💙❤️ Warrior Pride Friday is almost here! ❤️💙
Every Friday, we show our Warrior spirit loud and proud! Wear your Warriors gear or school colors and help turn our hallways into a sea of red and blue.
Let’s fill our schools and community with Warrior Pride this Friday and every Friday—because once a Warrior, always a Warrior! 💪
Every Friday, we show our Warrior spirit loud and proud! Wear your Warriors gear or school colors and help turn our hallways into a sea of red and blue.
Let’s fill our schools and community with Warrior Pride this Friday and every Friday—because once a Warrior, always a Warrior! 💪
Our Warrior community pauses today to remember September 11, 2001, and honor those we lost. May we never forget, and may we continue to choose unity, compassion, and hope. ❤️🤍💙
REMINDER: No school on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. Have a great Labor Day weekend, Warriors!
✨ Enhancing Our Schools Without Increasing the Tax Rate ✨
This November, Chippewa Hills voters will decide on a bond proposal that addresses some of our district’s most pressing needs. With nearly 1,800 students learning in buildings that range from modern spaces to schools built in the 1930s, it’s time to ensure our facilities reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s opportunities.
The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:
✅ Safety & Security – Updated entrances, secure learning spaces, and improved emergency systems.
✅ Facility Upgrades – Repairing and modernizing aging buildings to provide safe, reliable learning spaces.
✅ Community Space – Expanding gym space so students don’t have to practice late into the evening, while also creating facilities the whole community can use.
This is a responsible investment in our children, our schools, and the future of Chippewa Hills—without raising the current tax rate. The proposal maintains the levy at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest rates in the area.
📅 Election Day is November 4.
🔗 Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
This November, Chippewa Hills voters will decide on a bond proposal that addresses some of our district’s most pressing needs. With nearly 1,800 students learning in buildings that range from modern spaces to schools built in the 1930s, it’s time to ensure our facilities reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s opportunities.
The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:
✅ Safety & Security – Updated entrances, secure learning spaces, and improved emergency systems.
✅ Facility Upgrades – Repairing and modernizing aging buildings to provide safe, reliable learning spaces.
✅ Community Space – Expanding gym space so students don’t have to practice late into the evening, while also creating facilities the whole community can use.
This is a responsible investment in our children, our schools, and the future of Chippewa Hills—without raising the current tax rate. The proposal maintains the levy at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest rates in the area.
📅 Election Day is November 4.
🔗 Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
📢 Update on Free Meals for Students
Last week we shared that all students would receive free breakfast and lunch for the full school year. We’ve since learned that this funding is currently only guaranteed through September 30, 2025.
Until then, every Warrior will enjoy free breakfast and lunch at school. After September 30, the state legislature will determine whether funding for meals will continue.
To prepare for any outcome, we strongly urge families to complete and return the Child Nutrition and Benefits Application (linked on our website here: https://aptg.co/z4Xjx_). This helps determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and also provides important support for school funding.
Families are also encouraged to contact their legislators and share how important this program is for students.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep you updated with the most accurate information.
Last week we shared that all students would receive free breakfast and lunch for the full school year. We’ve since learned that this funding is currently only guaranteed through September 30, 2025.
Until then, every Warrior will enjoy free breakfast and lunch at school. After September 30, the state legislature will determine whether funding for meals will continue.
To prepare for any outcome, we strongly urge families to complete and return the Child Nutrition and Benefits Application (linked on our website here: https://aptg.co/z4Xjx_). This helps determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and also provides important support for school funding.
Families are also encouraged to contact their legislators and share how important this program is for students.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep you updated with the most accurate information.
💙❤️ We Are Warriors — The Leaders and the Best ❤️💙
Does your student know what it means to be a Warrior?
At Chippewa Hills, WARRIORS stands for:
✨ We
✨ Are
✨ Ready
✨ Respectful
✨ Interdependent
✨ Organized
✨ Responsible
✨ Students and Staff
Your students will hear it throughout the year—so ask them if they know what it means to be a Warrior! 💪
Does your student know what it means to be a Warrior?
At Chippewa Hills, WARRIORS stands for:
✨ We
✨ Are
✨ Ready
✨ Respectful
✨ Interdependent
✨ Organized
✨ Responsible
✨ Students and Staff
Your students will hear it throughout the year—so ask them if they know what it means to be a Warrior! 💪
🚍 Daily Shuttle Bus Service 🚍
Did you know? We offer shuttle buses every day to help middle school and high school students get to and from the secondary site!
Please be ready at your stop by the following times if your student needs a ride:
• Barryton Elementary – 7:35 AM
• Mecosta Elementary – 7:35 AM
• Weidman Elementary – 7:30 AM
Shuttles run from each elementary school to the Middle School/High School in the morning and return students back to the elementary sites right after school each day.
⏰ Warriors—please arrive on time! The shuttles must leave promptly to keep everyone on schedule—especially once winter weather arrives.
Warrior Pride Days are Back!
Show your school spirit every Friday! Wear your Warriors gear or school colors and celebrate being part of our amazing Chippewa Hills community.
Let’s fill the halls with Warrior pride every Friday! ❤️💙
Show your school spirit every Friday! Wear your Warriors gear or school colors and celebrate being part of our amazing Chippewa Hills community.
Let’s fill the halls with Warrior pride every Friday! ❤️💙
🎉 Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students! 🎉
We’re excited to share that for the 2025–26 school year, every student will have the opportunity to enjoy free breakfast and lunch at school. This ensures all our Warriors are fueled for learning and success each day. ❤️💙
We’re excited to share that for the 2025–26 school year, every student will have the opportunity to enjoy free breakfast and lunch at school. This ensures all our Warriors are fueled for learning and success each day. ❤️💙
✨ 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! ❤️💙
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!
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!
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!
☀️ 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!
📣 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.
Please see the flyer for important Open House Information.
✨ Welcome to the Team! ✨
Please join us in giving a warm Warrior welcome to Mr. Doug Nichols, the new principal of Barryton Elementary!
Mr. Nichols is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former high school social studies teacher who brings strong leadership, passion for education, and a deep appreciation for our community. A longtime friend of the Chippewa Hills area, Mr. Nichols is excited to work with our students and build strong relationships with families and staff.
Outside of school, he’s an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He and his wife of 17 years are proud parents of four children.
Welcome to the Warrior family, Mr. Nichols!
Please join us in giving a warm Warrior welcome to Mr. Doug Nichols, the new principal of Barryton Elementary!
Mr. Nichols is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former high school social studies teacher who brings strong leadership, passion for education, and a deep appreciation for our community. A longtime friend of the Chippewa Hills area, Mr. Nichols is excited to work with our students and build strong relationships with families and staff.
Outside of school, he’s an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He and his wife of 17 years are proud parents of four children.
Welcome to the Warrior family, Mr. Nichols!
