Chippewa Hills Middle School

Psssst… Not sure if you’ve heard, but… 🌸 SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK! 🌸 School is out March 31-April 4, and this Friday, March 28 is an early release day! Hope you have some fun and relaxing plans, Warriors! 😎

Now Enrolling for Fall – Little Warriors Preschool & Latchkey! Looking for a safe, supportive, and engaging program for your child? Little Warriors offers quality preschool and before/after school care for families in the Chippewa Hills School District. We have two convenient locations at Mecosta Elementary and Weidman Elementary. DHS payments are accepted. Learn more and enroll today—spots fill fast! - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 https://www.chsd.us/o/me/page/little-warriors - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-1024 https://www.chsd.us/o/we/page/little-warriors Give your child a strong start in a caring and fun environment! 💙❤️

✨🏆 Tomorrow is Catch the Snitch Day! 🏆✨ The Golden Snitches have escaped and are hiding around the school! Keep your eyes open and your reflexes sharp—if you catch a Snitch, bring it to the office to claim your prize! Will you be the Seeker who finds one? Let the chase begin! And don’t forget—every book you read earns points for your House in the House Cup Reading Challenge! Keep turning pages and chasing victory! 📖⚡

🌞🍎 Big News for Michigan Families! 🍎🌞 This summer, make grocery shopping a little easier with SUN Bucks! ☀️ Families can receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to help with food costs while school’s out. That means more healthy meals, more summer snacks, and less stress on your budget! 🔗 Get the details and see if you qualify: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt Because no child should go hungry—summer or any season!

You can view the Middle School's Weekly Update here: https://secure.smore.com/n/1wcz6

Due to the coach being sick, Middle School Boys Track practice is cancelled for today.

Are you missing alerts from the CHSD app? Here’s how to fix it! We’ve heard from some of you who aren’t receiving notifications from the CHSD app. The good news? It’s usually a simple fix! Most of the time, the issue comes down to phone settings or outdated software – not the app itself. To ensure you’re staying informed with school updates, follow these quick steps: ✅ Check Your Phone’s Software – An outdated system can block notifications ✅ Enable Notifications for the CHSD App – Make sure the CHSD app has alerts turned on! ✅ Check Your In-App Notification Preferences – Double-check that you’re subscribed to the right schools and groups ✅ Make Sure You’re Receiving Rooms Notifications: If your teacher, coach, or advisor is using Rooms, you’ll get app notifications whenever they post – but only if notifications are enabled! ✅ Restart Your Phone – A simple restart can refresh your app connections and fix notification issues ✅ Reinstall the CHSD App – Try uninstalling and reinstalling the CHSD app to refresh your settings. You can read the full troubleshooting guide here: https://www.chsd.us/article/2096668 Thanks for using the CHSD app to stay connected with everything happening at Chippewa Hills!

🧦✨ Dobby Day! ✨🧦 Tomorrow, March 20, we’re celebrating everyone’s favorite free elf—Dobby! Show your love for Dobby by wearing your most magical crazy socks! Dobby reminded us that kindness, bravery, and freedom are the greatest kinds of magic. Let’s honor his spirit by spreading kindness! Warriors, don’t forget – every page you read brings your House closer to victory in the House Cup Reading Challenge! Keep reading to earn those House Points!

🔍✨ Guess the Muggle Day! ✨🔍 Tomorrow is Guess the Muggle Day as part of our Reading is Magic: House Cup Reading Challenge! Students will have to follow the clues to uncover who the Muggle is among us!

Dinner Plans? We've Got You Covered! Skip the cooking and head to Buffalo Wild Wings in Big Rapids tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, for a meal that gives back! The Mecosta County Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC) is teaming up with B-Dubs to support The Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry. Show your server a picture of this flyer, and 20% of your bill will be donated to help fight food insecurity in our community. Eat wings. Do good. It’s that simple! 🍽️💙❤️ Thank you for your support, Warriors!

🧙‍♂️✨ Tomorrow is Sorting Hat Day! ✨🧙‍♂️ Which House would the Sorting Hat place you in? Students can show their Hogwarts spirit by wearing a hat of their choice to school tomorrow! Remember, students can earn House Points by reading every day. The grade that reads the most by the end of the month wins the House Cup. Currently, Slytherin House (6th grade) is in the lead!

🎉 Celebrating Teachers Across Michigan! 🍎 The Michigan Department of Education is excited to highlight the incredible work of teachers across our state in their Teacher Appreciation Video Project! Teachers make a difference every day by inspiring, supporting, and guiding our students. Students are encouraged to submit videos sharing their appreciation and recognition for the amazing educators making a difference in their life! Please consider participating and showing our teachers the love and gratitude they deserve!

The Middle School's Weekly Update can be viewed here: https://secure.smore.com/n/mgdhf

✨ Spotlight on Talent! ✨ Our Middle School Talent Show was a night to remember! Five brave and talented Warriors took the stage, each showcasing their impressive musical skills. They wowed the crowd and made us all so proud! 🎶 A huge congratulations to our 1st place winner, 5th grader Michael Talicska, who sang his heart out with a powerful performance of Stand! 🎤 But the talent didn’t stop there! Every participant brought something special to the stage, and to top it all off, they joined forces for a surprise grand finale, leading the entire crowd in an unforgettable performance of YMCA! Way to go, Warriors!

Check out the St. Patrick's Day edition of the Warrior Watch! https://youtu.be/8titNJ_JUBw

REMINDER: Monday, March 17 is an Early Release Day for students. The High School, Mosaic School, and Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary schools are released at 12:15 PM.

☘️ The House Cup Reading Challenge: Leprechaun Day ☘️ Those mischievous leprechauns from the Quidditch World Cup are making their way to our Middle School! On Monday, March 17, students are encouraged to wear green to celebrate the luck and magic of the day! Will their House earn a little extra luck in the House Cup Reading Challenge? Keep reading, Warriors – every page turns the tide!

🌟 Enroll Now for Fall! 🌟 Looking for a safe, nurturing, and fun place for your little one? Our Little Warriors program offers quality preschool and before/after school care for children in the Chippewa Hills School District. We have two convenient locations at Mecosta Elementary and Weidman Elementary. DHS payments are accepted. Learn more and enroll today—spots fill fast! - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 https://www.chsd.us/o/me/page/little-warriors - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-1024 https://www.chsd.us/o/we/page/little-warriors Give your child a great start with engaging learning experiences, caring staff, and a supportive environment close to home! 💙❤️

The Mecosta County Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC) is partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings in Big Rapids to raise money for The Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry. On Wednesday, March 19th, show your server a picture of this flyer and B-Dubs will donate 20% of their profit back to the Food Pantry. Thank you for your support!

🎤✨ TODAY is the Middle School Talent Show! 🎶🎭 Don’t forget to join us tonight at 5 PM in the Middle School Gym for an evening of incredible performances! Our talented students are ready to take the stage and put on a show you won’t want to miss. See you there!