🎳🤼♂️ Winter sports season is here! 🏀📣
You can now download the 2025–26 schedules for all our middle and high school winter sports teams.
Find them on the Athletics section of our website: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/winterschedules
You can also access them right in the CHSD app. Just head to the Athletics section and look under Documents.
As always, please keep in mind that winter weather can cause schedule changes. We’ll post updates as soon as they happen, so be sure to check back often.
Looking forward to a great season, Warriors!
You can now download the 2025–26 schedules for all our middle and high school winter sports teams.
Find them on the Athletics section of our website: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/winterschedules
You can also access them right in the CHSD app. Just head to the Athletics section and look under Documents.
As always, please keep in mind that winter weather can cause schedule changes. We’ll post updates as soon as they happen, so be sure to check back often.
Looking forward to a great season, Warriors!

🏀 Youth Basketball Clinic Reminder! 🏀
We’re excited to welcome everyone back for our second weekend of the Youth Basketball Clinic tomorrow morning in the Middle School Gym!
Last weekend we had nearly 120 youth players and 20 high school helpers — it was an awesome start to the season!
Clinic Times:
- Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:15 AM
- Grades 4–6: 10:30–11:45 AM
Can’t wait to see all our young Warriors back on the court! 💙❤️
We’re excited to welcome everyone back for our second weekend of the Youth Basketball Clinic tomorrow morning in the Middle School Gym!
Last weekend we had nearly 120 youth players and 20 high school helpers — it was an awesome start to the season!
Clinic Times:
- Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:15 AM
- Grades 4–6: 10:30–11:45 AM
Can’t wait to see all our young Warriors back on the court! 💙❤️







Thank you to everyone who took time to learn about and vote on the bond proposal. Superintendent Michelle Newman shares a message with our community about next steps and our continued commitment to safe, thriving schools.

REMINDER: Friday, November 7 is an Early Release Day!
The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary schools will be released at 12:15 PM.
The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary schools will be released at 12:15 PM.

📢 Reminder: Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting!
Attention all high school winter athletes and parents! Don’t forget to join us Sunday, November 9 at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym for our Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting.
This meeting is required for all high school winter athletes and their parents. We’ll be collecting sports physicals, athletic codes of conduct, and athletic fees for the winter season.
Athletic Director Joe Szombati will share important MHSAA and Athletic Department updates and expectations, followed by team-specific meetings with your winter coaches to go over policies and season plans.
Let’s kick off the 2025-26 winter season strong. See you there, Warriors!
Attention all high school winter athletes and parents! Don’t forget to join us Sunday, November 9 at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym for our Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting.
This meeting is required for all high school winter athletes and their parents. We’ll be collecting sports physicals, athletic codes of conduct, and athletic fees for the winter season.
Athletic Director Joe Szombati will share important MHSAA and Athletic Department updates and expectations, followed by team-specific meetings with your winter coaches to go over policies and season plans.
Let’s kick off the 2025-26 winter season strong. See you there, Warriors!

Warrior families — save 20% at Dick’s Sporting Goods this weekend!
As a proud sponsor of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Dick’s Sporting Goods is offering 20% off your entire in-store purchase to all local athletes, families, and community members.
📅 Friday, Nov. 7 – Monday, Nov. 10
📍 All Michigan Dick’s Sporting Goods locations
🎟️ Use the above coupon to save 20%!
This is a great opportunity to stock up on your winter sports gear and fitness essentials!
As a proud sponsor of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Dick’s Sporting Goods is offering 20% off your entire in-store purchase to all local athletes, families, and community members.
📅 Friday, Nov. 7 – Monday, Nov. 10
📍 All Michigan Dick’s Sporting Goods locations
🎟️ Use the above coupon to save 20%!
This is a great opportunity to stock up on your winter sports gear and fitness essentials!

Huge congratulations to our Warrior Athletes of the Week: Jordan Campbell and the 2025 Varsity Girls Cross Country team!
Jordan is a senior who was a powerhouse on the Varsity Football team this season! In the recent game against Lakeview, he dominated the field with an impressive 12 tackles, finishing his high school career strong!
Our Varsity Girls Cross Country team consists of: Braylynn Boochard (9th grade), Dory Simon (10th grade), Lexi Hatfield (10th grade), Ava Harris (10th grade), Peyton Nellis (10th grade), Conley Howard (9th grade), Morgan Voorhees (9th grade), Joie Arntz (9th grade), Quinn Hatfield (12th grade), and Leah Storey (12th grade). The girls made school history as our first ever Cross Country Regional Champions and then went on to race as a team at the State Finals last weekend.
Way to go, Warriors!
Jordan is a senior who was a powerhouse on the Varsity Football team this season! In the recent game against Lakeview, he dominated the field with an impressive 12 tackles, finishing his high school career strong!
Our Varsity Girls Cross Country team consists of: Braylynn Boochard (9th grade), Dory Simon (10th grade), Lexi Hatfield (10th grade), Ava Harris (10th grade), Peyton Nellis (10th grade), Conley Howard (9th grade), Morgan Voorhees (9th grade), Joie Arntz (9th grade), Quinn Hatfield (12th grade), and Leah Storey (12th grade). The girls made school history as our first ever Cross Country Regional Champions and then went on to race as a team at the State Finals last weekend.
Way to go, Warriors!


Just a reminder that our High School Fall Sports Banquet is this Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM in the Middle School Gymnasium.
All high school fall sports athletes and their families are invited and encouraged to attend!
After the main program, teams will break out into smaller groups for individual team awards led by their coaches.
This is a potluck style dinner, so please bring a dish to pass. You can see what other families are bringing and sign up for a dish here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAA2AA1FDCE9-60010526-fall
We’re looking forward to celebrating our fall athletes with you!
All high school fall sports athletes and their families are invited and encouraged to attend!
After the main program, teams will break out into smaller groups for individual team awards led by their coaches.
This is a potluck style dinner, so please bring a dish to pass. You can see what other families are bringing and sign up for a dish here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAA2AA1FDCE9-60010526-fall
We’re looking forward to celebrating our fall athletes with you!

Election Day is Tomorrow — November 4!
Many precincts in Mecosta County and Isabella County have combined for this special election, so your polling location may have changed.
For a full list of polling locations, addresses, and precinct assignments, visit our bond page: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
You can also read the Notice of Election from the Mecosta County Clerk here: https://aptg.co/_6XV6N
Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Make sure you know your polling location!
Every vote makes a difference!
Many precincts in Mecosta County and Isabella County have combined for this special election, so your polling location may have changed.
For a full list of polling locations, addresses, and precinct assignments, visit our bond page: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
You can also read the Notice of Election from the Mecosta County Clerk here: https://aptg.co/_6XV6N
Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Make sure you know your polling location!
Every vote makes a difference!

🏫 What This Bond Means for Barryton Elementary 🏫
Hear from Barryton Elementary Principal Doug Nichols about how the upcoming bond proposal benefits Barryton students — from security updates to improvements that support students as they move on to the Middle and High School.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8hXNXGBXOs
Learn more about the full bond proposal and what it means for all students in our district: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4!
Hear from Barryton Elementary Principal Doug Nichols about how the upcoming bond proposal benefits Barryton students — from security updates to improvements that support students as they move on to the Middle and High School.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8hXNXGBXOs
Learn more about the full bond proposal and what it means for all students in our district: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4!
🏃♀️ Cross Country State Finals! 🏃♀️
Our Lady Warriors Cross Country team is competing in the MHSAA State Finals today at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI.
The ladies are running in the Division 3 race starting at 10:10 AM.
Competing for the Warriors are:
🔹 Dory Simon – 10th grade
🔹 Quinn Hatfield – 12th grade
🔹 Peyton Nellis – 10th grade
🔹 Conley Howard – 9th grade
🔹 Ava Harris – 10th grade
🔹 Joie Arntz – 9th grade
🔹 Leah Storey – 12th grade
Good luck, Warriors! We’re so proud of you and Warrior Nation is cheering for you every step of the way! ❤️💙
Our Lady Warriors Cross Country team is competing in the MHSAA State Finals today at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI.
The ladies are running in the Division 3 race starting at 10:10 AM.
Competing for the Warriors are:
🔹 Dory Simon – 10th grade
🔹 Quinn Hatfield – 12th grade
🔹 Peyton Nellis – 10th grade
🔹 Conley Howard – 9th grade
🔹 Ava Harris – 10th grade
🔹 Joie Arntz – 9th grade
🔹 Leah Storey – 12th grade
Good luck, Warriors! We’re so proud of you and Warrior Nation is cheering for you every step of the way! ❤️💙

🏀 REMINDER: Chippewa Hills Youth Basketball Clinic starts Saturday! 🏀
Our boys and girls basketball youth clinic starts tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st in the Middle School Gym:
⛹️ 1st–3rd grade boys & girls: 9:00–10:15 AM
⛹️♀️ 4th–6th grade boys & girls: 10:30–11:45 AM
Cost is $30 at the door if you have not already submitted payment. Please pay by check:
- Boys checks: made out to Chippewa Hills Boys Basketball
- Girls checks: made out to Chippewa Hills Girls Basketball
We’ve had a great turnout the past three years and can’t wait to see your child tomorrow!
Our boys and girls basketball youth clinic starts tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st in the Middle School Gym:
⛹️ 1st–3rd grade boys & girls: 9:00–10:15 AM
⛹️♀️ 4th–6th grade boys & girls: 10:30–11:45 AM
Cost is $30 at the door if you have not already submitted payment. Please pay by check:
- Boys checks: made out to Chippewa Hills Boys Basketball
- Girls checks: made out to Chippewa Hills Girls Basketball
We’ve had a great turnout the past three years and can’t wait to see your child tomorrow!


📢 Polling Locations for the November 4 Bond Election 📢
Many precincts in Mecosta County and Isabella County have combined for this special election, so your polling location may have changed.
A full list of polling locations, addresses, and precinct assignments is available on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
Read the full Notice of Election from the Mecosta County Clerk here: https://aptg.co/_6XV6N
Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. Make sure you know where to vote!

📢 Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting 📢
Attention all high school winter athletes and parents! Join us on Sunday, November 9 at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym for our Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting!
This meeting is required for all high school winter athletes and their parents. We’ll be collecting sports physicals, athletic codes of conduct and athletic fees for the winter season.
You’ll also hear from Athletic Director Joe Szombati as he shares important MHSAA and Athletic Department updates and expectations. From there, we’ll break into individual team meetings led by your winter coaches to review team-specific policies and season expectations.
Let’s start the winter 2025-26 season strong. See you there, Warriors!
Attention all high school winter athletes and parents! Join us on Sunday, November 9 at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym for our Winter Sports Kickoff Parent Meeting!
This meeting is required for all high school winter athletes and their parents. We’ll be collecting sports physicals, athletic codes of conduct and athletic fees for the winter season.
You’ll also hear from Athletic Director Joe Szombati as he shares important MHSAA and Athletic Department updates and expectations. From there, we’ll break into individual team meetings led by your winter coaches to review team-specific policies and season expectations.
Let’s start the winter 2025-26 season strong. See you there, Warriors!

🏫 What This Bond Means for Weidman Elementary 🏫
In this short video, Weidman Elementary Principal Starr Lederer explains how the proposed bond would provide updated security measures, a redesigned parking lot for safer and smoother student drop-off and pick-up, and much-needed kitchen and gymnasium updates to better serve Weidman’s students and families.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FQaAp7_03WI
You can read more about the full bond proposal and what it means for our district here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
In this short video, Weidman Elementary Principal Starr Lederer explains how the proposed bond would provide updated security measures, a redesigned parking lot for safer and smoother student drop-off and pick-up, and much-needed kitchen and gymnasium updates to better serve Weidman’s students and families.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FQaAp7_03WI
You can read more about the full bond proposal and what it means for our district here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
🏫 What This Bond Means for Our Middle School 🏫
Middle School Principal Sarah Muscott shares what’s planned for Chippewa Hills Middle School as part of the upcoming bond proposal.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dcy6LSZHVQA
Learn more about the bond proposal and how it benefits all Chippewa Hills students at www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal.
You can also join us tonight at 7 PM in the High School Media Center for our Bond Town Hall, where we’ll answer community questions and share more details about the proposal.
Middle School Principal Sarah Muscott shares what’s planned for Chippewa Hills Middle School as part of the upcoming bond proposal.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dcy6LSZHVQA
Learn more about the bond proposal and how it benefits all Chippewa Hills students at www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal.
You can also join us tonight at 7 PM in the High School Media Center for our Bond Town Hall, where we’ll answer community questions and share more details about the proposal.
🏆 High School Fall Sports Banquet 🏆
We’re excited to celebrate our Chippewa Hills High School fall athletes and all of their accomplishments this season!
Our Fall Sports Banquet will be on Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM in the Middle School Gymnasium. All high school fall sports athletes and their families are invited and encouraged to attend! This is a potluck style dinner, so please bring a dish to pass.
After the main program, teams will break out into smaller groups for individual team awards led by their coaches.
Want to see what others are bringing for the potluck or sign up to bring a dish? You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAA2AA1FDCE9-60010526-fall
We can’t wait to come together and celebrate our fall athletes! ❤️💙
We’re excited to celebrate our Chippewa Hills High School fall athletes and all of their accomplishments this season!
Our Fall Sports Banquet will be on Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM in the Middle School Gymnasium. All high school fall sports athletes and their families are invited and encouraged to attend! This is a potluck style dinner, so please bring a dish to pass.
After the main program, teams will break out into smaller groups for individual team awards led by their coaches.
Want to see what others are bringing for the potluck or sign up to bring a dish? You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAA2AA1FDCE9-60010526-fall
We can’t wait to come together and celebrate our fall athletes! ❤️💙

Bond Town Hall — Tomorrow!
Have questions about the upcoming bond proposal? We want to hear from you!
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center for our Bond Town Hall. We’ll be answering community-submitted questions about what the bond means for our students, staff, facilities, and future.
Have a question? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/XipDck8zVWTmz35K7
We’ll do our best to answer as many as possible during the event.
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually here: meet.google.com/szq-gwis-zbp
We look forward to answering your questions and sharing information about the bond.
Have questions about the upcoming bond proposal? We want to hear from you!
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center for our Bond Town Hall. We’ll be answering community-submitted questions about what the bond means for our students, staff, facilities, and future.
Have a question? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/XipDck8zVWTmz35K7
We’ll do our best to answer as many as possible during the event.
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually here: meet.google.com/szq-gwis-zbp
We look forward to answering your questions and sharing information about the bond.

Congratulations to our Middle School Athletes of the Week: Madeline Mortensen and Teghyn Sturm.
Madeline is an 8th grader on the Lady Warriors Middle School Volleyball team. Her coaches nominated her for this award because she has made big improvements this season and has become a leader on the court.
Teghyn is a 6th grader on the Middle School Cross Country team who finished the season with a big PR! Teghyn is always ready for a good game at practice or some fun hill sprints, and he is also a great teammate who encourages others. We are excited to see what he will accomplish next season!
Great work, Madeline and Teghyn!
Madeline is an 8th grader on the Lady Warriors Middle School Volleyball team. Her coaches nominated her for this award because she has made big improvements this season and has become a leader on the court.
Teghyn is a 6th grader on the Middle School Cross Country team who finished the season with a big PR! Teghyn is always ready for a good game at practice or some fun hill sprints, and he is also a great teammate who encourages others. We are excited to see what he will accomplish next season!
Great work, Madeline and Teghyn!


🏫 What This Bond Means for Mecosta Elementary 🏫
Nearly 100 years old, Mecosta Elementary has served generations of Warriors — but the building needs important upgrades to keep students safe, warm, and learning.
In this video, Principal Amanda Trecy shares the critical infrastructure needs the upcoming bond proposal would address at Mecosta, including updated security and improvements to essential systems like water, heat, and the building’s septic system.
These upgrades ensure Mecosta Elementary continues to be a safe, reliable place for our youngest Warriors to grow. 💙❤️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDj6HnanSYY
Learn more about the bond proposal and how it benefits all Chippewa Hills students at www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal.
Please remember to vote on November 4.
Nearly 100 years old, Mecosta Elementary has served generations of Warriors — but the building needs important upgrades to keep students safe, warm, and learning.
In this video, Principal Amanda Trecy shares the critical infrastructure needs the upcoming bond proposal would address at Mecosta, including updated security and improvements to essential systems like water, heat, and the building’s septic system.
These upgrades ensure Mecosta Elementary continues to be a safe, reliable place for our youngest Warriors to grow. 💙❤️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDj6HnanSYY
Learn more about the bond proposal and how it benefits all Chippewa Hills students at www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal.
Please remember to vote on November 4.
