✨ 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.
📚 Celebrating Geryl Lobert! 📚
Our high school Language Arts teacher, Geryl Lobert, is making waves in the world of education! In 2023,
💙❤️ 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! ❤️💙
❤️ The heart of our high school is the Admin Squad! 💙
Our secretaries represented CHHS with pride on the first day in their matching shirts—and they keep things running smoothly every single day. We couldn’t do it without them!
Our secretaries represented CHHS with pride on the first day in their matching shirts—and they keep things running smoothly every single day. We couldn’t do it without them!
🎉 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! ❤️💙
Reminder: Cell Phone Policy at CHHS
Warriors, a quick reminder that our High School is a cell phone free zone during class time.
✅ Phones may only be used during lunch and passing time.
✅ During class, phones should be silenced and stored in lockers.
This policy helps keep classrooms focused and distraction-free so everyone can get the most out of their learning time.
Thank you for helping make CHHS a positive learning environment!
Warriors, a quick reminder that our High School is a cell phone free zone during class time.
✅ Phones may only be used during lunch and passing time.
✅ During class, phones should be silenced and stored in lockers.
This policy helps keep classrooms focused and distraction-free so everyone can get the most out of their learning time.
Thank you for helping make CHHS a positive learning environment!
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!
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!
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!
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!
☀️ Senior Sunrise 2025 ☀️
It’s time for one of our favorite Warrior traditions! Seniors, join your classmates in the student parking lot on the first day of school to watch the sunrise together and kick off your senior year.
Bring your breakfast, your friends, and your school spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate the start of your final year at Chippewa Hills!
It’s time for one of our favorite Warrior traditions! Seniors, join your classmates in the student parking lot on the first day of school to watch the sunrise together and kick off your senior year.
Bring your breakfast, your friends, and your school spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate the start of your final year at Chippewa Hills!
☀️ 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!
