:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!
✨ Welcome to the Team!✨
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. G’ne Jorgensen as the new Assistant Principal at Chippewa Hills Middle School!
Mrs. Jorgensen brings 10 years of teaching experience in secondary English and has served in many advisory roles for student organizations. A longtime resident of our community, she is passionate about supporting students and building strong connections with families and staff.
Outside of school, she enjoys exploring Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula with her husband and their three young children—whether it’s spending time on the lake, visiting local parks, or enjoying the great outdoors.
Mrs. Jorgensen is looking forward to getting to know our students and parents, developing relationships with our staff, and being an active part of the Warrior community. Please join us in welcoming her to Chippewa Hills!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. G’ne Jorgensen as the new Assistant Principal at Chippewa Hills Middle School!
Mrs. Jorgensen brings 10 years of teaching experience in secondary English and has served in many advisory roles for student organizations. A longtime resident of our community, she is passionate about supporting students and building strong connections with families and staff.
Outside of school, she enjoys exploring Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula with her husband and their three young children—whether it’s spending time on the lake, visiting local parks, or enjoying the great outdoors.
Mrs. Jorgensen is looking forward to getting to know our students and parents, developing relationships with our staff, and being an active part of the Warrior community. Please join us in welcoming her to Chippewa Hills!
Our August Board of Education Meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM at Mecosta Elementary.
📣 School Meal Funding Update for 2025-26
This past school year, the State of Michigan provided funding for free meals for all students. The School Aid Budget for the upcoming 2025-26 school year has not yet been finalized and it’s unclear if this funding will continue.
This means there is a possibility that school meals may no longer be free for everyone.
To prepare for any outcome, we’re asking ALL Warrior families to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefit Application. This quick, confidential form helps determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-priced meals. It also ensures our school receives important state and federal funding tied to this application.
A green paper copy was included with your registration paperwork or you can download a copy on our website here: https://aptg.co/z4Xjx_. Completed forms can be turned in to your school office with your registration paperwork.
Filling out this one simple form has a big impact for your family and our entire Warrior community.
Thank you for your help, Warriors.
This past school year, the State of Michigan provided funding for free meals for all students. The School Aid Budget for the upcoming 2025-26 school year has not yet been finalized and it’s unclear if this funding will continue.
This means there is a possibility that school meals may no longer be free for everyone.
To prepare for any outcome, we’re asking ALL Warrior families to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefit Application. This quick, confidential form helps determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-priced meals. It also ensures our school receives important state and federal funding tied to this application.
A green paper copy was included with your registration paperwork or you can download a copy on our website here: https://aptg.co/z4Xjx_. Completed forms can be turned in to your school office with your registration paperwork.
Filling out this one simple form has a big impact for your family and our entire Warrior community.
Thank you for your help, Warriors.
